Senior Radiographer - Mammography

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield 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.

Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UKs 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.

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

This is a Part time role for hours a week. Monday to Sunday. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Wednesday evenings required

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• 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.
• Aware of College of Radiographers and HCPC Code of Conduct / Accountability.
• Knowledge of Radiation Regulations.
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
• Radiography Degree/Diploma Mammographer Certification

Duties of this role include:

• To actively participate in the efficient and safe operation of the Imaging Department, providing a consistent, high quality service to all patients and visitors.
• To carry out general and specialised radiographic procedures within their 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.
• 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.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Life insurance
• One paid charity/volunteer day per year
• Extensive rewards and voluntary benefits including blue light card
• Free wellbeing services
• High Value Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

and much more!

Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
• Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC) registration
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
• Radiography Degree/Diploma Mammographer Certification

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Circle Health Group

Address

Thornbury Hospital

312 Fulwood Road

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S10 3BR

Employer's website

https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)