About this role
Job summary
Senior Radiographer Band 6 Vacancy - Permanent
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, ambitious and motivated Rotational Senior Radiographer (Band 6) for Core Services. The post holder will be required to rotate through general x-ray, fluoroscopy, CT and theatres and they will participate in the delivery of an Agenda for change 24/7, 365 service.
This Position will be based at St. Bartholomew's Hospital which is in the heart of the City of London- St. Paul's.
Come and join our friendly and supportive team of Radiographers, where continuous professional development is encouraged. You will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge and experience guided by our expert clinical leads. In addition you will have the opportunity to use your initiative and to augment to your skills and experience!
Main duties of the job
We offer a full range of local and specialist services, which includes centres for the treatment of cancer, heart conditions, fertility, endocrinology and sexual health. The hospital includes the site of the new state-of-the-art Barts Heart Centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Europe's largest specialised cardiovascular centre. The appropriate candidate will have good general radiographic experience, be resilient, flexible and able to demonstrate leadership and clinical supervision skills. The post holder will work closely with the Clinical, Radiographic and managerial teams.
Applicants for all posts above must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers and HCPC registration.
For further details / informal visits contact:
For further queries, please contact Jonathan Smith -Core Services Lead by e-mail [email protected]
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oBSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers, or equivalents oHealth and Care Professions Council Registration oEvidence of career-long commitment to CPD
Desirable
oStudent Clinical Assessors Course oCollege of Radiographers accredited IV cannulation course oPostgraduate study in a relevant area
Experience Essential
oUp to date knowledge of general imaging techniques oAble to work unsupervised oAwareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care oUnderstanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality oCompletion of preceptorship oExperience of on-call and out of hours roster
Desirable
oGreater than 18 months post-graduation experience. oCT Radiography experience. oPrevious experience as Band 6 radiographer oExperience of training staff and students oDemonstrates ongoing CPD.
Knowledge/Skills Essential
oAbility to work as part of a team oAbility to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff. oAbility to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively oAbility to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies oAbility to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances oAbility to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance oBasic computer and keyboard skills. oKeep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis oSelf-motivated with an ability to motivate others oAble to work flexibly based on needs of service.
Desirable
Intermediate IT skills.
Communication Essential
oDemonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills oEffective communication in a wide range of situations in writing, person or by telephone oComputer and keyboard skills. oKeep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis. oFluent in verbal and written English.
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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)