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With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
Several exciting opportunities for Radiographer roles have become available within the Breast Services Department, based at Charing Cross Hospital. The redeveloped Breast Imaging service will be responsible for symptomatic and follow up imaging for the Breast Services pathways, including 2D and 3D mammography, stereo biopsies, CEM and CEM biopsies.
Applications are invited from HCPC registered Radiographers with significant breast imaging experience and holding the post graduate certificate in Mammography (UK), or overseas equivalent.
This is an onsite and full-time role, with voluntary weekend shifts aligned with service needs. Successful post holders will report directly to the Breast Superintendent Radiographer.
Due to the sensitive nature of this post, only female applicants can be considered, under Section 7 (2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
For more information or to arrange an appointment for an informal visit please contact sally.kirkaldy@nhs.net
Please note that all short-listed applicants will be contacted by e-mail and applicants are advised to check their NHS Jobs e-mail accounts regularly.
Main duties of the job
This busy service will require all Radiographers -
* to work independently on a rotational basis through both the CXH and SMH units
* to be confident cannulating and using an electronic injector, with training provided for those who have not cannulated previously.
* to perform stereo biopsies at both the SMH and CXH units, and at times performing stereo biopsy imaging independently as sole radiographer at both units.
* to work flexibly as sole radiographer in clinics out of hours and at busy times, both at the CXH and SMH units.
* once trained, to rotate through PACS duties, and perform basic PACS tasks during clinic times to ensure the smooth running of clinics.
* to participate in QA and QMS programmes.
* to take responsibility for B7 level assigned additional duties such as RPS, QA, H&S, Fire Warden, PE and other tasks.
* to maintain the required level of physical fitness to perform the role.
Working for our organisation
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 tous at interview.
Detailed job description and main 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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
* BSc in Radiography/Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
* Current HPC registration
* Postgraduate award or Certificate of Competence in Mammography
* Up to date CPD folder with relevant mammography evidence
Experience
* Must be able to demonstrate ongoing CPD
* Must be able to demonstrate understanding & knowledge of current techniques and equipment
* To have relevant experience
* Proof of extended radiographic roles
* Involvement in Quality Management Systems
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
* Understanding of IR(ME)R
* Be able to perform mammography within a specified time constraint
* Able to work under pressure
* Analytical & evaluation skills
* Dexterity & co-ordination for positioning patients
* Knowledge of breast disease and the NHS Breast Screening Programme
* Supervisory skills
* Knowledge of EXCEL
Right to work
If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Sally Kirkaldy Job title Superintendent Radiographer, Breast Services Email address sally.kirkaldy@nhs.net Telephone number 0203 313 0632
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