Radiographer in Yeovil

InHealth sees more than 5 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide. Following the Michael Richards report, diagnostic services should be delivered with a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community away from acute settings. We at InHealth are partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres to support this vision, and recently have opened a number of brand new CDCs across the UK. We are looking to recruit a Radiographer to join our team in Yeovil. This role will be cross sectional across MRI, CT and X-ray, but specifically requires strong skills in CT and X-ray.

Main duties of the job:

• Providing a great experience for patients attending MRI, CT and X-ray, supporting them through the process from referral to results.
• Running quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate.
• Respecting and working within patient’s 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.
• Sharing knowledge and clinical experience with the wider team to support each other’s growth and development.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Membership of an appropriate professional body and holds a valid registration (HCPC).
• A good 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.
• The passion for developing their career in radiography and working towards new milestones.

You should apply if you have experience:

• Working with MRI/CT and X-ray equipment in either a hospital, community or mobile setting.
• In basic and routine MRI and/or CT examinations, with the ambition to learn more complex scans.
• In different courses such as infection control training, manual handling, basic life support.
• Scanning with contrast, or be looking to develop this skill.
• In health and safety policies and procedures with imaging equipment.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team.

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.