Job summary
Do you want to start your career in a busy major trauma centre with a fully DR x-ray department? We support a great work life balance with a 4-day working week.
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic radiographers with a keen desire to learn and develop their skills in our busy and exciting department.
The Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer roles advertised are based in Main Radiology, Denmark Hill, London. The posts are open to applications from qualified Radiographers and undergraduate student radiographers who expect to qualify in 2025.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants can expect to train and rotate through various sections of the department, including x-ray imaging services for trauma, inpatient, outpatient and general practice referrals using static, mobile and fluoroscopy x-ray imaging systems as appropriate. You will rotate through our three theatre departments. There is also opportunity to train in either screening, endoscopy or dental imaging.
The post holders will contribute to out of hours working within the departments shift system, operational 24/7 Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays and religious festivals. Our roster is designed around staff feedback. Shifts for a standard full time post are organised over a four-day standard working week with extended working days. Night duties are a three shift (Sun-Tue, Wed-Fri) or single (Sat) shift pattern with fixed days off, thus allowing for planning of annual leave around shift work.
The post holders will work autonomously and prioritise work in line with clinical need. They will be accountable for their own professional actions, operate within their scope of practice and will consult senior staff as and when necessary. They will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team and will take into account the requirements of referring teams in the interests of patient care. They will be responsible for the supervision and teaching of students, assistant practitioners, junior staff and colleagues as appropriate.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer with active Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. Patient centred care will be at the forefront of the post holders clinical and professional practice and they will demonstrate clinical skills that provide the highest standards possible.
They will exercise adherence to patient confidentiality legislation and maintain information governance standards at all times. They will be proficient in the use of the departments Radiology Information System (EPIC) and Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) associated with each patient episode.
The post holder will be able to work autonomously and demonstrate the ability to prioritise their work in line with clinical need. They will be accountable for their own professional actions, operate within their scope of practice and will consult senior staff as and when necessary. They will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team and will take into account the requirements of referring teams in the interests of patient care.
They will be responsible for the supervision and teaching of students, assistant practitioners, junior staff and colleagues as appropriate. The post holder will demonstrate a level of competency in line with Kings Radiography Competency Framework and is responsible for maintaining their own personal development with support.
Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Personal Specification Education and Qualification
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent), or working towards
- HCPC Registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer, or expect to gain on qualification
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER 2017)
- Ability to perform a wide range of plain film X-rays to a high standard including adaptive technique
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Evidenced knowledge and experience in provision of patient centred care
- Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and pathology that can be used to justify examinations and image appropriately
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer with active Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. Patient centred care will be at the forefront of the post holders clinical and professional practice and they will demonstrate clinical skills that provide the highest standards possible.
They will exercise adherence to patient confidentiality legislation and maintain information governance standards at all times. They will be proficient in the use of the departments Radiology Information System (EPIC) and Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) associated with each patient episode.
The post holder will be able to work autonomously and demonstrate the ability to prioritise their work in line with clinical need. They will be accountable for their own professional actions, operate within their scope of practice and will consult senior staff as and when necessary. They will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team and will take into account the requirements of referring teams in the interests of patient care.
They will be responsible for the supervision and teaching of students, assistant practitioners, junior staff and colleagues as appropriate. The post holder will demonstrate a level of competency in line with Kings Radiography Competency Framework and is responsible for maintaining their own personal development with support.
Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Personal Specification Education and Qualification
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent), or working towards
- HCPC Registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer, or expect to gain on qualification
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER 2017)
- Ability to perform a wide range of plain film X-rays to a high standard including adaptive technique
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Evidenced knowledge and experience in provision of patient centred care
- Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and pathology that can be used to justify examinations and image appropriately
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent) or working towards
- Previous NHS experience ( Including Radiography Student Placement)
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer, or expect to gain on qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in a radiology department, either as a student or qualified healthcare practitioner
- Knowledge of The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER 2017)
Desirable
- Evidenced experience in use of PACS, CRIS and other key IT systems
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent) or working towards
- Previous NHS experience ( Including Radiography Student Placement)
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer, or expect to gain on qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in a radiology department, either as a student or qualified healthcare practitioner
- Knowledge of The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER 2017)
Desirable
- Evidenced experience in use of PACS, CRIS and other key IT systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
