Diagnostic Radiographer (Band 5)

Job summary
You will be based in our main department undertaking all aspects of plain radiography, fluoroscopy, mobiles and theatres. We offer all radiographers training in general radiography and fluoroscopy.

Our department is an extremely friendly and supportive place to work and we look forward to welcoming a new post-holder into our team.

West Middlesex is the ideal hospital to consolidate all your knowledge from training and build a strong base on which to progress.

We welcome new graduates as well as qualified applicants.

This post has a commitment to 7 day working including an on call system involving night and weekend duties and the successful candidate may be required to work extended hours as deemed necessary by the department.

Further education and career progression is supported by the department and our Consultant Radiographer.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to produce high quality images to assist in diagnosis and treatment of all patients.

They will fulfil their requirement of their role within the Imaging team, and uphold the standards expected of them from their professional body.

About us
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 Diagnostic, Treatment & Education Centre (DTEC) 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.

Job responsibilities

• To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to a high standard.
• To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care.
• To be conversant with the routine procedures in all general and screening rooms, casualty and mobile and theatre radiography.
• To assist with the practical training of student radiographers.
• To communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the Department.
• To ensure that the Radiation Protection guidelines, IR (ME) R guidelines and local rules are strictly adhered to.
• To 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.
• To participate in the departmental quality assurance programmes as required.
• To report and record all equipment faults.
• To participate in the on call and stand by rotas as required.
• To undertake any other duties which may be appropriate to the post.
• To offer an initial assessment and interpretation of images produced in the course of their role.
• To comply with, and be able to demonstrate and instruct, safe manual handling techniques.
• To comply with and be able to demonstrate safe infection control measures.
• To strive to achieve competencies required to progress to Band 6 radiographer
• To maintain a commitment to, and take responsibility for, personal development utilising principles of Continuous 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.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Member of SOR
• Interest in further study and CPD including research

Experience
Essential

• Broad general radiography experience at student at junior level

Desirable

• Exposure to specialist techniques

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to work under own initiative
• Ability to make decisions
• Organisational skills
• Interest in teaching/training
• Up to date technical knowledge
• Ability to undertake primary diagnosis from acquired images
• Ability to safely use specialist equipment
• A good understanding and demonstration of Customer Service Standards
• Ability to supervise more junior staff including students
• Able to apply use of IT to principles of patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Willingness to participate in departmental service development
• Willingness to teach/train
• Awareness of developments in NHS
• Willingness to extend role

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 6AF, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
Contact: Mr Roshan Khugputh, X-ray Superintendent Radiographer
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