Bank Specialist Radiographer

Bank Specialist Radiographer | Cath Lab | Private hospital | Southampton | Bank, 0 hours flexible contract

Spire Southampton Hospital are seeking an experienced Specialist Radiographer for the Cath Lab. You will be joining the temporary staffing bank, seeking ad-hoc shifts.

Spire Southampton Hospital offers world-class care, attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. We deliver some of the best cardiac surgery results in the country. Our Critical Care department and multidisciplinary team offer you peace of mind for our wide range of treatments.

Duties and responsibilities:

• You will contribute to the day-to-day management of imaging quality, quality control, radiation protection and administrative functions as well as covering mainly Electrophysiology and Ablation procedures, some Coronary Angiography and PCI work is undertaken as well as TAVI once suitable competence has been attained.
• The Cardiac Radiographers are responsible for adjunctive imaging to include IVUS and OCT in supporting PCI procedures - full training will be provided.
• You will be maintaining the highest standards with regards to respecting the privacy and dignity of all patients whilst maintaining up-to-date knowledge on and adherence to corporate and local SOP's.
• You will act, at all times in accordance with the Society of Radiographers code of professional conduct.
• You will be taking ownership and fulfilling the requirements of any required statutory and mandatory training; ensuring all training courses are completed within the required timeframes.
• You will adhere to the local radiation rules, whilst contributing to the reviewing and reinforcing of all local rules regarding radiation protection with the broader team.
• Ensuring that appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment is appropriate for clinical duties within the Theatre environment.

Who we're looking for:

• You will be a HCPC registered Radiographer
• Experience in Interventional Radiography
• Experience working in a Cath Lab
• Excellent communication and organisation is key to continue our high standards of patient care.

Benefits

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

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

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on charlotte.oliver@spirehealthcare.com

About Us

Spire Healthcare is 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 provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.