Pay Competitive dependent upon skills and experience (with excellent benefits) Hours Full time Contract Permanent Role Other Qualified Professional Posted 17 Jan 2025 Closes 16 Feb 2025 Job Description
Role: Radiographer Site: The Portland Hospital, London Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Shift Times: 7.5 hour shifts between 08:00 and 20:00 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive dependent upon skills and experience (with excellent benefits)
We're looking for a Radiographer to work in our Paediatric team at The Portland Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC.
The Portland Hospital Imaging department has undergone an amazing transformation resulting in a bespoke state of the art Paediatric Radiology Department. This includes X-ray, Fluoroscopy, IR/Cath lab, CT, MRI and the innovative EOS Edge. Our team is comprised of dedicated and knowledgeable radiographers working in a multidisciplinary team to offer exceptional patient care and outcomes.
The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children. As the only fully private maternity hospital in the UK, delivering over 1,600 babies a year, we place great importance on providing safe and high-quality care for expectant mothers. Both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity care is available, and our aim is to provide you with all the support you need during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Women's health issues are treated by a team of 40 consultants, supported by nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and counsellors, with an emphasis on privacy and dignity.
Our Imaging department also boasts an EOS Edge imaging system, a state-of-the-art, low-dose, weight-bearing X-ray technology designed to capture high-quality, full-body images in both frontal and lateral views. This innovative system significantly reduces radiation exposure compared to traditional X-rays and CT scans, making it a safer option for patients, especially those requiring frequent imaging.
Duties & responsibilities: Provide accurate diagnostic imaging service Rotate through Plain Film Imaging, theatre, mobile x-ray and fluoroscopy. Work within Radiation protection guidelines in accordance with the Local Rules and 2017 Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations IR(ME)R to ensure that the correct patient receives the correct x-ray examination with the minimum radiation dose by using ALARA principles and MHRA guidelines Have initiative and provide high level of customer care Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with HCA policies & professional Code of Conduct Work as a team player, ensuring cover is provided at all times across all modalities, maximising clinical efficiency Participate in an on-call rota Participate in extended working days (by rota) What you'll bring: HCPC registration Experience in Paediatric radiography desirable but not essential. We would require someone who is keen to learn about Paediatric imaging, though as this would be a large portion of your role Be familiar with PACS and RIS software system Be familiar with undertaking audits Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Radiographer at The Portland Hospital, you'll be eligible for: 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
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