Band 7 Radiographer

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Job Description: Band 7 Interventional Radiographer

Overview

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 7 Interventional Radiographer to join our dynamic team at Charing Cross Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a leading healthcare environment, providing exceptional care and expertise in interventional radiography. The successful candidate will be integral to our mission of delivering outstanding care, education, and research with local, national, and worldwide impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Interventional Procedures: Conduct a variety of neuro and general interventional radiographic procedures with precision and care.
• Operate Imaging Equipment: Utilize Philips imaging systems (Allura and Azurion) to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Collaborate with Team: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best patient outcomes and care.
• Maintain Records: Keep accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay updated with the latest practices and technologies in interventional radiography.
• Patient Care: Provide compassionate and patient-centered care, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients throughout their procedures.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance programs to maintain high standards of practice and patient care.
• Training and Mentorship: Support the training and development of junior staff and students, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.

Working Conditions

• Working Days: 5 days per week, with the potential for 7 days.
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day (8:30-5).
• Rates per Hour: £33.64 (Day); £42.40 (Night/Saturday); £51.16 (Sunday/Bank Holiday).
• Expected Length of Assignment: 1 month, starting on 30/09/2024.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in neuro and general interventional radiography.
• Technical Skills: Preferable experience with Philips imaging equipment (Allura and Azurion).
• Communication: Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload.
• Professional Development: Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of and adherence to relevant regulations and standards.

Core Values

At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, our core values are at the heart of everything we do. These values guide our actions and decisions, ensuring that we provide the highest quality care to our patients.

• Kind: We are considerate and thoughtful, ensuring that everyone feels respected and included. We put people first by listening, noticing, and responding to their needs. This means treating patients, their families, and our colleagues with compassion and empathy.
• Expert: We draw on our diverse skills, knowledge, and experience to provide the best possible care. We stay informed, reliable, and responsible in our practice. This involves continuous learning and applying the latest evidence-based practices to our work.
• Collaborative: We actively seek others views and ideas to achieve more together. We work as a team, are open and approachable, and adapt to new situations. Collaboration is key to delivering integrated and holistic care to our patients.
• Aspirational: We strive for excellence, embrace innovation, and champion better care. We are receptive to new thinking and continuously seek ways to improve. This means being proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and driving positive change.

About Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing acute and specialist healthcare for over one million people annually. Formed in 2007, the Trust manages five hospitals: Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlottes & Chelsea, St Marys, and Western Eye Hospital.

The Trust is renowned for its commitment to high-quality patient care, cutting-edge research, and education. It serves the local communities in North West London and also attracts patients nationally and internationally. With a workforce of over 15,000 staff, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is dedicated to delivering better health, for life.

Why Join Us?

Joining Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where your skills and expertise will be valued. You will have the opportunity to work with leading professionals in the field, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and the chance to contribute to innovative research and education initiatives.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. For more information or to discuss the role further, please apply to the role, alternatively email us at imperial.staffbank.ahp@nhs.net

Join us in our mission to provide outstanding care, education, and research with local, national, and worldwide impact. Apply today to be part of a team that is dedicated to better health, for life.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Radiography: A recognized degree in Radiography or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC Registration: Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Postgraduate Training: Relevant postgraduate training in interventional radiography.

Desirable

• Advanced Certifications: Additional certifications or training in specialized areas of interventional radiography.
• Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a radiography department.
• Research and Development: Involvement in research projects or quality improvement initiatives.

Experience

Essential

• Interventional Radiography: Proven experience in neuro and general interventional radiography.
• Equipment Proficiency: Experience with Philips imaging equipment, specifically Allura and Azurion systems.
• Clinical Skills: Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of interventional radiographic procedures.
• Patient Care: Experience in providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

The Bays

S Wharf Road

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)