Band 6 Radiographers in City of Westminster

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 Radiographers to join our Imaging team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The post will be based at Hammersmith Hospital. The post will give the opportunity for you to build on and extend your clinical skills.Education and training are key elements of the department. We encourage and support staff in their CPD and offer both undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities. The Imaging Department at Hammersmith Hospital performs a comprehensive range of procedures over a variety modalities with both clinical and research work being undertaken. We provide complex imaging for the many specialist centres within our Hospital, including Renal Transplant Medicine, Hepatobiliary and Cardiothoracic medicine.,

• To carry out radiographic examinations across a range of modalities to the agreed standard of the department.
• To maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and be patient focused at all times.
• To work in an efficient and effective manner at all times.
• To appear on duty promptly and appropriately dressed and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• To plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
• To vet request forms for validity and appropriateness.
• To determine whether repeat X-rays or extra projections are required.
• To undertake IV injections in line with departmental policy.
• To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the area superintendent radiographer.
• To work unsupervised as and when required.
• To work using own initiative but be aware own limitations and seek guidance when necessary., 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.
• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Registration
• Commitment to continuous professional development, Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effective
• Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
• Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances, Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
• Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
• 12 months post-graduation experience, Greater than 18 months post-graduation experience
• CT and/or Angiography experience
• Previous experience as Band 6 radiographer
• Experience of training staff and students
• Demonstrate ongoing CPD
  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. Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widines health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.