Senior Radiographer - Neuroimaging (Band 6)

Job overview

Please note, this role is currently within a consultation period for a proposed organisational change. This includes a change to the roles, scope of patient cohort and modalities required by the current job description. Please email [email protected] with any further queries.

The Neuroradiology department at King’s is one of the busiest in the UK, providing specialised imaging services to the population of South East London and Kent. King’s is a major trauma centre with the only 24 hour helicopter service in London, and a hyper-acute stroke centre.

We work a 4-day compressed hours week, where weekend and night shift working will be a requirement.

The Neuroradiology CT scanner is integral to the hyper-acute stroke pathway as well as other advanced neuroradiology scanning such as STEALTH, cranioplasty and intracranial CT angiography.

The department has 3 Siemens MRI scanners, including a brand new 3T system. We carry out specialised MRI studies such as advanced tumour imaging, perfusion scanning, spectroscopy and functional imaging, in addition to scans under general anaesthetic for both adult and paediatric patients.

In our bi-plane interventional suite, radiographers are an integral part of the team, participating in neurovascular treatments such as coil embolization of cerebral aneurysms, and mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke. The thrombectomy service has recently been extended to provide 24/7 access to this vital intervention.

Main duties of the job

As a Neuroradiographer, you will rotate through MRI, CT, IR, x-ray and theatres, working within the multi-modality team to provide an efficient and patient-focused service. A comprehensive training programme is provided in all areas. CT, MRI or angiography experience is desirable.

You will be a qualified radiographer with experience in general radiography, able to assess and image the daily caseload of patients, and to ensure provision of the highest standards of patient care. You will be able to work autonomously, consulting senior staff as and when necessary.

You will be expected to participate in the supervision and teaching of Radiographers, Radiology Department Assistants, Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers as appropriate.

This post has a weekend and night working requirement as part of a 7 day working pattern.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.