Job summary
- Main area
- Imaging
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-WCCS-2022
- Employer
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Mary's Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 pa inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Radiographer
Band 7
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
Are you an experienced Radiographer looking for a more dynamic role within a renowned London Trust? Whether you are looking to take the next step within your career or you’re just looking for a change, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for experienced Senior Radiographers to join us at Imperial College NHS Trust at our St Mary’s Hospital site!
Our site will give you exposure to leading innovations and developments within Radiology. When you join us, your rotation will include General X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Interventional Radiography, CT and neuro MRI.
St Mary’s Hospital is a large, acute central London located hospital which hosts one of the cities four major trauma centre's, alongside a busy 24-hour A&E department. We have recently upgraded our acute imaging centre CT scanner, and A&E x-ray rooms with leading edge equipment.
Our welcoming team work on a 24-hour basis and will be expecting you to deliver compassionate patient care with us, by delivering your radiographic knowledge!
We understand just how important it is to invest in you, so we offer incredible training and support programmes to develop your skills, and accelerate your career.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out radiographic examinations across a range of modalities to the agreed standard of the department.
- To maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and be patient focused at all times.
- To work in an efficient and effective manner at all times.
- To appear on duty promptly and appropriately dressed and behave in a professional manner at all times.
- To plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
- To vet request forms for validity and appropriateness.
- To determine whether repeat X-rays or extra projections are required.
- To undertake IV injections in line with departmental policy.
- To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the area superintendent radiographer.
- To work unsupervised as and when required.
- To work using own initiative but be aware own limitations and seek guidance when necessary.
- To work flexibly based on requirements of service.
- To carry out duties which may be considered necessary and consistent with the responsibilities of the post
Working for our organisation
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. .
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- College of Radiographers accredited IV cannulation course or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Student clinical assessors course
- Post graduate modules in topics relevant to post
- Portfolio demonstrating ongoing CPD
Experience
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- 18 months experience of working at a Band 6 Senior Radiographer level.
- Able to work unsupervised
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience as a Band 7 Senior Radiographer
- Recent IR or MRI experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
- 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Shirley Fetherston
- Job title
- CT Imaging Modality Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0203 312 6245
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