Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Radiographer to join our Imaging team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The post is based at Charing Cross Hospital.
The post will give you the opportunity to build on and consolidate your clinical skills in all areas of the General Imaging Department as well as CT. Education and training are key elements of the department.
The Imaging Department at Charing Cross Hospital performs a comprehensive range of procedures over all modalities with both clinical and research work being undertaken. 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
As a band 5 radiographer you are tasked with providing a high standard of clinical work when carrying out radiographic procedures.
You're tasked to:
To carry out radiographic examinations across a range of modalities 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 work in an efficient and effective manner at all times.
To appear on duty promptly and appropriately dressed and behave in a professional manner at all times.
To plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
To teach and support student radiographers in their learning.
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.
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
Skills
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
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Experience of working unsupervised
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registration
Skills
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
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Experience of working unsupervised
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
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).
