About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an HPCP registered, enthusiastic, dedicated and highly skilled Senior Band 7 Radiographer to join the team at Charing Cross Hospital.
Candidates should be skilled in CT contrast studies and ideally MRI or IR and have recent extensive Band 6 experience.
As a band 7 radiographer you will rotate across all modalities and be reponsible for supporting your managers in ensuring that service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.
The post will give you the opportunity to build on and extend your clinical expertise and develop your management and leadership skills. Education and training are key elements of the department, and the applicant should have a good knowledge of all specialized modalities. Being flexible and innovative in your ways of working will be fundamental to your role and good communication skills are essential.
Main duties of the job
Be accountable for direct delivery of the full range of highly specialist clinical/technical services needed to support the Trusts fleet of dialysis equipment and associated water treatment plants. Ensure that no patient treatments are lost owing to lack of adequate maintenance; equipment must be safe and available to professional users whenever required. This will necessitate identifying where backup contingencies are required. Exercise judgement to determine whether an item of equipment or consumable is hazardous and withdraw it from service. Base the judgement on an assessment of the clinical risks of interrupting any treatment dependent on the equipment. Responsible for working within a budget set for Renal Technical Services Department which will include parts, repairs and sundry items, such as IT. Authoriser for the Trusts e-procurement programme within delegated limits for Medical Equipment upkeep, working within the financial targets set ensuring compliance with Trust's Standing Orders. Responsible for line management of staff including recruitment, discipline and appraisal. Ensure that the Trust's HR policies are adhered to. Responsible for working within the Trust's Medical Equipment Policy framework and implementing any policy changes. Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate. Participate in the on call 24/7 technical cover out of hour's rota.
About us
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 widens 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
Degree, in an appropriate engineering discipline or equivalent experience. Registered IPEM Clinical Technologist In-depth practical, diploma-level postgraduate experience and specialist knowledge of a broad range of processes relating to Equipment Management, clinical governance or equivalent experience
Desirable
Diploma in Renal technology
Experience Essential
Three years specialist experience as a renal technologist Previous managerial /supervisor experience with responsibilities for others in all aspects of the management of clinical equipment Experience of working under a Quality Management System. Registered with the Association of Renal Technologists Extensive knowledge of test procedures used to verify safety and performance of a wide range of medical equipment.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential
Must be able to lead a team and work as part of the team. Sound understanding of scientific and engineering technologies used in medical equipment. E.g. electrical safety Must have a full UK driving licence Ability to diagnose complex faults Good oral and written communications. Good listening skills Be able to physically lift heavy equipment, carry out repetitive equipment testing and work in awkward positions several times each day. Dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for use of precision tools, where high standard of accuracy is needed to prevent harm to self or patients Ability to make fine alterations to equipment controls to adjust more than one reading. Simultaneously. Ability to perform physically accurate, fine work in confined and obscured spaces.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Charing Cross Hospital
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)