This 12-month post sits in the CT and Interventional Radiology team at Charing Cross Hospital, for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The work covers neurological and general interventional and CT procedures, including a 24-hour cerebral thrombectomy service. The rotation splits time evenly between CT and IR across a round-the-clock pattern within contracted hours, using two bi-plane interventional rooms and two CT scanners. Applicants need a radiography degree, DCR(D) and HCPC registration, with a start date of 4 January 2027.
What the job involves
- Assist in providing an efficient 24-hour CT and IR service
- Work as part of a radiographic CT/IR team delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic care
- Provide radiographic expertise in neuro and general interventional and CT procedures, including cerebral thrombectomy, neuro embolisations, TACE and R/MFA
- Rotate equally between CT and IR, covering both across 24/7 working within contracted hours
- Work closely with radiologists, nurses and multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients
- Develop and improve professional expertise through continuous professional development
- Maintain a safe working environment within the IR department
What’s required
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Radiography
- DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
Registration & licences
Experience
- Up to date knowledge of neuro and general CT and IR imaging techniques
- Previous CT and/or IR experience
- Experience of working unsupervised
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in patient care
- Knowledge of developments within the profession
Skills & knowledge
- Working effectively as part of a team
- Teaching and mentoring students, junior staff and new members of staff
- Coping with work pressures and managing time effectively
- Making prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Nice to have
- Post-graduate study
- Significant post-graduation experience
- Full-time CT/IR experience or a short rotation through CT/IR
- Experience of training staff and students
- Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
- Intravenous injecting skills
- Intramuscular injecting skills
What’s offered
- Career development
- Flexible working and wellbeing support
- Staff recognition scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car lease schemes
- Season ticket loan
- Membership options for onsite leisure facilities
- Support for further learning and role extension
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