Spire Norwich Hospital is part of the UK’s most respected private hospital groups who strive to make a positive difference to patients’ lives through outstanding personalised care. We provide a full range of treatments and offer fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations, diagnosis, procedures, treatments and aftercare.
Duties and responsibilities
1. To actively participate in the efficient and safe operation of the Imaging Department
2. To carry out general and specialised radiographic procedures within their scope of competence as agreed with the Imaging Services Manager / Modality Lead to high technical and quality standards, assessing patients and interpreting clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques.
3. Provides direct patient care in specialty areas.
4. Use good radiographic techniques and modify as clinically appropriate. Have the technical ability to manipulate a range of equipment, whilst maintaining patient comfort and adequately communicate with patients and colleagues to ensure the safe movement of patients into imaging position.
5. Rotation across our out-patient facilities will be required
Who we're looking for:
6. Bachelors Degree (BSc) in Radiography or equivalent required.
7. A minimum of 12 months clinical experience working as a Radiographer in an acute hospital is essential.
8. Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC) registration..
9. Highly developed specialist Diagnostic Radiology knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.
10. Understanding of radiographic equipment in the context of how images are produced for both ionising and non-ionising radiation imaging methods and how images are appropriately shared and/or stored.
11. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work autonomously.
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
12. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
13. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
14. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
15. Free Bupa wellness screening
16. Private medical insurance
17. Life assurance
18. Free onsite parking