Job summary
Charing Cross Imaging have the opportunity for a suitable experienced, HCPC registered Radiographer to join the MR team.
Charing Cross Hospital is part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The Trust employs 13,000 people, providing care for around a million people every year, in our five hospitals and a growing number of community services in North West London and offers 50 clinical specialties with one of the largest portfolios in the country.
Charing Cross Hospital provides a range of acute and specialist services, a 24/7 accident and emergency department and hosts the hyper acute stroke unit for the region. It is also a growing hub for integrated care in partnership with local GPs and community providers.
This post will give you the opportunity to build on and develop your clinical skills in MR. You should enjoy working collaboratively to provide the best possible care for our patients at all times. You will need excellent communication skills and have a flexible approach to work, as participation in extended working hours including evenings and weekends is essential.
Charing Cross Hospital offers a range of adult MR examinations with both clinical and research work being undertaken.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
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
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Radiography or equivalent.
- College of Radiographer accredited IV cannulation course or equivalent.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post graduate radiographic qualification or evidence of formal study in MR
- Student Clinical Assessors qualification or course.
- Ability to perform IM injections
Experience
Essential
- Experience of good cross sectional anatomy knowledge e.g. previous experience in CT or MR.
- An up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques, including contrast studies
- An awareness of developments within the profession
- An awareness of the factors affecting service throughput and quality.
Desirable
- MR experience
- A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in the NHS.
- Experience in the NHS as a Band 6 Senior Radiographer
- Experience of training staff and students
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to continuous personal development in MR.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Radiography or equivalent.
- College of Radiographer accredited IV cannulation course or equivalent.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post graduate radiographic qualification or evidence of formal study in MR
- Student Clinical Assessors qualification or course.
- Ability to perform IM injections
Experience
Essential
- Experience of good cross sectional anatomy knowledge e.g. previous experience in CT or MR.
- An up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques, including contrast studies
- An awareness of developments within the profession
- An awareness of the factors affecting service throughput and quality.
Desirable
- MR experience
- A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in the NHS.
- Experience in the NHS as a Band 6 Senior Radiographer
- Experience of training staff and students
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to continuous personal development in MR.
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).
