Job summary
Do you have what it takes to join an expanding dynamic team and provide specialist radiographer skills in a Paediatric Cardiac Angiography and Interventional Radiology environment? Then this role could be for you!
The role will include mentoring and training junior staff in all procedures, formulating and implementing Quality Improvement Projects, carrying out Audits and deputising for the Superintendent Radiographer.
You will be joining an existing team of Radiographers including the Superintendent Radiographers, Clinical Specialist Radiographers, Static Radiographers and Band 6 Rotational Radiographers. The post holder will work between Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Angiography and will have experience in at least one of the above modalities. You will be working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team in providing this service.
Great Ormond Street Hospital has the largest Paediatric Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Angiography service in the UK. Providing treatments for patients from 0- 18yrs old with a variety of conditions.
The Trust values all their staff and has been awarded the Improving Working Lives Practice Plus standard. There is support for research activity and your CPD through provision of study leave and funding. There are also generous staff benefits available including subsidised accommodations.
Please be advised there is no relocation package associated with this post.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out all aspects of radiographic examinations as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer
- To assist the Superintendent Radiographer in the day to-day running of the department.
- To ensure the safe operation of equipment, and any equipment faults are reported and communicated to all staff
- To have creative approach to performing complex cases and make decisions about when it is appropriate to work outside of departmental protocols in conjunction with the Superintendent radiographer
- To train and supervise radiographers in line with the training program, ensuring competency goals are set and met.
- To take a lead on student education when students are working within the department and liaise with the student team within the trust.
- To undertake imaging research and other research projects as directed by the superintendent and medical staff.
- To communicate effectively, ensuring all rotational and static radiographic staff are updated on changes made to the protocols used with the department
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks.
Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BSc in Radiography/Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council registration to Practice
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification within a Diagnostic Imaging discipline
- Completed Development training or Leadership training
Experience/Knowledge and awareness of:
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience in clinical diagnostic imaging
- Demonstrable working experience in Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Angiography and Diagnostic Imaging
- Experience and knowledge of working in compliance with: o UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) o IRR (17) and IR(ME)R 2017 o Clinical Governance o Quality Assurance o Employers' procedures
- Experience of teaching and supervising junior diagnostic imaging professionals
- Demonstratable experience in Leadership
- Post registration experience in paediatric clinical diagnostic imaging
- Working Knowledge of PACS and Electronic Records System (EPIC) system
Desirable
- Working experience within diagnostic imaging in the NHS
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a time crucial and pressurised environment
- A commitment to further professional development within the field of paediatric diagnostic imaging
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BSc in Radiography/Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council registration to Practice
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification within a Diagnostic Imaging discipline
- Completed Development training or Leadership training
Experience/Knowledge and awareness of:
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience in clinical diagnostic imaging
- Demonstrable working experience in Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Angiography and Diagnostic Imaging
- Experience and knowledge of working in compliance with: o UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) o IRR (17) and IR(ME)R 2017 o Clinical Governance o Quality Assurance o Employers' procedures
- Experience of teaching and supervising junior diagnostic imaging professionals
- Demonstratable experience in Leadership
- Post registration experience in paediatric clinical diagnostic imaging
- Working Knowledge of PACS and Electronic Records System (EPIC) system
Desirable
- Working experience within diagnostic imaging in the NHS
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a time crucial and pressurised environment
- A commitment to further professional development within the field of paediatric diagnostic imaging
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
