The post will give you the opportunity to build on and extend your clinical skills. You will have the opportunity to rotate through CT, MRI & Interventional Radiology.

Education and training are key elements of the department and applicants should be able to demonstrate a history of audit participation and good CPD.

The Imaging Department at Charing Cross Hospital performs a comprehensive range of procedures over all modalities with both clinical and research work being undertaken. Being flexible and innovative in your ways of working will be fundamental to your role and good communication skills are essential.

As part of the first Academic Health Science Centre, our aim is to provide world-class healthcare to our patients through excellence in research, education and training. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is comprised of five hospitals - Charing Cross, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea, Hammersmith, St Mary's and the Western Eye Hospital - and integrating with Imperial College London offers 50 clinical specialities and has one of the largest portfolios in the country.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of an efficient radiology 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 (CPD).

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.

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

Essential

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Registration
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
• Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
• Able to work flexibly based on needs of service.

Desirable

• Intermediate IT skills.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
• 12 months post-graduation experience

Desirable

• Previous experience as Band 6 or equivalent radiographer
• Experience of training staff and students

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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