Job summary
Join our friendly, multidisciplinary Imaging team at Ealing Hospital and help deliver vital diagnostic radiography services across general X-ray, mobiles, theatres and CT. Working under the Clinical Lead Radiographer (and accountable to the Head of Imaging & Medical Physics), you'll uphold professional standards, drive exceptional patient care, and contribute to a 24/7 on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
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Clinical Imaging & Support
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Perform high-quality general radiography (including mobile/theatre work) and, once trained, CT examinations.
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Apply "red-dot" flagging to highlight urgent findings on emergency films.
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Cannulate and administer IV contrast media after competency accreditation.
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On-Call & Rota Participation
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Participate in weekday standby, weekend and CT on-call rosters.
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Act as first point of contact for out-of-hours imaging queries, liaising with the second on-call radiographer.
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Quality, Safety & Compliance
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Adhere to IRR18 and IRMER 2017 regulations, NHS Trust policies, and clinical governance standards.
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Report equipment faults, incidents or near-misses promptly.
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Contribute to departmental quality-assurance programmes and radiation-safety audits.
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Resource Management & Teamwork
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Monitor and replenish consumables; escalate low-stock issues.
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Assist with induction, training and mentoring of junior staff and students.
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Maintain accurate patient records and imaging logs in line with Trust policy.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc Radiography or equivalent
- oHCPC Registration
Desirable
- oAttendance at relevant study days and courses.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oExperience of A&E, CT, theatre & mobile radiography
- oGood knowledge of all general aspects of radiography.
- oKnowledge of IRMER
Desirable
- oTeaching and training students and other new members of staff.
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- oGood written & verbal communication.
- oUnderstanding of team work.
- oEvidence of CPD
- oAbility to work under pressure.
- oAbility to use initiative.
- o Ability to motivate themselves and others.
- oWillingness to learn and develop.
- oAbility to empathise with the patient's needs.
HEART values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork.
- Demonstrate commitment to place Quality at our HEART
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc Radiography or equivalent
- oHCPC Registration
Desirable
- oAttendance at relevant study days and courses.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oExperience of A&E, CT, theatre & mobile radiography
- oGood knowledge of all general aspects of radiography.
- oKnowledge of IRMER
Desirable
- oTeaching and training students and other new members of staff.
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- oGood written & verbal communication.
- oUnderstanding of team work.
- oEvidence of CPD
- oAbility to work under pressure.
- oAbility to use initiative.
- o Ability to motivate themselves and others.
- oWillingness to learn and develop.
- oAbility to empathise with the patient's needs.
HEART values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork.
- Demonstrate commitment to place Quality at our HEART
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).
