MRI Senior Rotational Radiographer

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MRI Senior Rotational Radiographer

Rivers Hospital, Sawbridgeworth
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Where you’ll be based

Rivers Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patients’ services in England. We are based on the Herts & Essex border, and we are easily accessible from London and the Home Counties. The hospital opened in 1992 and is equipped with the latest medical facilities for diagnosis and treatment and has very high quality clinical standards. We are passionate about quality of care throughout the hospital.

As a Specialist MRI + Rotational Radiographer, you will:

• Have a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent).

• A postgraduate qualification and/or high levels of technical knowledge (desirable).

• Have more than 3 years' experience in MRI.

• Be experienced in a wide variety MRI scans

• Have an understanding and empathetic approach to patients and staff alike.

• Be respectful towards all individuals, including staff, patients and visitors.

• Have a proactive and forward thinking approach to work.

• Ensure a service of the highest quality is delivered with sensitivity and compassion.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and team working abilities.

• As well as highly skilled in MRI, you will also be experienced in another modality such as CT, and X-ray and have some experience with Siemans equipment.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Deliver a high-quality diagnostic imaging service for a varied caseload.

• Be highly proficient in the use of all equipment within scope of practice.

• Work with leading practitioners and cutting-edge practices, equipment and facilities.

• Take an active part to supervise and develop junior colleagues.

• Responsible for MRI safety in line with local rules.

• To work within IRMER and own scope of practice, in accordance with the code of conduct set out by the HCPC.

• Participate in departmental audits and Quality Assurance programme.

• Provide support to the Clinical Lead Radiographers.

• Ensure equipment is safe and fit for purpose and, can report faults in line with Ramsay Health policy.

• Competency in IV cannulation is essential.

• Provide input to the review, update and implementation of departmental policy and procedural changes.

• Comply with all Ramsay Health policies and procedures.

• Ensure all records are maintained in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

• Participation in General x-ray.

• Participate in on call CT rota (must be able to attend site within one hour of call activation).

Why Join Us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

• Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants

• Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance

• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary

• Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period

• Employee Assistance Programme

Work–Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days

• Flexible shift patterns, where possible

• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

• Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you

Career Development & Recognition

• Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development

• Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

• Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts

• Cycle2Work scheme

• Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible

• Free parking on site, where possible

About us

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
 

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.