Job summary
An exceptional opportunity awaits a self-driven and visionary Imaging Senior Radiographer to join the Interventional Radiology (IR) Department at St Mary's Hospital as an IR Modality Lead.
This role is a pivotal leadership position and offers the chance to be a beacon of our Trust's values through exemplary leadership, collaborative work with multi-disciplinary teams, and a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
The unit consists of three high-specification interventional rooms undertaking complex interventional procedures, including Endovascular Aortic Repairs (EVARs), diagnostic angiograms and angioplasties, carotid stenting, and Interventional trauma work.
Your adept organisational and leadership skills will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the unit. As you oversee the unit's activities and manage a diverse team, including their training and development, you will be instrumental in maintaining its high standards.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Radiographer with proven team leadership and communication skills to manage the Interventional Radiology department. In conjunction with the team of Modality Leads, the postholder will ensure the optimum use of staffing and equipment resources throughout the department.
For further information and informal visits, please contact:
St Mary's Hospital - Dario Trindade, Clinical Services Manager - Imaging, on 020 3312 6801
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the management and day to day running of the specialised services pertaining to the unit.
- To be responsible for the management and development of the specialist service ensuring optimum use of staffing and equipment resources within the modalities.
- To be responsible for the professional leadership and training of the team, providing a high quality patient focused service.
- To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
- To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
- To ensure maintenance of equipment and a safe working environment.
- To provide a service to patients across all sites.
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 / Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or Equivalent
- Post graduate qualification in appropriate speciality or demonstrably working to an equivalent level of expertise (e.g. Nuclear Medicine/ Ultrasound)
- Health Care Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Post graduate study
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant UK experience in specialty at Band 7 level
- Substantial operational management experience
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Modality Lead/ Superintendent Radiographer
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students and staff
- Able to analyse statistics accurately and objectively
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
Desirable
- Leadership / management training
- Teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
- Ability to administer IV injections
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or Equivalent
- Post graduate qualification in appropriate speciality or demonstrably working to an equivalent level of expertise (e.g. Nuclear Medicine/ Ultrasound)
- Health Care Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Post graduate study
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant UK experience in specialty at Band 7 level
- Substantial operational management experience
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Modality Lead/ Superintendent Radiographer
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students and staff
- Able to analyse statistics accurately and objectively
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
Desirable
- Leadership / management training
- Teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
- Ability to administer IV injections
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).
