Senior Radiographer in Birmingham

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

InHealth sees more than 5 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide. We are looking to recruit a Senior Radiographer in Maypole, South Birmingham to support this nationwide programme to enhance the availability of diagnostic Radiography in the community, while enhancing your own career. This role will be cross sectional working across MRI, CT and X-ray.

This role will require you to have advanced clinical knowledge and experience in at least two modalities.

What you will do:

• Ensure our patients receive the best standard of care while generating high-quality images to support their healthcare pathway.
• Deliver an effective and professional service, working alongside your colleagues in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Carry out modality specific imaging procedures to the best practice standards of Radiographic Techniques.

What you are responsible for:

• Providing a great experience for patients attending their diagnostic procedure, supporting them through the process from referral to results.
• Running quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate.
• Respecting and working within patients' 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.
• Working as a practice educator, assisting placement students and colleagues in the achievement of their learning outcomes and development in the department.
• Sharing knowledge and clinical experience with the wider team to support each other’s growth and development.

We are looking for someone who has:

• BSc Radiography or equivalent.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body and holds a valid registration (HCPC).
• A strong 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 work across 7 days (Mon-Sun).
• A strong team player attitude, being supportive, caring, reliable and trustworthy.
• The ability to be calm when working under pressure and in a busy environment.
• A positive attitude, taking pride in their work and is passionate about the service they provide.

You should apply if you have experience:

• Working with MRI and CT equipment in either a hospital or mobile setting.
• In both routine and complex MRI and CT examinations.
• In different courses such as infection control training, manual handling, basic life support.
• Scanning with contrast.
• In health and safety policies and procedures with imaging equipment.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Supporting other members of the team in their development and training.

What's in it for you:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Generous company contribution pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance options.
• Life assurance.
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
• 24/7 access to a dedicated well-being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer recognition.
• Long service recognition, with vouchers and additional annual leave.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Discounts on InHealth’s healthcare services.
• Smart tech, Cycle to Work and thousands of discounts and cashback options.
• Paid-for professional memberships and more!

Making sure our people are happy at work is one of our main priorities, which means giving them as many opportunities as we can to support their personal and professional growth.

About us:

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 a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030.