We are seeking a senior radiographer who wishes to work at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital so that they are surrounded by people who put patients first and are also keen to invest in themselves and the organisation.
This Lead Radiographer – QSI, Quality and Governance role is for those not simply interested in the routine, day-today radiographer positions which may be offered elsewhere. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust believes that our people will get out what they put in, and that requires our active support to develop our people, so we make it a top priority that our radiographers always feel valued and part of something bigger.
The post holder will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of an effective quality assurance database of all imaging equipment in X-ray rooms and mobile x-ray equipment together with the superintendents and medical physics team.
The core aspects of this role will be to support the radiological sciences speciality/modalities in the monitoring of systems and data that provides evidence for the requirements of the quality agenda including;
QSI, Care Quality Commission, NHS Resolution, governance assurance, Patient Safety, Information governance. Support the clinical teams with the root cause analysis (RCA) process and delivering to timescale. Support the specialty with fulfilling duty of candour requirements. 72 hour reports to meet the trust quality requirement. Outsourced service escalation from contract meeting of any quality issues and support the ongoing work to achieve the ISO levels of attachment via effective monitoring and or escalation from radiological sciences speciality/modality to care groups’ quality and risk governance meetings.
As part of this role you will rotate through all relevant modalities within the departments such as general x-ray, CT, General, Interventional etc. The successful applicant will be required to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Core hours will be worked on a rotational basis, between 8am and 8pm Monday to Sunday and on-call.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Brid Corkery Job title: Deputy Head of Imaging Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 02033158573
