At Benenden Hospital we're very proud of our people, who work so hard to enable a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for those in our care.
Following Benenden Hospital’s multi-million pound development programme, we are now looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Radiographer to implement high standards of radiography care for patients in our new imaging department.
As the successful candidate you will follow standard operating policies and procedures and undertake a wide range of examinations within Radiology including Theatre work, Fluoroscopy and General x-rays. There will be the opportunity to expand you skills in other modalities such as CT and MRI as and when the service requirements arise. The essential elements of the role include;
Act as the patient’s advocate, maintaining their dignity at all times
Perform high quality X-rays
Experience in CT or MRI desirable.
Ensure patient information data is correctly recorded in the appropriate IT systems
Maintain and rotate stock levels of equipment and consumables
Maintain professional development particularly through the national professional body
Contribute to budgetary management by exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment and consumables
Supporting activities such as undertaking administrative duties to support the department when required
Communicate with patients and their carers verbally and in writing as and when required
Communicate with other staff members and stakeholders (i.e. consultants, departments company representatives), verbally and in writing as and when required, concerning sometimes complex information, such as patient history and clinical procedures
Skills and Experience
BSc Radiography or Equivalent e.g. DCR(R)
Member of an appropriate professional body with valid registration e.g. HCPC
IT skills
Good Communication skills
Organised and methodical in approach
Ability to progress multiple tasks simultaneously
About the individual
The successful candidate will have good interpersonal and communication skills, be able to demonstrate experience in the radiography field and demonstrate a willingness to support others. They will work well in a team, showing openness and mutual respect with a professional approach to work.
The department is currently open between 08:00 – 19:00, Monday – Saturday, with the requirement to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as required, therefore you should be prepared to work flexibly within these times in order to meet the requirements of the department.
For details of the benefits and rewards of working at Benenden Hospital, please visit the ‘Why work for us section’ on the careers page of our website.
If you require further information on this role please contact Derrick Howard on 01580 857368
Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.
All our vacancies are therefore subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as satisfactory reference checks. These procedures need to be completed before a new member of staff can join the hospital.
Then please send this application form, a recent CV, and your covering letter to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk.
Please note that if a large number of applications are received this vacancy may close before the closing date without notice.
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