Job Description

We are looking for radiographers with post-graduate experience who wish to further develop their skills.



This Senior Radiographer role is for those not simply interested in the routine, day-to-day radiographer positions which may be offered elsewhere. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust believes that our people will get out what they put in, and that requires our active support to develop our people, so we make it a top priority that our radiographers always feel valued and part of something bigger.



If you are looking for a job where you are professionally developed, working at the forefront of radiological imaging and can go home every single day and be incredibly proud that you are delivering a service of the highest possible standards, then don't miss out on your opportunity to be part of something great.



Post-holders will be radiographers who are keen to be part of an imaging service with a difference. Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust's (CWHFT) imaging directorate is going through a period of transformational change where innovation is at the forefront of what we do.



We are seeking senior radiographers who wish to work at West Middlesex University Hospital so that they are surrounded by people who put patients first but are also keen to invest in themselves and the organisation. The Trust has a commitment to develop band 6 radiographers by exposing them to all modalities including;



General radiography



OPG



Mammography



CT



MRI



Fluoroscopy



Interventional



Cardiac catheter Lab



Ultrasound



BMD



Nuclear Medicine, CWH site

Core hours:

The successful applicants will be required to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Core hours will be worked on a rotational basis, between 8am and 8pm Monday to Sunday, night shifts and on-call.



However, CWHFT believes in a work-life balance so is willing to consider flexible working requests which are in the best interests of the applicant and the organisation.



Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.



Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.



We continually invest in our facilities, including a 30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an 80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.



We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.



The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received.



If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.



Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.



Successful applicants will be expected to produce high quality imaging services to assist in diagnosis and treatment and will also be responsible for training and supervising junior staff and students.

Responsibilities include:

1. Approach all situations with curiosity, interest and with the potential to innovate.

2. To demonstrate perspective taking when dealing with patients, customers and fellow staff alike so that all views are understood and considered.

3. To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

4. To ensure that all patients receive the best possible standard of care.

5. Commitment to ensuring own development by exposing self to all necessary modalities at West Middlesex University Hospital or Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

6. To be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to become proficient in the more specialised techniques e.g. CT, IR and MRI.

7. Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example.

8. Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate.

9. Ensure that Radiation Protection guidelines, IR(ME)R, IRR, etc. guidelines and local rules are strictly adhered to.

10. Ensure that all guidelines relating to staff and patient safety are adhered to whilst in the MRI unit.

11. Ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to, and that all working areas are kept clean and safe.

12. Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes as required.

13. Proactively demonstrate interest in developing oneself professionally by proposing QI projects, collecting data and presenting at inter/national conferences.

14. Participate in research studies conducted at CWHFT, including those as part of Imperial College.

15. Report and record all equipment faults as well as be able to assist with the diagnosis and remedy of routine faults.

16. Participate in the on call and stand by rotas as required.

17. To offer an initial assessment and interpretation of images produced by themselves or more junior staff in the course of their role.

18. Comply with, and be able to demonstrate and instruct, safe manual handling techniques.

19. Comply with and be able to demonstrate safe infection control measures.

20. Strive to achieve competencies required to progress to band 7 radiographer role.

21. To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with rostering requirements to ensure a robust and safe imaging service across the Trust.

22. Maintain a high level of commitment to, and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD). The post holder is encouraged by the department to attend both personal and professional development activities that assist in their role and the service.

23. The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic professional development review, in accordance with Trust guidelines.

24. To undertake any other duties which may be appropriate to the post.