Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated Radiographers who enjoy the challenges a Major Trauma Centre (MTC) will offer within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a central London location.
St Mary's Hospital is one of four MTC's in the London region with a dedicated Acute Imaging Centre containing a newly installed CT scanner, MRI Scanner and a separate Paediatric A&E.
This post is a Imaging and MRI Rotational post, which means one month you will be working in Imaging and one month you will be working in MRI.
The Band 6 role will offer the opportunity to build and extend on your clinical expertise and also develop your training and leadership skills in a supportive environment with exposure to cutting edge developments in Radiology.
Education and training are key elements of the department and there will be an expectation to teach radiography students from a number of London Universities.
The Imaging Department at St Mary's Hospital performs a comprehensive range of procedures over all modalities. Being flexible and innovative in your ways of working will be fundamental to your role and good communication skills are essential.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the provision of an efficient 24 hour Imaging
- To work as part of a professional radiographic team providing a high quality diagnostic and therapeutic
- To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
- To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
- To maintain a safe working environment within the department
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location. As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key areas of responsibility
- Perform MR procedures according to Trust, Departmental and statutory regulations.
- Provide a high standard of patient care within the specialised area of MR.
- To communicate effectively in order to ensure the smooth running of the service.
- To supervise rotational staff and students within the MR department.
- To deputise and line manage rotational staff in the absence of the MR Modality Lead.
- Commitment to Directorate and Trust Objectives.
General Responsibilities
Clinical
- To carry out a full range of MR procedures to the agreed standards of the department.
- To abide by the Health and Safety Code of the unit and ensure that all patients and visitors do likewise.
- To ensure that all standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines are adhered to by all members of staff.
- To assist the MR administrative team in the course of their work
- To maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and be patient focused at all times.
- To have highly specialist knowledge of all MR specific procedures and practises.
- To work in an efficient and effective manner at all times.
- To arrive promptly, be appropriately dressed for duties, and behave in a professional manner at all times.
- To plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
- To carry out duties considered necessary and consistent with the responsibilities of the post.
- To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the MR Modality Lead.
- To work unsupervised as and when required.
- To work using own initiative but be aware own limitations and seek guidance when necessary.
- To work flexibly based on requirements of service.
- Participate in department research, clinical trials, and equipment testing.
- Participate in the IV / IM injection programme (training provided as required).
Communication
- To liaise and communicate effectively with other staff both within and external to the department regarding patient care and ensure that effective communication is maintained.
- To provide instruction and information to support and reassure patients and carers during their time in the MR department.
- To keep accurate records of patient examinations in line with departmental protocols.
- To be familiar with the RIS/PACS departmental systems and to ensure all examinations have been entered onto the systems.
- To participate in database housekeeping as required.
Management
- To deputise for Modality Lead Radiographer MR as and when required.
- To be actively involved in the department audit and quality assurance programme.
- To supervise junior members of staff and help expand their knowledge and skills.
Training and Development
- To undertake any formal or informal training required to fulfil the needs of the post.
- Use highly specialist knowledge to advise others on the effective delivery of service.
- To assist in the clinical instruction of basic MR examinations to the training band 6 staff.
- To assist in the clinical instruction of highly specialised examinations to the senior rotational staff.
- To expand and update your own technical and professional skills.
- To assist in the clinical instruction and assessment of student radiographers.
- To participate in the departmental appraisal system.
- To participate in and fully contribute to departmental and professional activities.
- To undertake all mandatory training in line with Trust and Department policies including Manual Handling, Infection Control and Trust Statutory Study Day.
- To undertake continuous professional development in line with College of Radiographers and Health Professions Council guidelines.
Other duties - To be aware of and adhere to Trust, Directorate and Department policies.
- To maintain professional registration with the HCPC.
- To participate in evening and weekend shifts.
General Responsibilities
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, including adherence to appropriate Trust policies.
- To participate in extended working hours including weekend and evening duties as required by the service
- Promote adherence to Trust values.
- Scope and Purpose of Job Description
A job description does not constitute a term and condition of employment. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The Trust is a fast moving organisation and therefore changes in employees duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key areas of responsibility
- Perform MR procedures according to Trust, Departmental and statutory regulations.
- Provide a high standard of patient care within the specialised area of MR.
- To communicate effectively in order to ensure the smooth running of the service.
- To supervise rotational staff and students within the MR department.
- To deputise and line manage rotational staff in the absence of the MR Modality Lead.
- Commitment to Directorate and Trust Objectives.
General Responsibilities
Clinical
- To carry out a full range of MR procedures to the agreed standards of the department.
- To abide by the Health and Safety Code of the unit and ensure that all patients and visitors do likewise.
- To ensure that all standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines are adhered to by all members of staff.
- To assist the MR administrative team in the course of their work
- To maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and be patient focused at all times.
- To have highly specialist knowledge of all MR specific procedures and practises.
- To work in an efficient and effective manner at all times.
- To arrive promptly, be appropriately dressed for duties, and behave in a professional manner at all times.
- To plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
- To carry out duties considered necessary and consistent with the responsibilities of the post.
- To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the MR Modality Lead.
- To work unsupervised as and when required.
- To work using own initiative but be aware own limitations and seek guidance when necessary.
- To work flexibly based on requirements of service.
- Participate in department research, clinical trials, and equipment testing.
- Participate in the IV / IM injection programme (training provided as required).
Communication
- To liaise and communicate effectively with other staff both within and external to the department regarding patient care and ensure that effective communication is maintained.
- To provide instruction and information to support and reassure patients and carers during their time in the MR department.
- To keep accurate records of patient examinations in line with departmental protocols.
- To be familiar with the RIS/PACS departmental systems and to ensure all examinations have been entered onto the systems.
- To participate in database housekeeping as required.
Management
- To deputise for Modality Lead Radiographer MR as and when required.
- To be actively involved in the department audit and quality assurance programme.
- To supervise junior members of staff and help expand their knowledge and skills.
Training and Development
- To undertake any formal or informal training required to fulfil the needs of the post.
- Use highly specialist knowledge to advise others on the effective delivery of service.
- To assist in the clinical instruction of basic MR examinations to the training band 6 staff.
- To assist in the clinical instruction of highly specialised examinations to the senior rotational staff.
- To expand and update your own technical and professional skills.
- To assist in the clinical instruction and assessment of student radiographers.
- To participate in the departmental appraisal system.
- To participate in and fully contribute to departmental and professional activities.
- To undertake all mandatory training in line with Trust and Department policies including Manual Handling, Infection Control and Trust Statutory Study Day.
- To undertake continuous professional development in line with College of Radiographers and Health Professions Council guidelines.
Other duties - To be aware of and adhere to Trust, Directorate and Department policies.
- To maintain professional registration with the HCPC.
- To participate in evening and weekend shifts.
General Responsibilities
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, including adherence to appropriate Trust policies.
- To participate in extended working hours including weekend and evening duties as required by the service
- Promote adherence to Trust values.
- Scope and Purpose of Job Description
A job description does not constitute a term and condition of employment. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The Trust is a fast moving organisation and therefore changes in employees duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the post holder.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post-Graduate Study
- Student Clinical assessor course
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- Experience of working unsupervised
- Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
- 18 months post-graduation experience
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 Level
- Experience of training staff and students
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
- College of Radiographers accredited cannulation course
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post-Graduate Study
- Student Clinical assessor course
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- Experience of working unsupervised
- Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
- 18 months post-graduation experience
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 Level
- Experience of training staff and students
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
- College of Radiographers accredited cannulation course
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).
