Diagnostic Radiographer

The London Clinic

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Diagnostic Radiographer (General and Interventional Radiology) (NHS Band 5 Associate Practioner equivalent) to join our Imaging department. This role is a based in in our Central London Hospital (NW1 4LJ). We are also offering a competitive salary range £34,384-£44,674 of per annum plus a fantastic array of benefits.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a to join our Pathology Department . This role is a based in in our Central London Hospital (NW1 4LJ). We are also offering a competitive salary range £22,336-£27,166 of per annum plus a fantastic array of benefits. Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care." Job Profile The Medical Laboratory Assistant is based in our Pathology department and provides assistance to the consultants and Biomedical Scientists in the day-to-day work of the histopathology laboratory. * Job Type: Medical Laboratory Assistant * Hours: 37.5 Hours/ Week including 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota basis. * Salary: £22,336-£27,166 * Location: The London Clinic, 20, 22 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6HL * Benefits package: Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%). Private Medical Healthcare. 33 day's annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays). Season

About us

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care."

Date posted

05 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,384 to £44,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Diag-Radiographer

Job locations

20 Devonshire Place

City of London

W1G 6HL


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Act as an Operator under IR(ME)R 2017 regulations, assess clinical justification of referrals to ensure that the benefit to the patient outweighs the radiation risk associated with the examination.
  • Act as a patient and staff advocate by minimising their exposure to radiation.
  • Provide efficient and courteous provision of radiographic services to the departments agreed standards whilst taking into account the patient's clinical, physical and cultural needs.
  • To participate in the departmental rota, being flexible in responding to service needs.
  • Perform out of hours duties as and when required within the departmental on call system.
  • Assess clinical workload, communicate work priorities and organise work load in conjunction with other team members.
  • To work effectively as part of a team with the respective work area.
  • Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of imaging equipment, reporting faults to senior staff and directly to the manufacturer / service provider when necessary.
  • Welcome patients, visitor and staff to the department / clinic and deal with enquiries in a kind and courteous manner.
  • Communicate with referrers and radiologists any referral queries after assessing clinical justification for an x-ray examination against IR(ME)R and local protocols, prior to undertaking the examination.
  • Communicate information relating to procedures to patients and ensure informed consent for examinations is obtained.
  • Give factual information to patients, regarding examinations and the necessary preparations.
  • Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smooth operation of service.
  • Ensure patients receive timely and accurate information about their examination, and ensure urgent findings are communicated in the appropriate way to referrers and radiologists.
  • Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • Act as an Operator under IR(ME)R 2017 regulations, assess clinical justification of referrals to ensure that the benefit to the patient outweighs the radiation risk associated with the examination.
  • Act as a patient and staff advocate by minimising their exposure to radiation.
  • Provide efficient and courteous provision of radiographic services to the departments agreed standards whilst taking into account the patient's clinical, physical and cultural needs.
  • To participate in the departmental rota, being flexible in responding to service needs.
  • Perform out of hours duties as and when required within the departmental on call system.
  • Assess clinical workload, communicate work priorities and organise work load in conjunction with other team members.
  • To work effectively as part of a team with the respective work area.
  • Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of imaging equipment, reporting faults to senior staff and directly to the manufacturer / service provider when necessary.
  • Welcome patients, visitor and staff to the department / clinic and deal with enquiries in a kind and courteous manner.
  • Communicate with referrers and radiologists any referral queries after assessing clinical justification for an x-ray examination against IR(ME)R and local protocols, prior to undertaking the examination.
  • Communicate information relating to procedures to patients and ensure informed consent for examinations is obtained.
  • Give factual information to patients, regarding examinations and the necessary preparations.
  • Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smooth operation of service.
  • Ensure patients receive timely and accurate information about their examination, and ensure urgent findings are communicated in the appropriate way to referrers and radiologists.
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    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    The London Clinic

    Address

    20 Devonshire Place

    City of London

    W1G 6HL


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    The London Clinic

    Address

    20 Devonshire Place

    City of London

    W1G 6HL


    Employer's website

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

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Resourcing Partner

    Rebecca Lawson

    R.Lawson@thelondonclinic.co.uk

    07860267953

    Date posted

    05 February 2024

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 5

    Salary

    £34,384 to £44,674 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    Diag-Radiographer

    Job locations

    20 Devonshire Place

    City of London

    W1G 6HL


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