Job summary
Are you a Reporting Radiographer who also enjoys the fast-paced, clinical environment of a busy imaging department? Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Reporting Radiographer to join our team in a multi-specialism role at St Mary's Hospital, one of London's busiest Major Trauma Centres (MTC).
This position offers a balanced split between clinical interpretation and rotational radiography. We understand that high-quality reporting requires focus; therefore, your reporting sessions are firmly ring-fenced within your timetable, ensuring you have the dedicated time needed for diagnostic excellence without operational interruption.
Note on working patterns: This is a 7-day contracted role. You will be expected to work as part of a 7-day roster to support our clinical commitment to weekend reporting and imaging services. Please note that while weekend work is a core requirement, there is no requirement for night shifts in this role.
What Awaits You:
- The Best of Both Worlds: A varied job plan that maintains your advanced interpretation skills alongside your technical modality expertise.
- Guaranteed Protected Time: Fixed, ring-fenced reporting sessions integrated into your core roster.
- Professional Development: Support for further MSc modules, research and attendance at national conferences.
- Agile Working: Opportunity to apply for remote working for reporting sessions, supported by high-specification home teleradiology workstations.
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).
- To undertake a range of diagnostic imaging examinations including general radiography (plain film), CT(Computed Tomography Scan) and interventional radiology, in line with departmental protocols and individual competency.
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
- Health Care Professions Council Registration
- Accredited Post Graduate qualification in plain film reporting Chest and/or MSK Axial and Appendicular (PgCert, PgDip, MSc).
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Desirable
- Student clinical assessors' course
- College of Radiographers accredited IV cannulation course
- Post graduate modules in topics relevant to post
Experience
Essential
- Plain Film Reporting - appendicular and axial
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
- Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
Desirable
- Previous involvement in leading Case-Based Learning (CBL) or REALM sessions.
- Proven ability to mentor junior staff by providing a continuous feedback loop between the reporting room and the imaging floor.
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 cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Desirable
- Intermediate to advance IT skills.
- Recent experience in other modalities e.g. CT, MRI and Interventional
- Contributed to policy & procedure updates / development
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health Care Professions Council Registration
- Accredited Post Graduate qualification in plain film reporting Chest and/or MSK Axial and Appendicular (PgCert, PgDip, MSc).
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Desirable
- Student clinical assessors' course
- College of Radiographers accredited IV cannulation course
- Post graduate modules in topics relevant to post
Experience
Essential
- Plain Film Reporting - appendicular and axial
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
- Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
Desirable
- Previous involvement in leading Case-Based Learning (CBL) or REALM sessions.
- Proven ability to mentor junior staff by providing a continuous feedback loop between the reporting room and the imaging floor.
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 cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Desirable
- Intermediate to advance IT skills.
- Recent experience in other modalities e.g. CT, MRI and Interventional
- Contributed to policy & procedure updates / development
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).
