We’re looking for a motivated patient-focused Radiographer to provide high quality diagnostic Radiographic images in all aspects of general radiography including theatre work, General x-ray and Fluoroscopy.
This position is permanent and Full time working 3 x 10 hour and 1 x 7.5 hour shift on rotated days.
* A newly qualified Radiographer in their first year will earn £28,407 per annum
What we are looking for
dedicated and patient-focused Radiographer to join our Imaging and Diagnostic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support patients and clinical staff in a dynamic and rewarding healthcare environment.
Why join us?
* Be part of a supportive and values-led team.
* Access training and development opportunities.
* Contribute to a culture of professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement.
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which opened in 1907 and has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and have a beautiful setting in the middle of the Kent countryside.
Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.
About the role
You’ll implement high standards of radiography care for our patients acting as their advocate, maintaining their dignity at all times and be able to communicate with patients and their carers verbally and in writing demonstrating tact and diplomacy. You’ll ensure patient information data is accurately recorded in the appropriate IT systems.
As our Radiographer you’ll follow standard operating policies and procedures and maintain your professional development.
The post holder will have effective communication skills to assist other staff and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing, concerning sometimes complex information such as patient history and clinical procedures. There will be administrative duties to support the department when required and active involvement in audits. You’ll support and mentor junior members of the team including RDA and administration staff with all aspects of their roles and training needs.
* Perform high quality X-rays
* Experience in CT or MRI desirable or full training will be given
* Ensure patient information data is correctly recorded in the appropriate IT systems
* Maintain and rotate stock levels of equipment and consumables
* Maintain professional development particularly through the national professional body
* Contribute to budgetary management by exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment and consumables
* Supporting activities such as undertaking administrative duties to support the department when required
* Communicate with patients and their carers verbally and in writing as and when required
Skills and experience required
* BSc Radiography or Equivalent (R)
* Member of an appropriate professional body with valid registration
* IT skills
* Good Communication skills
* Organised and methodical in approach
* Ability to progress multiple tasks simultaneously
* The department is currently open between 08:00 - 19:00, Monday to Saturday, with the requirement to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as required, therefore you should be prepared to work flexibly within these times in order to meet the requirements of the department.
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Benefits include
* Competitive salaries
* 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
* Benenden Health membership
* Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
* Excellent Life Assurance benefit
* Free parking
* Subsidised eye tests
* Free Flu vaccinations
* Free tea and coffee
* Subsidised on site Restaurant
“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”
These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.