Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Senior Radiographer

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Job summary

Are you a motivated, passionate, and experienced Radiographer ready to make a real impact? Ready for the next leap in your professional journey? Look no further!

We are seeking a skilled radiographer to join our fast growing team. You will be working within the community making a significant impact on patient lives across two key locations: the pioneering Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre and St Charles Hospital.

As our new Senior Radiographer, you'll have the chance to develop and enhance your Plain Film clinical techniques, bolstering your expertise while also enriching your leadership skills. You'll find yourself at the heart of the NHS CDC programme, leading the charge in delivering high-quality imaging services to our local community.

Working hand in hand with the Superintendent, you'll be instrumental in organising and managing the daily list of patients. We won't just value your clinical skills; we'll rely on your organisational and leadership talents to keep our departments running smoothly.

In our department, your career development is a priority. We actively encourage and support staff in their career, providing a host of opportunities for both undergraduate and postgraduate learning.

Are you ready to take the next step within your career? Apply now!

Main duties of the job

The Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre: The first of its kind in North West London! Situated in the newly refurbished site, our Plain Film service operates full-time, running 37.5 hours across 5 days each week.

St Charles Hospital: Here, we handle local GP and urgent care referrals, providing radiographic services from 08:00-18:00, Monday to Sunday.

Main Duties:

To carry out radiographic examinations in Plain Film to the agreed standard of the department.

To maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and be patient focused at all times.

To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the area superintendent radiographer.

To work unsupervised as and when required.

To work using own initiative but be aware own limitations and seek guidance.

To work flexibly based on requirements of service.

To carry out duties which may be considered necessary and consistent with the responsibilities of the post.

Full list can be found in the Job description.

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 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.

Details

Date posted

07 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-745

Job locations

Willesden CdC & St Charles Hospital

London

NW10 3RY


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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
  • Health Professions Council Registration
  • Commitment to continuous professional development

Desirable

  • Student clinical assessors course
  • College of Radiographers accredited cannulation course

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS

Essential

  • Basic computer and keyboard skills
  • Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
  • Able to work unsupervised
  • Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
  • 12 months post-graduation experience

Desirable

  • Greater than 18 months post-graduation experience
  • Previous experience as Band 6 radiographer
  • Experience of training staff and students
  • Demonstrate ongoing CPD
Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
  • Health Professions Council Registration
  • Commitment to continuous professional development

Desirable

  • Student clinical assessors course
  • College of Radiographers accredited cannulation course

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS

Essential

  • Basic computer and keyboard skills
  • Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
  • Able to work unsupervised
  • Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
  • 12 months post-graduation experience

Desirable

  • Greater than 18 months post-graduation experience
  • Previous experience as Band 6 radiographer
  • Experience of training staff and students
  • Demonstrate ongoing CPD

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Willesden CdC & St Charles Hospital

London

NW10 3RY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Willesden CdC & St Charles Hospital

London

NW10 3RY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Core Services Modality Lead

Nahila Iqbal

nahila.iqbal@nhs.net

02033131040

Details

Date posted

07 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-745

Job locations

Willesden CdC & St Charles Hospital

London

NW10 3RY


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