Job Description

Role: Radiographer - General X-Ray

Location: London Bridge Hospital, The Shard and Private Care at Guys, part of London Bridge Campus, Central London.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week between Monday-Friday, with weekends and on-call rota

Shifts: Rotating 7.5 hour shifts between 0730-2000

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience, plus fantastic benefits, including private healthcare, Gymflex and the option to buy and sell further holiday days.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radiographer to join our General X-Ray and Theatre Imaging team across the London Bridge campus. Working within our CQC Outstanding-rated Imaging service you will be part of a highly experienced and supportive team delivering exceptional patient care across London Bridge Hospital, The Shard and Private Care at Guys.

You'll work across a mix of urgent care, inpatient and outpatient services, mobile radiography and theatre-based procedures, developing your expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Working closely with leading consultants and multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging whilst utilising some of the most advanced imaging technology available within the UK's private healthcare sector.

Our General Imaging department is equipped with the latest Siemens X-ray and fluoroscopy systems, image intensifiers and an O-Arm for intra-operative 3D imaging. As part of one of the most technologically advanced private healthcare imaging services in the UK, you'll have access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Whether you're a newly qualified Radiographer, transitioning into private healthcare or looking to further develop your existing experience, you'll be supported by a welcoming team committed to your professional growth and success.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll do:

• Provide accurate diagnostic imaging services by operating Imaging equipment in accordance with operational procedures and ensuring routine quality assurance procedures are carried out.
• Ensure all equipment faults and malfunctions are recorded and reported to the correct parties.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to maximise clinical efficiency.
• To rotate between areas as required.
• Participate in the out of hours and on-call rota
• Assist in staff and student orientation and training.
• Accept and perform non-radiographic duties that are intrinsic to the day to day running of the department, e.g. make appointments, answer the telephone and perform office duties.

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• Clinical placement experience or post-qualification experience within General X-Ray, theatre imaging, mobile radiography and fluoroscopy
• Ability to work as part of a large team
• Excellent communication skills

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Radiographer you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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