RadiographerNHS

Job summary

Job : Radiographer Hours: Monday-Sunday, 36 hours a week, 3x12hr shifts Location: Redruth, Cornwall InHealth sees more than 5 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide. Following the Michael Richards report, in which it was highlighted that diagnostic services should be delivered taking a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community away from acute settings, we at InHealth are excited to be partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres to support this vision, and recently have opened a number of brand new CDCs across the UK. Right now, we are looking to recruit a Radiographer, to join our team in Redruth. This role will be cross sectional working across MRI, CT and X-ray- but this role specifically will require you to have strong skills in CT or MRI

Main duties of the job

Providing a great experience for patients attending MRI, CT and Xray, supporting them through the process from referral to results Running quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate Respecting and working within patient's and service users' customs, values and spiritual beliefs, making sure their views are sought and taken into account Performing triage functions of referrals, as required Supporting patient bookings and making sure patient information systems are maintained with accurate and up-to-date information Completing competency assessments Adhering to all operational procedures Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Sharing knowledge and clinical experience with the wider team to support each others growth and development.

Job description

Hours: Monday-Sunday, 36 hours a week, 3x12hr shifts

Location: Redruth, Cornwall

InHealth sees more than 5 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide.

Following the Michael Richards report, in which it was highlighted that diagnostic services should be delivered taking a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community away from acute settings, we at InHealth are excited to be partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres to support this vison, and recently have opened a number of brand new CDCs across the UK.

Right now, we are looking to recruit a Radiographer, to join our team in Redruth. This role will be cross sectional working across MRI, CT and X-ray and we appreciate your experience may be stronger in certain modalities- but this role specifically will require you to have strong skills in CT or MRI

What you will do:

• As a Radiographer you will be responsible for ensuring our patients receive the best standard of care while generating high-quality images to support their healthcare pathway. You will deliver an effective and professional service, working alongside your colleagues in a dynamic and fast paced environment

What you are responsible for:

• Providing a great experience for patients attending MRI, CT and Xray, supporting them through the process from referral to results
• Running quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate
• Respecting and working within patient's and service users' customs, values and spiritual beliefs, making sure their views are sought and taken into account
• Performing triage functions of referrals, as required
• Supporting patient bookings and making sure patient information systems are maintained with accurate and up-to-date information
• Completing competency assessments
• Adhering to all operational procedures
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Sharing knowledge and clinical experience with the wider team to support each others growth and development.

We are looking for someone who has:

• BSc Radiography or equivalent
• Membership of an appropriate professional body and holds a valid registration (HCPC)
• A good understanding of fundamental MRI and CT physics and different scanning techniques and sequences
• A proven knowledge of the requirements of a radiographers role regarding the care of patients, their careers and other colleagues
• A high level of professionalism and technical standard of work
• Aptitude towards improving quality
• The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of the implications of the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Principles and GDPR
• A flexible approach to work and able to work across 7 days (Mon-Sun)
• A strong team player attitude, being supportive, caring, reliable and trustworthy
• The ability to be calm when working under pressure and in a busy environment
• A positive attitude, taking pride in their work and is passionate about the service they provide
• The passion for developing their career in radiography and working towards new milestones.

You should apply if you have experience:

• Working with MRI/ CT and Xray equipment in either a hospital, community or mobile setting
• In basic and routine MRI and/or CT examinations, with the ambition to learn more complex scans
• In different courses such as infection control training, manual handling, basic life support
• Scanning with contrast, or be looking to develop this skill
• In health and safety policies and procedures with imaging equipment
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team.

About us

InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.