Senior Radiographer

Job description

Job summary

• Support the delivery of a high quality healthcare service ensuring that all patients receive a high standard of service delivery
• Supervision of junior staff and students
• Participate in out of hours work
• Rotate throughout the radiology department (X-ray, A&E x-ray, flouroscopy, interventional radiology, CT, MRI)
• The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic professional development review, in accordance with Trust guidelines
• Work cohesively with all members of the Radiology department in ensuring that the very best services are provided to patients at all times
• Work effectively within a multi-racial and cultural environment

Main duties of the job

• To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to the highest quality standards
• To ensure that all patients receive the best possible standard of care
• Commitment to ensuring own development by exposing self to all necessary modalities
• To be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to become proficient in the more specialised techniques e.g. CT, IR and MRI
• Ensure that Radiation Protection guidelines, IR(ME)R, IRR, etc. guidelines and local rules are strictly adhered to
• Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example
• Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate
• To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with rostering requirements to ensure a robust and safe imaging service across the Trust.
• Participate in the out of hours, on call and stand by rotas as required
• To offer an initial assessment and interpretation of images produced by themselves or more junior staff in the course of their role.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sitesChelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospitalalong with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Please note: The X-ray department provides a 24 hour, 7 day emergency service and operates an out of hours service. The successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to become proficient in the more specialised techniques e.g. CT, IR and MRI
• Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example
• Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate
• Ensure that all guidelines relating to staff and patient safety are adhered to whilst in the Radiology department
• Ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to, and that all working areas are kept clean and safe
• Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes as required
• Participate in Departments out of hours system (required to work weekend and evenings).

Job description
Job responsibilities

• To be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to become proficient in the more specialised techniques e.g. CT, IR and MRI
• Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example
• Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate
• Ensure that all guidelines relating to staff and patient safety are adhered to whilst in the Radiology department
• Ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to, and that all working areas are kept clean and safe
• Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes as required
• Participate in Departments out of hours system (required to work weekend and evenings).

Person Specification

application form

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography / DCR (R) or accepted international equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Member of SOR
• Broad general imaging experience at radiographer level
• Proven acumen for approaching all situations with an open mind and 'can-do' attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibly as part of a team
• Well motivated

Desirable

• Interest in further study and CPD including research
• Quality Improvement (QI), transformation or innovation training
• Exposure to specialist techniques eg. IR
• Competent in specialist techniques such as CT cardiac scans and CT interventional procedures
• Student supervision responsibilities
• IV cannulation trained and competent
• Broad general radiography experience at student / radiographer level

Person Specification
application form

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography / DCR (R) or accepted international equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Member of SOR
• Broad general imaging experience at radiographer level
• Proven acumen for approaching all situations with an open mind and 'can-do' attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibly as part of a team
• Well motivated

Desirable

• Interest in further study and CPD including research
• Quality Improvement (QI), transformation or innovation training
• Exposure to specialist techniques eg. IR
• Competent in specialist techniques such as CT cardiac scans and CT interventional procedures
• Student supervision responsibilities
• IV cannulation trained and competent
• Broad general radiography experience at student / radiographer level

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

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