Radiographer - Cornwall, United Kingdom - InHealth Group

InHealth Group Cornwall, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Permanent

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Job summary

Job title: Radiographer Salary: Competitive Hours: Monday-Sunday, 36 hours a week Location: Redruth, Cornwall Introduction: InHealth sees more than 4 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. Following this we are delighted to be opening a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Redruth, Cornwall In Autumn 2024, and are actively recruiting now to build a passionate and dedicated team to, ready to support this nationwide programme to enhance the availability of diagnostic Radiography in the community, while enhancing your own career. Right now, we are looking to recruit a Radiographer. This roll will be cross sectional working across MRI, CT and X-ray. We recognise you may be stronger in a certain modality, and this role will support you to enhance skills in all modalities to develop and maintain skills in multiple modalities. Start dates to be discussed at application stage.

Main duties of the job

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 X-ray scanning, supporting them through the process from referral to resultsRunning quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriateRespecting and working within patient's and service users' customs, values and spiritual beliefs, making sure their views are sought and taken into accountPerforming triage functions of referrals, as requiredSupporting patient bookings and making sure patient information systems are maintained with accurate and up-to-date informationCompleting competency assessmentsAdhering to all operational procedures Maintaining a clean and safe working environmentSharing knowledge and clinical experience with the wider team to support each others growth and development.

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 4 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 be the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and in accessible community settings, serving 5 million patients from 1,000 locations by 2025.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title: Radiographer

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Monday-Sunday, 36 hours a week

Location: Redruth, Cornwall

Introduction:

InHealth sees more than 4 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.

Following this we are delighted to be opening a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Redruth, Cornwall In Autumn 2024, and are actively recruiting now to build a passionate and dedicated team to, ready to support this nationwide programme to enhance the availability of diagnostic Radiography in the community, while enhancing your own career.

Right now, we are looking to recruit a Radiographer . This roll will be cross sectional working across MRI, CT and X-ray. We recognise you may be stronger in a certain modality, and this role will support you to enhance skills in all modalities to develop and maintain skills in multiple modalities.

Start dates to be discussed at application stage.

What you will do:

What you are responsible for:

Providing a great experience for patients attending MRI, CT and X-ray scanning, 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 and CT equipment in either a hospital, community or mobile setting

In basic and routine MRI and 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.

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Qualifications

Essential