Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 Radiographers to join our Imaging team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The post will be based at Hammersmith Hospital.The post will give the opportunity for you to build on and extend your clinical skills.
Education and training are key elements of the department. We encourage and support staff in their CPD and offer both undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities.
The Imaging Department at Hammersmith Hospital performs a comprehensive range of procedures over a variety modalities with both clinical and research work being undertaken. We provide complex imaging for the many specialist centres within our Hospital, including Renal Transplant Medicine, Hepatobiliary and Cardiothoracic medicine.
If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity, please contact Nicola Torr on 020 331 31869 or via email jakson.rounding@nhs.net
Please note that you must be a qualified diagnostic radiographer who and 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 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
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Student clinical assessors course
- College of Radiographers accredited cannulation course
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
- Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
- Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
- 12 months post-graduation experience
Desirable
- Greater than 18 months post-graduation experience
- CT and/or Angiography experience
- Demonstrate ongoing CPD
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Student clinical assessors course
- College of Radiographers accredited cannulation course
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
- Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
- Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
- 12 months post-graduation experience
Desirable
- Greater than 18 months post-graduation experience
- CT and/or Angiography experience
- Demonstrate ongoing CPD
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).
