Bank Specialist Radiographer

To be part of a team delivering high quality, efficient radiographic service. To provide highly skilled and specialised imaging for patients, to make informed decisions on the diagnostic imaging required and to demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to the duties carried out.

• Work as a radiographer to a high professional standard and provide assistance, training and guidance to others, mainly radiographers, helpers and students.
• Be responsible for the standard of own imaging work and that of supervised radiographers and students.
• Administer IV contrast according to Spire protocol.
• Maintain knowledge of technical and clinical developments; attend professional training and provide feedback.
• Ensure efficient throughput of patient examinations, managing appointments and preparation.
• Ensure patients are cared for, communicate delays and examination findings within HPC standards.
• Check patient details prior to examination, ensure request forms are complete and justified per protocol and regulations; refuse inappropriate requests.
• Ensure patients are not pregnant prior to relevant procedures.
• On completion of examination, inform patients how results will be received; arrange transport if necessary; send films to clinicians for reporting.
• Observe radiation safety measures and comply with Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999, IR(ME)
  R 2000 and other legislation.
• Ensure all images are properly identified and stored in PACS; enter information into RIS.
• Maintain workflow, prioritise requests, achieve good throughput.
• Report identified abnormalities to clinicians for urgent reporting.
• Implement and maintain Spire radiology procedures.
• Participate in medical/clinical audit of examinations.
• Adhere to all Spire policies:
  Health & Safety, COSHH, Security, Radiation Safety, etc.; attend compulsory training.
• Ensure all apparatus and equipment are working safely; report malfunctions, delays and faults to the Radiographer in charge; record in logbook.
• Assist in keeping accurate documentation.

Spire Nottingham Hospital is part of Spire Healthcare, a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and offers workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients.

• Diploma or Degree in Radiography.
• HPC Registration.
• Evidence of substantial CPD in clinically related subjects.
• IV injection certificate of competence.
• Previous experience as a radiographer in an imaging department.
• Competence across a range of radiographic skills supported by professional and specialist knowledge.
• Evidence of post‑registration ongoing CPD.
• Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies such as the Care Quality Commission.

• Weekly payment to bank colleagues.
• Competitive rates for flexible working.
• Free onsite car park.
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension.
• Blue Light Card and Smart spending discounts via Spire for You.
• Wellbeing Centre access.
• Free uniform and DBS.
• Full induction with mandatory training updates.
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts.
• Support from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team.

• Driving clinical excellence.
• Doing the right thing.
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple.
• Delivering on our promises.
• Succeeding and celebrating together.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.