Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 Radiographer to join our CT & MRI team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The post will be based at Hammersmith Hospital.
The post will give the opportunity for you to build on and extend your clinical skills.Education and training are key elements of the department. We encourage and support staff in their CPD and offer both undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities.
The Imaging Department at Hammersmith Hospital performs a comprehensive range of procedures over a variety modalities with both clinical and research work being undertaken. We provide complex imaging for the many specialist centres within our Hospital, including Renal Transplant Medicine, Hepatobiliary and Cardiothoracic medicine.
Please note that you must be a qualified diagnostic radiographer who and registered with the HCPC to apply for this job.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the provision of an efficient MRI/CT 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.
- To maintain a safe working environment within the MRI/CT departments.
- To participate in training and education of staff in MRI/CT scanning.
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.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Up -to-date knowledge of general imaging techniques.
- Experience of working unsupervised.
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
- Experience of working with cross-sectional imaging.
Desirable
- 2 years post -graduation experience.
- Experience of training staff and students.
- MRI and CT experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
Desirable
- Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills.
- IV injecting skills
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR (D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Up -to-date knowledge of general imaging techniques.
- Experience of working unsupervised.
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
- Experience of working with cross-sectional imaging.
Desirable
- 2 years post -graduation experience.
- Experience of training staff and students.
- MRI and CT experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
Desirable
- Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills.
- IV injecting skills
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).
