Senior Radiographer

Pulse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is seeking an experienced Senior Radiographer to support clinical leadership. The ideal candidate will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care and participate in service development. Responsibilities include assessing imaging referrals and maintaining professional standards. Competitive benefits include a private healthcare scheme and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year

27 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Free cinema society membership

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical and service development capacity.
• Registration with HCPC is required.
• Participate in a CPD programme.

Responsibilities

• Assess clinical justification of Radiography referrals.
• Acquire diagnostic images and position patients.
• Ensure high standards of patient care are maintained.

Skills

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently & accurately

Self motivated & able to motivate others

Evidence of decision making skills

Education

Diagnostic Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc Hons

Current HCPC registration

Radiation Protection Certificate

Certificate of Competence in CT/MRI

Job description

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Pulse have recently partnered with one of the UK’s specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Radiographer, who can provide overall support for the clinical leadership of the service. This post is based in London, which is easily accessible via public transport.

About the role:
As a Senior Radiographer, you will be working in a clinical and service development capacity to ensure the service to patients is planned, delivered and evaluated in line with evidence-based practice. Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to help create and maintain a robust service.

What’s in it for you as a Senior Radiographer:

• Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
• 27 days annual leave
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
• Free newspaper and media subscriptions
• Local Business discounts
• Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual events and recognition awards
• Career progression and increments
• For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Radiographer:

• Assess the clinical justification of Radiography referrals Act as an operator under IRMER (2000)
• Act as a point of advice for imaging referrers
• Act as a point of advice for patient enquiries regarding their referral
• Acquire diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations
• Operate advanced software on specialised Radiological equipment
• Participate in the organisation, co-ordination and prioritisation of the flow of work within the department
• Ensure that a high standard of patient care and high professional standards are maintained throughout the Imaging department
• Participate in a CPD programme for all staff
• Review images and in liaison with Radiologists ensure that supplementary imaging procedures are considered
• Be familiar with the range of technical applications available on Imaging equipment
• Perform intravenous cannulation and manual injection of contrast agent on completion of training and/or hospital competency
• Liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources
• Adapt and quickly respond to changes in service, patients or departmental need
• Trouble-shoot equipment faults and make suitable provision for the service in the event of equipment failure

What we are looking for in a Senior Radiographer:

• Diagnostic Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc Hons
• Evidence of CPD
• Certificate of Competence in CT/MRI
• Current HCPC registration
• Radiation Protection Certificate
• Evidence of decision making skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently & accurately
• Excellent presentation skills
• Self motivated & able to motivate others

Why work with Pulse?

• Knowledgeable, dedicated and vastly experienced Permanent Team with longstanding professional relationships with multiple clients
• Access to exclusive vacancies through our numerous Master Vendor trusts across the country
• Vacancies outside of NHS Rate caps with our private sector agreements
• Access to International roles outside of England and the United Kingdom

Please note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of theCode of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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