Diagnostic Radiographer

Role Overview & Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Radiographer

COMPANY OVERVIEW

VisitHealth Limited is a private healthcare provider that has been running its’ services since November 2017 and continuously building up the scope of business ever since.

• Company registration number: 10766569
• CQC registered and rated “Good”
• UKAS accredited, Medical Laboratory No. 22522

We are passionate to provide high quality services to our patients, to devote considerable amount of time to each patient and ensure the feeling of being cared for, to develop the organization as well as the members of the team.

Our mission is to provide prompt and effective healthcare along with the best patient experience possible at every level of involvement.

We are happy to announce that we are about to open a flagship medical centre in London (Kensington Olympia) that will provide state-of-the art seamless modern healthcare in a unique environment that caters to the complete needs of any patient.

Originally VisitHealth has been focusing on providing nurse-led community-based services. We are now proud to have grown into a company to be adding doctor-led services, telemedicine and remote consultations.

Scope of practice after the Grand Opening of the Clinic:

• Doctor face-to-face consultations (GP and other specialists)
• Doctor mobile services
• Nurse-led medical care
• Nurse mobile services
• Laboratory tests
• Functional diagnostics (ECG, Spirometry, Cardio assessment, etc.)
• Imaging and Radiology (Ultrasound, X-Ray, Computer Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

General arrangements

• Full-time employment
• 40 hours a week
• Monday – Sunday, working on a Rota basis
• UK citizenship/residency

Expected salary

Job Functions

Some of your main duties will include but not be limited to the following:

• Acting in accordance with the standards of conduct, performance and ethics set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC);
• Assess patients and their clinical requirements to work out which radiographic techniques to use
• Perform a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images
• Take responsibility for radiation safety in your work area, including checking equipment for malfunctions and errors
• Manage referrals to ensure patients receive a radiation dose as low as reasonably possible
• Supervise visiting staff and patients in radiation work areas
• Help in more complex radiological examinations, working with doctors such as radiologists
• Provide support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs
• Supervise radiography and imaging support assistants
• Keep up to date with health and safety guidelines, including ionising radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others.

Qualifications

• Minimally a BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent required
• Current valid Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC) registration (essential)
• Trained to cannulate and administer contrast agents (essential)
• Certified Radiation Protection Supervisor (desired)
• Post graduate qualification in imaging (desired)
• Highly developed specialist Diagnostic Radiography knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience
• Significant post-qualification experience in Radiography
• Previous experience of supervision/management of clinical and non-clinical staff in General Radiography
• Relevant personal history of continuing professional development
• Demonstrable experience of setting up and developing new procedures and practices
• Previous experience in UK private healthcare sector is preferred
• Able to meet pre-employment checks including, satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks
• Provide proof of your covid vaccination status – This is a general requirement to be employed by and work for a healthcare provider

For further information please feel free to contact VH Recruiting Grant Brown (Director of Nursing)

Email: gbrown@visithealth.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• HCPC (required)

Work Location: In person