Senior Radiographer - Neuroradiology

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, knowledgeable and motivated Band 7 radiographers to join the Neuroradiology team at King's College Hospital. We work a 4-day compressed hours week, where weekend and night shift working will be a requirement., As a senior neuroradiographer, you will rotate through all of the above modalities - managing the day-to-day workload; teaching and mentoring junior staff members; line management, working within the multi-modality team and liaising with internal and external service users to provide an efficient and patient-focused service. MRI expertise is essential, and CT or angiography experience is desirable.

You will be an experienced radiographer, able to manage and prioritise the daily caseload, 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, giving advice and guidance to patients and other health care professionals.

You will be expected to take a lead role in the supervision and teaching of Band 6 Radiographers, RDAs, and Student Radiographers as appropriate.

You will be actively involved in daily operation of the Department, working closely within a multidisciplinary team and deputise for the Clinical Specialist Radiographers in their absence.

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.

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., 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