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Job summary

Main area
Imaging
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
290-WCCS-1975
Employer
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Charles Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£44,806 - £53,134 pa inclusive pro rota
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Senior Radiographer

Band 6

 Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.  

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.  

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

 

 

Job overview

Are you a motivated, passionate, and experienced Radiographer ready to make a real impact? Ready for the next leap in your professional journey? Look no further!

We are seeking a skilled radiographer to join our fast growing team. You will be working within the community making a significant impact on patient lives across two key locations: the pioneering Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre and St Charles Hospital.

As our new Senior Radiographer, you'll have the chance to develop and enhance your Plain Film clinical techniques, bolstering your expertise while also enriching your leadership skills. You'll find yourself at the heart of the NHS CDC programme, leading the charge in delivering high-quality imaging services to our local community.

Working hand in hand with the Superintendent, you'll be instrumental in organising and managing the daily list of patients. We won't just value your clinical skills; we'll rely on your organisational and leadership talents to keep our departments running smoothly.

In our department, your career development is a priority. We actively encourage and support staff in their career, providing a host of opportunities for both undergraduate and postgraduate learning.
Are you ready to take the next step within your career? Apply now! 

Main duties of the job

  • To be actively involved in the department audit and quality assurance programme.
  • To deputise for more senior radiographers as and when required.
  •  To supervise junior members of staff and help expand their knowledge and skills.
  • To undertake any formal or informal training required to fulfil the needs of the post.
  • To expand and update your own technical and professional skills.
  • To assist in the clinical instruction and assessment of student radiographers.
  • To participate in the departmental appraisal system.
  • To supervise other staff undertaking IV injections
  • To participate in and fully contribute to departmental and professional activities.
  • To undertake all mandatory training in line with Trust and Department policies including Manual Handling, Infection Control and Trust Statutory Study Day.
  • To undertake continuous professional development in line with College of  Radiographers and Health Professions Council guidelines.
  • To participate in the departmental out of hours rotation including weekend and evening shifts.  
  • To observe the “Code of Practice for the use of Ionising Radiations” and the IR(ME)R regulations.
  • To be aware of and adhere to Trust, Directorate and Department policies.     

Working for our organisation

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. .

 

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
  • Health Professions Council Registration
  • Commitment to continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Student clinical assessors course
  • College of Radiographers accredited cannulation course

Skills

Essential criteria
  • 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 work pressures and manage time effectively
  • Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
Desirable criteria
  • Intermediate IT skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
  • Able to work unsupervised
  • Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
  • Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
Desirable criteria
  • Greater than 18 months post-graduation experience
  • Previous experience as Band 6 radiographer
  • Experience of training staff and students
  • Demonstrate ongoing CPD

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Disability confident employerAccredited Living Wage EmployerNHS Rainbow Badge - BronzeWe Work Flexibly

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Abdulwahid Wabari
Job title
Plain Film Modality Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02037046587
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