Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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. 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. 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
BSc (Hons) Radiography HCPC registration Member of SOR Interest in further study and CPD including research Experience
Broad general radiography experience at student at junior level Exposure to specialist techniques Skills and Knowledge
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 Willingness to participate in departmental service development Willingness to teach/train Awareness of developments in NHS Willingness to extend role Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust £34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum incl. HCAS
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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. 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. 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
BSc (Hons) Radiography HCPC registration Member of SOR Interest in further study and CPD including research Experience
Broad general radiography experience at student at junior level Exposure to specialist techniques Skills and Knowledge
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 Willingness to participate in departmental service development Willingness to teach/train Awareness of developments in NHS Willingness to extend role Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust £34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum incl. HCAS
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