Radiographer

Overview

Job:
Radiographer

Hours:

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

Location:

Yeovil

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, diagnostic services should be delivered with a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community away from acute settings. We at InHealth are 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.

We are looking to recruit a Radiographer to join our team in Yeovil. This role will be cross sectional across MRI, CT and X-ray, but specifically requires strong skills in CT and X-ray.

Providing a great experience for patients attending MRI, CT and X-ray, 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 ensuring 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 other s growth and development.

InHealth is the UK s 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 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 whom 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 how 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.

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

Location: Yeovil

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, diagnostic services should be delivered taking a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community away from acute settings, and we are partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres to support this vision, with several CDCs opened across the UK.

Right now, we are looking to recruit a Radiographer to join our team in Yeovil. This role will be cross sectional across MRI, CT and X-ray and we appreciate your experience may be stronger in certain modalities, but this role specifically requires you to have strong skills in CT and X-ray
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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 X-ray, 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 ensuring 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 other s growth and development.

We are looking for someone who has:

• 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 radiographer s 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…