Job summary
The Interventional Radiology Department at the Denmark Hill site provides services to a broad range of specialties including Hepatobiliary, Haematology, Vascular, Renal, Gynaecology, Urology and Trauma.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and motivated radiographer to provide strong clinical skills, leadership and teaching support within our busy, forward-looking department.
As a specialist interventional radiographer, you will be expected to provide high-quality supervision and guidance to the large rotational radiographer cohort, to be proactive in the efficient day-to-day running of the department, and to deputise for the IR Superintendent in their absence.
This post would be ideal for an experienced IR radiographer looking to build on their clinical knowledge base and to develop their leadership skills in a friendly department which offer an interesting and varied case mix.
We are looking for a candidate with the confidence to train and mentor our rotational radiographer staff group, particularly in advanced imaging applications, as well as the organisational skills to expand the department's clinical audit programme and CPD offerings.
Come and join our welcoming and supportive IR team during an exciting time for the department, as we upgrade our facilities with state-of-the-art equipment, expand the portfolio of procedures we offer, and look to develop exciting opportunities for radiographer advanced practice over the next few years.
Main duties of the job
- Actively lead in the training and development of radiographers, and student radiographers, assuming professional responsibility for their work.
- Act as team leader, providing support and leadership for the other radiographers working within the department.
- Ensure clinical governance protocols are complied with and corrective actions taken where required.
- Monitor and adjust work priorities in conjunction with other professionals to take into account changing demands on the imaging service due to emergencies, ensuring that the Trust imaging targets are consistently met.
- Act as a source of knowledge on interventional radiology imaging matters to be consulted by other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Communicate complex information relating to procedures and radiation risks to staff, patients and carers and ensure informed consent for examinations.
- Contribute to service development initiatives in response to the findings of audit and recent evidence by implementing recommendations and monitoring their effectiveness.
- Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices, ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full overview of this role, including the responsibilities and expectations, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document attached to the Supporting Documents of this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full overview of this role, including the responsibilities and expectations, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document attached to the Supporting Documents of this advert.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
- Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Radiography or Leadership and Management (or working towards)
- College of Radiographers accredited Advanced Practitioner (or working towards)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in IR, with evidence of CPD
- Experience in supervision and training of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff in a specialised modality
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Experience of the daily management of a defined work area
- Able to present oral and written information effectively
- Evidence of recent CPD relevant to the role
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS targets that affect IR departments
- Experience of undertaking research and/or clinical audit
- Prepared to undergo role extension training if necessary
- Experience as a Radiation Protection Supervisor
- Experience in advanced image-guidance applications, e.g. CBCT, needle guidance, fusion
- Project management experience
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Demonstrates a positive approach to patient care
- Able to self-motivate and work on own initiative
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Flexible approach to working practice, evidence of responding to service needs
- Able to work to deadlines
- Able to think logically, independently and solve problems
- Good organisational skills
- Able to evaluate complex information
- Leadership experience and the ability to work in a team
- Able to lead, support and motivate other members of the team
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
- Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Radiography or Leadership and Management (or working towards)
- College of Radiographers accredited Advanced Practitioner (or working towards)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in IR, with evidence of CPD
- Experience in supervision and training of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff in a specialised modality
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Experience of the daily management of a defined work area
- Able to present oral and written information effectively
- Evidence of recent CPD relevant to the role
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS targets that affect IR departments
- Experience of undertaking research and/or clinical audit
- Prepared to undergo role extension training if necessary
- Experience as a Radiation Protection Supervisor
- Experience in advanced image-guidance applications, e.g. CBCT, needle guidance, fusion
- Project management experience
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Demonstrates a positive approach to patient care
- Able to self-motivate and work on own initiative
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Flexible approach to working practice, evidence of responding to service needs
- Able to work to deadlines
- Able to think logically, independently and solve problems
- Good organisational skills
- Able to evaluate complex information
- Leadership experience and the ability to work in a team
- Able to lead, support and motivate other members of the team
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).
