This Band 7 post sits in the Imaging Department at Whipps Cross Hospital, within Barts Health NHS Trust, which serves one of the busiest A&Es in the country. The postholder works across CT, interventional radiography and general X-ray, supervising junior radiographers and imaging assistants while covering a round-the-clock service. The role also deputises for the modality lead and manages patient flow to secure same-day imaging. Candidates need HCPC registration, and internal applicants are considered first.
What the job involves
- Contribute to the safe and effective running of the imaging department within a multi-disciplinary team
- Perform a wide range of x-ray examinations to a high standard
- Rotate through CT, interventional radiography (IR) and general X-ray
- Take part in delivering a 24/7, 365-day imaging service
- Supervise band 5 and 6 radiographers, assistant practitioners, imaging assistants, students, apprentices and visitors
- Deputise for the modality lead
- Manage the flow of emergency and in-patients to ensure same-day imaging
- Ensure high-quality patient care and experience
- Role model professional behaviour and act in line with HCPC standards of proficiency
- Build positive working relationships based on trust, mutual respect and open, honest communication
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(D) or equivalent
- Evidence of career-long commitment to CPD
- Postgraduate study in a relevant area
Registration & licences
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Experience
- Leadership and mentoring experience
- Experience of on-call and out-of-hours rostering
- Completion of preceptorship
- Able to work unsupervised
- Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in patient care
Skills & knowledge
- Effective verbal and written communication in a range of situations, including by telephone
- Computer and keyboard skills
- Keeping records up to date, clear, accurate and concise
- Fluent verbal and written English
Nice to have
- Student Clinical Assessors Course
- College of Radiographers accredited IV cannulation course
- CT and/or interventional radiography experience
- Previous experience as a Band 7 radiographer
- Experience of training staff and students
- Demonstrated ongoing CPD
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
