PET-CT Radiographer Nottingham, England
Job description
Job title: PET-CT Technologist/Radiographer
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37.5 hours per week on a local rota
Location: Nottingham
Introduction:
InHealth sees more than 4 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services we provide. Our Radiographers and Technologists are a vital part of the InHealth team and are responsible for making sure our patients receive the best standard of care, generating high quality images as part of their pathway.
As a PET-CT Technologist/Radiographer, you will deliver a professional and efficient service, working alongside your colleagues in our dynamic, fast-paced and newly refurbished Nottingham site, working with the latest technology on our new Siemens Vision Digital Scanner. As an integral part of our clinical team, your skills as a PET-CT Technologist/Radiographer help us to deliver on our vision to make healthcare better. If you would like to come for a visit and have a chat with one of our team, we would love to show you around.
About us:
InHealth is the UK's largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 4 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.
As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.
Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and in accessible community settings, serving 5 million patients from 1,000 locations by 2025.
What you will do:
As an InHealth PET-CT Radiographer/Technologist you will be undertaking PET-CT imaging procedures efficiently and effectively for both the public and private sectors, adhering to best practice of radiographic technique. Maintaining a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work, complying with relevant codes of practice.
What you are responsible for:
- Undertaking supervised imaging procedures in line with existing modality specific clinical guidelines and protocols (IRMER 2017, IRR 2017, ARSAC)
- Maintaining professional competencies and CPD
- Running quality assurance checks on equipment, and action as appropriate
- Ensuring due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and to ensure patients views are sought and taken into account
- Demonstrating safe, effective practice in line with the company policies and procedures
- Ensuring patient information systems are maintained with accurate and up to date information
- Reporting all incidents and complaints in line with company policy
- Adhering to the requirements of the Data Protection Act
- Ensuring the smooth flow of clinical and administrative work
- Participating in governance activities i.e. audits, personal development, and team meetings
- Monitoring essential stocks and re-order as required
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Complying with ISO standards in respect of information security management.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Knowledge of the requirements of a radiographer/technologist's role in the care of patients, their visitors and carers, and to colleagues
- Safety awareness skills utilising imaging equipment
- The ability to demonstrate an appreciation of patient care and confidentiality
- Understanding of the implications of the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Principles and GDPR
- Carried out infection control training, manual handling and patient transfer training, health and safety awareness training, and basic life support training
- Computer literacy, with accurate data entry skills and attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- A specific interest in training and developing their PET-CT skills and those of others
- A willingness to participate in the individual performance appraisal review system
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and listening
- Flexibility to work the shifts required
- Willingness to undertake National travel to attend training courses
You should apply if you have experience:
- BSc Radiography or BSc Nuclear Medicine or equivalent
- Previous experience within PET-CT or Nuclear Medicine is essential.
What can InHealth offer you?
We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to: fashion, travel, eating out, technology, leisure and more!
In addition to this, we also offer:
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Generous company contribution pension scheme
- Private medical insurance options
- Life assurance
- Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities
- 24/7 access to a dedicated well-being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer recognition
- Long service recognition, with vouchers and additional annual leave
- Refer a friend bonus
- Discounts on InHealth's healthcare services
- Smart tech, Cycle to Work and thousands of discounts and cashback options
- Paid-for professional memberships and more!
Making sure our people are happy at work is one of our main priorities, which means giving them as many opportunities as we can to support their personal and professional growth. We also have an innovative approach to personal and professional development, helping you to be the best version of you and giving you a real career pathway.
Job Type: Full-time
