Radiographer

As a Band 5 Radiographer you will be expected to rotate through all Plain Imaging areasand participate in the (paid) on-call and out of hours service, following an appropriate induction period. You will actively participate in the Radiographer red dot and commenting system for ED Plain Imaging and the NG tube commenting system following training and assessment. After gaining experience and competence in Plain Imaging, Fluoroscopy and DEXA you will undertake full CT training in order to progress into a Band 6 role.

The department has an excellent track record for supporting CPD and actively encourages new and extended roles. Our commitment to ongoing training and professional development has secured excellent career progression for staff currently in the department with a well-established and continually growing team of Advanced Practice Reporting Radiographers. Post graduate education and training is supported and encouraged, with current staff completing qualifications in MSK, CXR, MRI, Mammogram and Barium Swallow Reporting, as well as Post Graduate Certificates in all modalities.

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 on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Education & Qualification

Essential: - BSc Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent; - State Registration (HPC)

Desirable: - Certificate of competency in IV cannulation and contrast administration

Skills and Abilities

Desirable: - Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload

Experience

Essential: - Experience of General Radiography in the NHS; - Experience of Image evaluation and assessment e.g. Red Dot scheme

Desirable: - Demonstrates knowledge and experience of Quality Assurance testing

Knowledge

Desirable: - Red dot and other Radiographic interpretation knowledge

Trust Values

Essential: - Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values