Radiographers in Spire provide state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging for patients. Whether your training is in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT (computerised tomography), X-ray or ultrasound you will be supporting the consultant’s diagnosis, and helping to speed up the patients treatment. The range of scanning capabilities at Spire means that any body area or structure, bone, soft tissue, veins and blood vessels can be scanned to investigate and determine whether further treatment or investigation is necessary.
Studying for supervisory and management qualifications can help you progress within the company
Using your clinical reasoning skills you will develop imaging plans that are appropriate to the patient taking into consideration their diagnostic imaging care, risks and wellbeing. As well as preparing the patient and environment appropriately for each imaging intervention, you will accurately maintain records of personally generated clinical observations, imaging and radiation records. You will regularly be dealing with very sensitive patient data and this requires a range of communication strategies based on your analysis and understanding of the patient.
Diagnostic Imaging is an integrated department within our hospitals and your role will involve onward referral for treatment, surgery or advice following the results of scans.
Training and Development
Your training starts on the day you join with a comprehensive induction programme, and leads on to mandatory training including infection control and health and safety competencies.
Your career prospects
You can consider studying for further specialist qualifications and we are keen to promote from within the Spire network so studying for supervisory and management qualifications can help you progress within the company. We offer excellent in- house management development programmes.
What we are looking for
You will have a BSc Hons in Radiography or equivalent, ideally having studied a specialism further. With previous experience in a similar role, you will be able to demonstrate a track record of working effectively with a multidisciplinary team. Experience of undertaking routine checks of equipment is essential and we value any experience you may have of commissioning new equipment. Your skills in dealing empathetically with patients; collaborating with your colleagues and delivering high standards of imaging services will help you to contribute quickly to the success of the department.
A satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check is essential for this role.