We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and enthusiastic person to join our team of Band 6 radiographers at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based at Harefield Hospital.
As a Band 6 radiographer, you will enhance your current skills and be required to develop further skills in CT and Cardiac Catheter Labs whilst also gaining valuable experience in supervision and leadership.
We invite applications from high achievers who are able to deliver exceptional care and service within our team. The Radiology Department runs a 24/7 service and operates an out of hours system wherein radiographers are contracted to work out of hours shifts at night, on weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the job description and person specification documents which provide more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
About us
The role is rotational between General Imaging, CT scanning and Cardiac Catheter Labs.
Four X-ray rooms have dedicated angiography equipment, a Toshiba Infinix, Siemens Q.zen, Philips Allura and a Philips biplane flat plate. The work in the department mainly relates to cardiothoracic imaging. Limited GP work is also undertaken using a Philips DR unit and a Philips fluoroscopy room. There are 7 mobile x-ray units for use in the intensive care, recovery units and other wards.
There is a mobile image intensifier mainly used for thoracic theatre cases.
There are 2 CT scanners, and 2 MRI scanners, an ultrasound and nuclear medicine service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the job description and person specification documents which provide more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
* BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
* State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council UK
Desirable
* Evidence of post graduate study
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
* Experience in Emergency Department Imaging
* Experience in student supervision
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
* Experience in supervision and training of junior Radiographers
* Experience in CT scanning and interventional imaging
* NHS experience
Skills
Essential
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Exemplary professional appearance and approach
* Effective advocate for patients
* Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team and promote effective working
* Ability to teach and mentor junior and new members of staff.
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it
* Must be able to work to short deadlines and have a flexible approach to workload
* Must be computer literate
* Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 & IRR 2017
* Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek support and guidance
* Be able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the Department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys
* Be able to operate and move full range of radiographic equipment including overcouch tubes, mobile Image Intensifiers with monitors and mobile x-ray machines (motorised and non-motorised)
Desirable
* Good presentation skills
* Evidence of leadership skills
* Evidence of audit or involvement in clinical governance
* Understanding of 'Pause & Check' Procedures.
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harefield
Hill End Road
Harefield
UB9 6JH
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