Senior Radiographer – MRI (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Bank staff role

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Three Shires Hospital in Northampton is seeking a Senior Radiographer to join the Imaging Department. This bank role requires covering shifts as and when needed, including holiday and absence periods, to ensure continued high quality imaging services.

You will perform general and specialised radiographic procedures, follow IRMER and radiation safety policies, and participate in training and peer review. HCPC registered radiographers with IV contrast capability preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
• HCPC registration required.
• Experience in acute healthcare sector.
• Can undertake IV contrast injections.
• IT systems familiarity (RIS/PACS).
• Cannulation course completed.
• Circle Health Group PGD training completed.
• Knowledge of HCPC Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Support imaging department operations to deliver high-quality imaging.
• Perform general and specialised radiographic procedures as per SOPs.
• Maintain radiation safety and IRMER policy compliance.
• Participate in supervision, training and peer review.
• Charge for imaging services in line with guidelines.
• Adhere to department policies and mandatory training.

Skills

ACUTE healthcare experience

I.V. contrast injections

HCPC registration

RIS/PACS familiarity

Customer care experience

Education

Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Senior Radiographer - MRI (Bank)
Three Shires Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £29.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Three Shires Hospital in Northampton is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Radiographer to join their team of staff in theImagingdepartment.

This is a bank role working on an as and when required basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• You actively participate in the efficient and safe operation of the Imaging Department, providing a consistent, high-quality service to all patients and visitors.
• You carry out general and specialised radiographic procedures within your scope of competence as agreed with the Clinical Services Manager - Imaging / Clinical Lead to high technical and quality standards, assessing patients & interpreting clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques.
• You undertake imaging examinations in line with department operational procedures and policies, using techniques that produce the lowest radiation dose to the patient and staff whilst producing high quality, diagnostic images.
• You practice good radiation, protection and safety and observe Local Rules and Systems of Work.
• You comply with departmental IRMER and Radiation Safety Policies & Procedures.
• You participate in supervision, training and peer review within your area of competence / expertise.
• You charge for all Imaging services in line with Charging Guidelines and fulfil all the charging / billing requirements of the hospital.
• You comply with the imaging department Radiation Policies, SOPs & WIs.
• You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience working within the acute healthcare sector.
• Experience of customer care, including interacting with challenging customers and situations.
• Can undertake I.V. contrast injections.
• A Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC) registration.
• A general radiographic background / training.
• IT systems familiarity e.g. RIS / PACS.
• Knowledge of the healthcare service sector and the systems and processes used.
• Awareness of College of Radiographers and HCPC Code of Conduct / Accountability.
• Knowledge of Radiation Regulations.
• Successful completion of an approved Cannulation course.
• Successful completion of the Circle Health Group PGD training and comply with the associated PGD.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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