Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer to join our CT and Interventional Radiology Team at Charing Cross Hospital.
Your rotation will be a 50/50 split between CT and IR, covering both specialties 24/7 (within your contracted hours). Our busy department houses 2 bi-plane interventional rooms (Philips Allura and Azurion) and 2 CT scanners (Siemens 28 slice Definition AS and 128 slice Somatom X.Cite).
You will form part of a dedicated IR/CT team providing excellent patient care and radiographic expertise in neurological and general interventional and CT procedures. This includes cerebral thrombectomy (24 hour service), neuro embolisations, TACE and R/MFA.
This specialised role will offer the opportunity to build and extend on your clinical expertise and also develop your management, training and leadership skills.
You will work closely with radiologists, nurses and other multi-disciplinary teams within the Trust. We recognise that education and training is fundamental and support role extension and further learning.
Main duties of the job
- Perform CT & IR procedures (both neuro and general) according to Trust, Departmental and statutory regulations.
- Provide a high standard of patient care within the specialised area of CT & IR.
- To communicate effectively in order to ensure the smooth running of the service.
- To supervise rotational staff and students within the CT & IR department.Commitment to Directorate and Trust Objectives.
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. Please talk to us at interview. .
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.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience
- Up to date knowledge of neuro and general CT & IR imaging techniques
- Previous CT &/or IR Experience
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
Desirable
- Significant post-graduation experience.
- 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 make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
Desirable
- Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills.
- Intra-venous injecting skills
- Intra-muscular injecting skills
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR (D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience
- Up to date knowledge of neuro and general CT & IR imaging techniques
- Previous CT &/or IR Experience
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
Desirable
- Significant post-graduation experience.
- 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 make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
Desirable
- Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills.
- Intra-venous injecting skills
- Intra-muscular injecting 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).
