Job summary
Join us as Diagnostics Radiographerat our Mobile X-Ray Service, Nationwide service based in Prisons.
You will travel from Devon and Cornwall to East Kent, covering prisons across the South of England.
You will be working closely & supporting the Clinical Lead Radiographer to deliver efficient X-Ray services at our prison sites, ensuring an exemplary levels of service is upheld for patients, referrers and clinical team.
For this position you should hold a: BSc in Diagnostics Radiographer or equivalent, HCPC registered & prior experience post registration.
The ideal candidate is required to have the ability to work independently, good communication and interpersonal skill. This role will require you to be flexible in approach to work and have availability to work and able to cover shifts at short notice.
Main duties of the job
In this varied Radiographer role you will have to demonstrate your highest level of patient care as well as providing comprehensive and effective high quality X-Ray service for private and NHS clients. Ensuring that all X-Ray referrals are evaluated and prioritised according to Healthshare Diagnostics clinical protocols and clinical information. This includes making sure medical exposures are carried out in accordance with Healthshare Diagnostics Radiation Safety (Medical Exposure) Policy and to act as a Practitioner, carrying out justification of exposures where required.
About us
Were an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.
Our approach means that whether its speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why weve been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.
We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether were interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, were always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.
We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever were interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.
We inspire with passion. Its hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. Theres no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and thats what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.
Benefits
25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
Private Healthcare (Employer paid)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Blue Light Card
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To exercise the highest standard of patient care and actively enhance the patient experience.
- To provide a comprehensive and effective high quality mobile X-Ray service for Private and
NHS clients.
- To perform a range of X-Ray examinations, produce consistently high quality radiographs and
maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of imaging equipment.
- To adapt
radiographic technique where patient presentation dictates.
- To ensure that all X-Ray referrals are evaluated and prioritised according to Healthshare
Diagnostics clinical protocols and clinical information.
- To ensure that medical exposures are carried out in accordance with Healthshare
Diagnostics Radiation Safety (Medical Exposure) Policy and to act as a Practitioner, carrying
out justification of exposures where required.
- To work in accordance with the Radiation Protection Advisers (RPA) local rules and Ionising
Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations and policies.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Escalate any problems, incidents and concerns to a senior member of staff.
- To ensure that accurate records are maintained in line with the policies and procedures.
- Comply with National & Local Infection Control Polices & Procedures.
- To liaise with the Radiologist or referring Consultant in an effective and professional manner,
in order to provide the best possible service for the patient.
- Work with minimal supervision or under own initiative.
- To participate in the Quality Assurance Programme in accordance with company policies
- Follow the Health & Safety at work Act and ensure adherence to Healthshare Diagnostics
polices.
- To support Risk Assessments that provide environmental, equipment and working procedures
that are safe as reasonably practicable for patients and staff.
- To participate in further education in line with the requirements of the Health Professions
Council through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and to complete appropriate
mandatory training in line with company policy
- To be prepared to vary working hours, as may be necessary, to meet the demands of the
service.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive
information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have
the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have
access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers. They may also have
access to information relating to the Clinic as a business organisation. All such information from
any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers or the business may only be divulged to authorised
persons in accordance with Healthshare Diagnostics policies and procedures relating to
confidentiality and data protection.
Equal Opportunities
The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with regard to Healthshare
Diagnostics’ Equal Opportunities Policy.
Health and Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety
at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a
safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees. The post holder will be required
to participate in Healthshare Diagnostics’ annual Mandatory training components.
No Smoking Policy
Healthshare Diagnostics operates a no smoking policy.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; this means that any criminal
conviction must be made known at the time of application. The post will be subject to a criminal
record check (enhanced DBS).
Review of this Job Description
This is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification.
Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line with service priorities and duties may change
or new duties be introduced after consultation with the post holder. As a term of your
employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or hours of work as may
reasonably be required, commensurate with your general level of responsibility with the
organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To exercise the highest standard of patient care and actively enhance the patient experience.
- To provide a comprehensive and effective high quality mobile X-Ray service for Private and
NHS clients.
- To perform a range of X-Ray examinations, produce consistently high quality radiographs and
maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of imaging equipment.
- To adapt
radiographic technique where patient presentation dictates.
- To ensure that all X-Ray referrals are evaluated and prioritised according to Healthshare
Diagnostics clinical protocols and clinical information.
- To ensure that medical exposures are carried out in accordance with Healthshare
Diagnostics Radiation Safety (Medical Exposure) Policy and to act as a Practitioner, carrying
out justification of exposures where required.
- To work in accordance with the Radiation Protection Advisers (RPA) local rules and Ionising
Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations and policies.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Escalate any problems, incidents and concerns to a senior member of staff.
- To ensure that accurate records are maintained in line with the policies and procedures.
- Comply with National & Local Infection Control Polices & Procedures.
- To liaise with the Radiologist or referring Consultant in an effective and professional manner,
in order to provide the best possible service for the patient.
- Work with minimal supervision or under own initiative.
- To participate in the Quality Assurance Programme in accordance with company policies
- Follow the Health & Safety at work Act and ensure adherence to Healthshare Diagnostics
polices.
- To support Risk Assessments that provide environmental, equipment and working procedures
that are safe as reasonably practicable for patients and staff.
- To participate in further education in line with the requirements of the Health Professions
Council through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and to complete appropriate
mandatory training in line with company policy
- To be prepared to vary working hours, as may be necessary, to meet the demands of the
service.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive
information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have
the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have
access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers. They may also have
access to information relating to the Clinic as a business organisation. All such information from
any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers or the business may only be divulged to authorised
persons in accordance with Healthshare Diagnostics policies and procedures relating to
confidentiality and data protection.
Equal Opportunities
The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with regard to Healthshare
Diagnostics’ Equal Opportunities Policy.
Health and Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety
at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a
safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees. The post holder will be required
to participate in Healthshare Diagnostics’ annual Mandatory training components.
No Smoking Policy
Healthshare Diagnostics operates a no smoking policy.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; this means that any criminal
conviction must be made known at the time of application. The post will be subject to a criminal
record check (enhanced DBS).
Review of this Job Description
This is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification.
Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line with service priorities and duties may change
or new duties be introduced after consultation with the post holder. As a term of your
employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or hours of work as may
reasonably be required, commensurate with your general level of responsibility with the
organisation.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Current related professional knowledge
- Maintains a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to duties
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good IT skills
- Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
Desirable
- Member of the Society of Radiographers
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible in approach to work and availability to work and able to cover shifts at short notice
Experience
Essential
- Some post registration experience
- Should have experience of working unsupervised
- Safe use of equipment relevant to the post
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Current related professional knowledge
- Maintains a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to duties
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good IT skills
- Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
Desirable
- Member of the Society of Radiographers
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible in approach to work and availability to work and able to cover shifts at short notice
Experience
Essential
- Some post registration experience
- Should have experience of working unsupervised
- Safe use of equipment relevant to the post
Desirable
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).
Additional information
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).
