About this role
Job summary
On the first of February 2021 the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals became part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust- a truly once in a generation development.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced radiographer to join our management team, as the lead radiographer for IR, x-Ray, and fluoroscopy in the Imaging Department at the Royal Brompton Hospital. The post offers the chance to develop team leadership skills within heart and lung imaging.
In January 2022 we opened a new diagnostic imaging centre with state-of-the-art facilities including an additional CT scanner (Siemens Force), a dedicated interventional radiology lab (Phillips Azurion 7) and a Siemens fluoroscopy & DR room. The rest of the department is within the existing buildings and includes; 2 Siemens CT scanners, 6 cardiac catheter labs, including a hybrid theatre/cath lab, 2 general DR x-ray rooms and DR mobiles.
We offer supportive comprehensive training in the specialist imaging modalities focused on cardiac and respiratory procedures and you will be part of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
To help ensure the provision of a high-quality general x-ray, IR and fluoroscopy service at the Royal Brompton Hospital, meeting the needs of referrers and maintaining high standards of patient care.
As part of the management team, the post requires leadership of the general x-ray, IR, and fluoroscopy areas of the Imaging Department. Having responsibility for work carried out in these areas, and the staff working within them.
To work in a clinical capacity as a rotational radiographer through the general, and CT areas. There is optional engagement with the out-of-hours service.
To be an RPS for general x-ray, IR, and fluoroscopy; ensuring that work is carried out within the local and national regulations and guidelines concerning ionising radiation and health and safety.
To be responsible for the induction, assessment, training and workload allocation of the radiographers.
To ensure equipment is maintained and operated safely, with SOP's, risk assessments, and training records developed and implemented.
Assisting with stock levels and procurement.
To contribute to the continuing professional development, competence and overall performance of all staff in the radiology department
To play a role in the continuous development of the department as a member of the radiology management team, and to be involved with day-to-day running of the department, as well as deputising for members of the management team when required.
About us
Royal Brompton andHarefield hospitals make upthe largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We believe our staff should feel valued and proud of their work delivering compassionate care to every patient. Staff wellbeing is vital to the delivery of safe and effective care and will be a parallel priority to patient care at all times.
We believe in developing our staff and take staff suggestions and ideas for improvement seriously.
Our three core values are: We care, we respect, we are inclusive.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and specific skills please look at the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC Radiographers Board Registration BSC in Radiography or Diploma of College of Radiographers or equivalent
Desirable
RPS Certification
Experience Essential
Minimum 5 years post qualification experience
Desirable
IR lead experience
Skills and abilities Essential
High level of IT skills
Desirable
Proficient in the use of Epic
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Brompton Hospital
Sydney Street
London
SW3 6NP
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)