Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Advanced Radiographer to join our Imaging Team. The post available is based at Hammersmith Hospital.
The post will give you the opportunity to build on and extend your clinical expertise and also develop your management and leadership skills. Education and training are key elements of the department and the applicant should have a good knowledge of all specialized modalities. Being flexible and innovative in your ways of working will be fundamental to your role and good communication skills are essential.
The Imaging department at Hammersmith Hospital offers a comprehensive range of procedures over a variety of modalities with both clinical and research work being undertaken. As part of the first Academic Health Science Centre, our aim is to provide world-class healthcare to our patients through excellence in research, education and training. We provide complex imaging for the many specialist centers within our Hospital, including Renal Transplant Medicine, Hepatobiliary and Cardiothoracic medicine.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust comprises of five hospitals - Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlottes and Chelsea and the Western Eye Hospital - and integrating with Imperial College London, offers 50 clinical specialties and has one of the largest portfolios in the country.
Please note that you must be a qualified diagnostic radiographer who is registered with the HCPC to apply for this job.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the provision of an efficient radiology service.
- To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service.
- To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
- To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development (CPD).
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
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/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- College of Radiographers accredited IV cannulation course or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate modules in topics relevant to post
- Student clinical assessors course
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- 18 months experience of working at a Band 6 Senior Radiographer level.
- Evidence of supervisory experience
- Extensive CT experience including Contrast CT Studies
- Extensive recent NHS experience
Desirable
- Recent IR experience
- Previous experience as a Band 7 Senior Radiographer
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 make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
- Good communication skills
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- College of Radiographers accredited IV cannulation course or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate modules in topics relevant to post
- Student clinical assessors course
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- 18 months experience of working at a Band 6 Senior Radiographer level.
- Evidence of supervisory experience
- Extensive CT experience including Contrast CT Studies
- Extensive recent NHS experience
Desirable
- Recent IR experience
- Previous experience as a Band 7 Senior Radiographer
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 make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
- Good communication skills
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).
