An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dental Directorate for two full time Band 6 Senior Radiographers (Open to newly qualified Radiographers)
Explore a rewarding career opportunity within our Dental Radiology Department. We're currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of a full-time Band 6 Senior Radiographer.
This position requires a collaborative and flexible approach, as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. With a 37.5 hours work per week, the role is situated within our operational hours from Monday to Friday (8:00 am to 8:00 pm). As a member of our team, you'll be working alongside Radiographers, Dental Nurses, Imaging Support Staff, and Radiologists.
The Dental Radiology Department is experiencing growth and supports various services, including intraoral and extraoral imaging, salivary gland interventions, undergraduate dental student supervision, Cone Beam Computed Tomography, and research programs.
This opportunity provides a professional environment where your skills can thrive. Join us and contribute to the expansion of our Dental Radiology Department while enjoying the potential for personal and professional development.
Main duties of the role
- Produce high quality radiographic images using a range of x-ray equipment, taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.
- Undertake similar duties when required to work at the St Thomas’ Dental Centre at St Thomas’ Hospital, as well as on the satellite units on floors 21, 22, 25 and 26.
- Have an active role in supervising the taking of radiographs by Radiography students, Dental Undergraduates and provide support and advice in the taking of dental radiographs by Postgraduates if required.
- Take an active role in teaching undergraduate Radiography students during their departmental modality placement in dental radiography.
- Maintain a high standard of patient care and ensure that all precautions are taken to prevent the occurrence of accidents to patients, visitors and other members of staff.
- Comply with all ionising radiation regulations and observe the local rules for radiation protection.
- Act as an operator under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 as defined in Department protocols.
- Use the X-ray equipment and accessories correctly and keep them clean, and report any faults or unsafe condition in any item of equipment to management.
- Comply with the Infection Control Policy.
- Appear punctually and correctly dressed.
- Keep abreast and be fully conversant with current techniques.
- Participate in the Quality Assurance and Reject Film Analysis programmes which operate within the department.
Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Who We Are
We are comprised of a team of Radiographers, Dental Nurses, Imaging Support Staff, Admin staff and Consultants in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology.
We also work in collaboration with LSBU and King's College London University and together we strive to deliver research-enhanced and innovative training with a high level of clinical experience.
The department is operational from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm (Monday to Friday). The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week.
Who are we looking for?
Full time Senior Radiographer - Band 6 - 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for a Radiographer to join our multidisciplinary team. The focus of this post is to provide high quality radiographs of the teeth and maxillofacial region, supervising undergraduate and post-graduate radiography and dental students, taking part in quality assurance and improvement programmes.
What We Offer
We offer a CPD funding programme to support your development and to assist you in achieving your career goals.
Our department is fully digital and provides you with the opportunity to work with state of the art equipment and re-known professionals. Our unique services are equipped with a wide range of modern dental imaging modalities including 3D Dental Cone Beam CT, Interventional fluoroscopy, Sialography and Ultrasound.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gina Williams Job title: Superintendent Radiographer/Service Manager Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 02071889872
