Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated HCPC registered Radiographer to join our supportive team at King's College Hospital Radiology Department. This is a rotational post, offering a unique 50/50 split between Main Radiology and the Dental X-ray Department, providing excellent variety and professional growth.



This role is Monday to Friday only, with no weekend or night shifts required. Shift hours vary between 08:00 and 20:00.



In this position, you'll maintain and further develop your skills in general X-ray imaging--covering trauma, inpatient, and outpatient cases--while also gaining valuable experience in maxillofacial imaging. At the King's College Dental Institute, you'll be involved in both intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic procedures, including work with fully digital systems and Cone Beam CT scanners. While prior experience in dental imaging is an advantage, full training will be provided.



You'll work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams, prioritising your workload in a dynamic and patient-focused environment.



For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:



Karen Sundar, Head of Dental Radiography and Imaging - 020 3299 2507 | karen.sundar@nhs.net



The post holder will be a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer with active Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. Patient centred care will be at the forefront of the post holder's clinical and professional practice and they will demonstrate clinical skills that provide the highest standards possible.



This is a rotational post, working alongside colleagues in Main Radiology and the Dental X-ray department. To better aid transition between the departments, there is a 50-50 split working across the departments. This role is Monday to Friday only, with no weekend or night shifts required. Shift hours vary between 08:00 and 20:00.



They will exercise adherence to patient confidentiality legislation and maintain information governance standards at all times. They will be proficient in the use of the departments Radiology Information System (CRIS) and Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) associated with each patient episode.



The post holder will be able to work autonomously and demonstrate the ability to prioritise their work in line with clinical need. The will be accountable for their own professional actions, operate within their scope of practice and will consult senior staff as and when necessary. They will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team and will take into account the requirements of referring teams in the interests of patient care.



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.



We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.



King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.



Main Duties and Responsibilities



Service Delivery



The post holder will work and 50/50 split between clinical duties in the Main Radiology X-Ray and Dental X-ray department Act as Operator under IR(ME)R 2017 Radiation Regulations, assess the clinical justification of referrals to ensure that the benefit to the patient outweighs the radiation risk associated with the examination. Act as patient and staff-advocate minimising their exposure to radiation. Provide timely, efficient and courteous provision of radiographic services to the agreed standards of the department taking account of the patient/client clinical, physical, emotional and cultural needs. Monitor and adjust work priorities in conjunction with other professionals to take into account changing demands on the diagnostic services due to emergencies or increased demand from A&E, particularly during out of hours duties. Assess and treat own work load of patients/clients, communicate work priorities, organising work load in conjunction with other team members. To work as part of a team within the respective work area. Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of imaging equipment, reporting faults to senior staff or directly to the manufacturer. To participate in the departmental rota, being flexible in responding to service needs.

Communication



Receive and welcome patients and staff to the relevant Radiology reception areas and deal with any enquiries in a kind and courteous manner. Communicates with the referrer any changes to referrals after assessing the clinical justification for an x-ray examination against IR(ME)R and local protocols. Deal sensitively with patients or carers under emotional stress, including the terminally ill and bereaved. Deal with potentially aggressive patients. Communicate information relating to conditions and procedures to staff, patients and carers and ensure informed consent for examinations. Communicate effectively on a daily basis with patients with communication difficulties and cognitive impairment. Anticipate and interpret customers' needs, defining the level of customer care required on an individual basis. Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smooth operation of the service. Including liaison with ward staff. Give factual information to patients, including children, regarding examinations and understand the necessary preparations. To work with other radiographers and health care professionals to assist them with diagnostic examinations and other procedures. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors within the department. Ensure patients receive timely and accurate information about their examination, and ensure urgent findings are communicated in the appropriate way to referrers.

Knowledge, training and Experience



Position patients accurately for each examination, adapting techniques in accordance with patient need. Be able to decide on additional views when required in line with professional knowledge. Comply with the requirements of CNST and clinical governance procedures. Demonstrate problem-solving approach to issues arising at a local level, evaluating the need to refer problems to the line manager. To be accountable for own professional actions and working within codes of practice and professional guidelines, consulting senior staff as and when necessary. Act as a source of knowledge to be consulted by other professionals. To be aware of Trust and departmental policies relevant to clinical practice and adhere to them. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. Be responsible for ensuring the legal documentation on the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) associated with each completed patient episode. Ensure timely provision of images to referrers. Be able to prepare a sterile biopsy and drainage trays for minor specials procedures within Fluoroscopy. Assist Radiologists in performing barium and fluoroscopy studies. To safely administer oral contrast media and other drugs in accordance with protocols as required.

Physical Skills and Effort



To ensure the safe transferring of patients and equipment, following manual handling guidelines and using risk assessment. Assist with changing and personal care of patients as necessary including immobile and disabled. To operate a wide range of radiological equipment requiring excellent hand-eye co-ordination. To ensure that all equipment is free from damage and wear and tear by employing appropriate equipment handling. To operate imaging modality and PACS system computer hardware appropriately. To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised where necessary; paying particular attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linens contaminated by bodily fluids.

Management Responsibility



To organise and manage workloads with support from colleagues and senior staff as appropriate. To ensure that all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by colleagues as appropriate. To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team. To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within Radiology and with associated clinical areas within the Trust. To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To observe personal responsibility for resource management. To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post. The post holder will demonstrate a level of competency in line with King's 'radiography competency framework' and is responsible for maintaining their own personal development with support. As part of individual professional responsibility actively participate in the departmental quality assurance programme including Completion of equipment competencies in areas relevant to clinical practice for the band 5 role. Review own performance in relation to reject analysis statistics. Deal with complaints in accordance with Trust complaints procedure. Report any 'adverse incidents' (AI) and be familiar with the AI trigger list.

Professional & Practice Development, Training & Education



Supervision and training of assistant practitioners, junior colleagues, non-radiographic staff and student radiographers, assuming professional responsibility for their work. Responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. Review, develop and write protocols with a view to improving service planning with the areas lead superintendent radiographer. Contribute to service improvements and re-design in line with the NHS plan and local service strategies. Demonstrate, maintain and update skills and knowledge of evolving practice and legislative requirements. To be responsible for individual CPD and participate in the department's CPD program. In accordance with an assessment of own professional needs, participating in both internal and external events as well as private study.

Research & Audit



Participating in audit and clinical research including contribution to imaging data collection. Contribute to practice development in reaction to the findings of audit and recent evidence. Adhere to research standards, protocols and documentation.

General



The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. To live and role model the King's Values of:

o Understanding you



o Inspiring confidence in our care



o Working together



o Always aiming higher



o Making a difference in our community



To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Safe Guarding



The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately



Infection Control Statement



The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.