Senior Radiographer -JR108362

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHO ARE WE?

We are Circle Health Group.

We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.

We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.

We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.

WHO ARE YOU?

You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained.

You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction.

You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.

WHAT DO YOU DO?

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.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE?

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.

WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU?

You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.

You are an excellent judge and decision maker.

You are a highly effective problem solver.

You are proactive and driven to succeed.

You are punctual, committed and reliable.

You are flexible and adaptable.

WHAT ELSE?

This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments.

You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act.

You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm.

Health & Safety / Confidentiality

You must maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for staff, visitors and contractors.

In the course of their duties employees will have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff and Circle Health Group. On no account must information relating to identifiable patients be divulged to anyone other than authorised persons, for example, medical, nursing or other professional staff, as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and/or treatment of the patient. Similarly, no information of a personal or confidential nature concerning individual members of staff should be divulged to anyone without the proper authority. Failure to observe these rules will be regarded as serious misconduct, which could result in disciplinary action being taken including dismissal.

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This job description is not an exhaustive document and may be subject to alteration in the light of future changes and developments.

Opportunities with Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more.

Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working within the acute healthcare sector.
• Experience of customer care, including interacting with challenging customers and situations.
• Perform I.V. contrast injections.
• 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.

Desirable

• CT experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• A Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC) registration.

Desirable

• Successful completion of an approved Cannulation course.

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

The Chiltern Hospital

London Road

Great Missenden

Buckinghamshire

HP16 0EN

Employer's website

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