Job overview
To work in all general areas of the department on a rotational basis, working within set clinical protocols and IRMER regulations ensuring a high quality and efficient Radiographic Service. To ensure consistency of medical imaging quality and standards of patient care in a wide range of clinical environments as well as to a diverse range of patient presentations.
Main duties of the job
St Helier Hospital has 3 CT scanners and 2 MRI scanners and Epsom have 2 CT scanners and 2 MRI scanners, US and DEXA equipment for all age groups, and a Paediatric service at St Helier for x-ray and dental x-ray. We also have very successful Nuclear Medicine, Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology services.
We encourage applications from newly qualified Radiographers, more experienced radiographers and students about to qualify are also welcome to apply.
As a department we provide excellent opportunities for our staff to develop their career. Our department supports advanced practice where we have an established ultrasound training programme alongside radiographers trained in reporting. We are a teaching hospital and clinical placement centre for undergraduate students from Kingston University and all Radiographers are expected to contribute to the training of students.
There is a 24-hour Accident & Emergency department at both St Helier and Epsom sites. You will be required to take part in the out of hours on-call service and extended days evenings and weekends to ensure we provide consistent care to our patients through 7 day working.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualification and Training
Essential criteria
1. HPC registration
2. DCR or BSc (Hons) in Radiography
Desirable criteria
3. Evidence of Diverse learning experiences
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Wide experience of all radiographic procedures and equipment
5. Knowledge of current legislation (IRMER/ Health and Safety)
6. Previous Radiography NHS experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
7. Basic Computer skills
8. Ability to organise.
Desirable criteria
9. Attendance at Relevant Courses and teaching sessions
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Your application
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
NameHelen GrantJob titleLead Radiographer for Plain Film & IREmail addressTelephone number020 8296 3745