Radiographer – Canary Wharf

Radiographer – Canary Wharf

Lycahealth understand the importance of our workforce, which is why we look for outstanding candidates who share our ethos of striving for excellence and exceeding expectation.

LycaHealth provides purpose-built clinics offering the best diagnostic equipment, access to some of Europe’s best Consultants and a walk-in GP service. In both our clinics, Canary Wharf and Orpington, LycaHealth has diagnostic suites that are second to none, comprising of State-of-the-Art Philips 3T MRI Scanners, Multislice CT Scanners, Ultrasound as well as Digital X-ray technology.

We have the opportunity for enthusiastic, committed and experienced Radiographers to join our friendly hardworking team. The successful candidates must be fully competent in MRI. CT experience would be an advantage to any applicant. We have two full time permanent roles. One working at our Canary Wharf clinic and one at our Orpington clinic covering 37.5 hours per week.

We offer attractive competitive salaries from £40,000 per annum depending on experience, plus additional packages

Role and Responsibilities

• To carry out all aspects of MR, CT and X-ray examinations and duties to a high professional standard.
• The daily organisation of the cross-sectional imaging services, ensuring the delivery of a professional, high quality, effective and flexible service at all times that is responsive to the needs of the patients and the clinicians
• Undertake MR and CT imaging techniques that require the operation of advanced acquisition and processing software with excellent hand-eye co-ordination.
• To organise and prioritise the daily workload efficiently, ensuring that all patients are seen promptly and on time.
• Accountable for own professional standards by being responsible for maintaining a high standard of imaging and patient care always.
• To vet and protocol request forms ensuring appropriate study is carried out according to set protocols
• To check that Imaging request forms are IR(ME)R compliant before booking the procedure
• To ensure that there is appropriate justification for any examination before undertaking it.
• To ensure safe operation of the equipment and patient safety.
• To ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service to meet the needs of the patients and the clinicians.
• To initiate first line fault reporting and logging
• To undertake Quality Assurance testing to ensure equipment is operating optimally, highlighting problems in advance to minimise downtime.
• Undertake venepuncture and intravenous cannulation for administration of contrast media, intravenous flush and other named medicines pertinent to MR/CT examinations in accordance with the injection policy.

Person Specification:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum of two years experience
• Previous experience within a high-end healthcare environment advantageous
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good IT skills including Word and Excel

Benefits:

• Competitive salary £40,000 per annum
• Private Health Insurance

We have two full time permanent roles. One working at our Canary Wharf clinic and one at our Orpington clinic covering 37.5 hours per week.

To apply please email your CV to Recruitment_lh@lycahealth.com

At Lyca Healthcare we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Lycahealth encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19, keeping both our patients and employees safe.

Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 3 weeks, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.

Any offers of employment made by Lyca Heathcare for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.