Job summary
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest specialist orthopaedic Trust in the UK with a world renowned reputation.

We are looking for a band 7 radiographer with good experience in cross sectional imaging to join our scanning department team at the RNOH Stanmore site. The role is for a 12 month fixed term contract and will also cover overseeing the department's research and audit commitments.

It is a great time to join the scanning department at the RNOH. We have recently upgraded our 3T MRI scanner to a Philips Elition X with ambient experience and we offer a unique hypnotherapy service for claustrophobic patients.

The post offers an excellent opportunity for a hardworking, experienced scanning radiographer who would like to develop their leadership and management skills as well as their clinical skills in cross-sectional orthopaedic imaging.

Main duties of the job
The role will be based in the Scanning Department of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. The department currently runs an extended day, 6 day a week service with plans to extend this to 7 days. We provide a full on call service outside working hours so weekend and out of hours working is an essential requirement of this post.

You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, applying knowledge and skill to produce high quality images and adapt techniques to meet complex patient requirements.

The post holder will support the flow of patients through the department through the prompt protocolling of requests, corresponding with clinical teams and radiologists where needed and responding to MRI safety queries and concerns.

The post holder will also be key in ensuring the delivery of a safe, patient focused service and be able to respond and diffuse any potential complaints or concerns. The post holder is expected to actively contribute to departmental audits and service improvements.

You will be required to support and deputise for the scanning superintendent radiographer. In return you will be able to gain experience in some managerial duties such as appraisals and recruitment. You will also have the opportunity to develop further managerial skills through the Trust's leadership and management training programmes.

About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/

Job responsibilities
As a band 7 radiographer you will be integral to the smooth running of the department. You will work closely with other members of the team including radiologists, radiographers and assistants, and will be involved in the teaching of students and more junior members of staff.

For a full list of job responsibilities and person specification please refer to the attached job description.

Job responsibilities
As a band 7 radiographer you will be integral to the smooth running of the department. You will work closely with other members of the team including radiologists, radiographers and assistants, and will be involved in the teaching of students and more junior members of staff.

For a full list of job responsibilities and person specification please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• significant post graduate clinical experience to include cross-sectional imaging
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Day to day operational management and problem solving

Desirable

• Evidence of published/presented work
• Evidence of introducing change through audit
• Experience in procurement

Qualifications
Essential

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• IV cannulation trained

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in cross-sectional imaging
• Management qualification

Skills
Essential

• Able to convey information clearly to ensure the co-operation and safety of service users.
• Able to prioritise work.
• Good analytical and organisational skills
• Evidence of CPD and audit
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Evidence of writing and reviewing policies and procedures

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• significant post graduate clinical experience to include cross-sectional imaging
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Day to day operational management and problem solving

Desirable

• Evidence of published/presented work
• Evidence of introducing change through audit
• Experience in procurement

Qualifications
Essential

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• IV cannulation trained

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in cross-sectional imaging
• Management qualification

Skills
Essential

• Able to convey information clearly to ensure the co-operation and safety of service users.
• Able to prioritise work.
• Good analytical and organisational skills
• Evidence of CPD and audit
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Evidence of writing and reviewing policies and procedures

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.

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

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