General Diagnostic Radiographer

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Diagnostic Radiographer for a permanent, full-time position in Southampton. The successful candidate will provide high-quality imaging services, ensuring efficient patient care and communication. Experience in general imaging, especially with paediatrics, is essential. The role includes shifts between 07:00 and 21:00 with full on-call and weekend commitments. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Employer and employee contributory pension

'Spire for you' reward platform

Free annual Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free off-site staff car park

Qualifications

• Experience required in all general imaging including paediatrics, theatre, and portables.
• Ability to make informed decisions on diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, efficient radiographic service.
• Ensure efficient throughput of patient examinations.
• Communicate with patients about delays and examination findings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in general imaging

Ability to care for patients

Education

Qualified Radiographer

Current Registration with HCPC

Job description

Spire Southampton Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a diagnostic Radiographer who is experienced in general imaging including paediatrics, theatre and portables. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

• To be part of a team delivering high quality, efficient radiographic service.
• To provide highly skilled and specialised imaging for patients, to make informed decisions on the diagnostic imaging required and to demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to the duties carried out
• To be responsible for the standard of own imaging work and that of other supervised radiographers and students: This standard will be that set by Spire.
• To ensure that an efficient throughput of patient examinations is achieved. This will also involve advice of the booking of appointments and advice on preparation as required.
• To ensure that patients are cared for in the department especially in their own area of work. To communicate to patients and others any delays likely to affect them, and within the standards set by the HPC to describe examination findings, if appropriate

About us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities:

• To be part of a team delivering high quality, efficient radiographic service.
• To provide highly skilled and specialised imaging for patients, to make informed decisions on the diagnostic imaging required and to demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to the duties carried out
• To be responsible for the standard of own imaging work and that of other supervised radiographers and students: This standard will be that set by Spire.
• To ensure that an efficient throughput of patient examinations is achieved. This will also involve advice of the booking of appointments and advice on preparation as required.
• To ensure that patients are cared for in the department especially in their own area of work. To communicate to patients and others any delays likely to affect them, and within the standards set by the HPC to describe examination findings, if appropriate

Who we're looking for: Qualified Radiographer Current Registration with HCPC with no restriction on practise Experience is required for all general imaging including paediatrics, theatre and portables Excellent communication skills Contract: Permanent, Full-time Hours: Shifts between 07:00 and 21:00. Full on call and weekend commitment required. Benefits: We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 100 retailers
• Free annual Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free off-site staff car park

Our ValuesWe are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver onFor us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities:

• To be part of a team delivering high quality, efficient radiographic service.
• To provide highly skilled and specialised imaging for patients, to make informed decisions on the diagnostic imaging required and to demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to the duties carried out
• To be responsible for the standard of own imaging work and that of other supervised radiographers and students: This standard will be that set by Spire.
• To ensure that an efficient throughput of patient examinations is achieved. This will also involve advice of the booking of appointments and advice on preparation as required.
• To ensure that patients are cared for in the department especially in their own area of work. To communicate to patients and others any delays likely to affect them, and within the standards set by the HPC to describe examination findings, if appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please see below

Experience

• Please see below

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.