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Fixed Term Senior Radiographer
Location: UME
Reporting to: Imaging Manager
Contract: Fixed Term Cover (Mid July 2026 to End of January 2027 – approximately 6.5 months)
Company Overview
Located in London’s premier medical district, UME Health delivers exceptional outpatient and diagnostic services across Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Podiatry, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Executive Health Screening. Our multi-disciplinary team of highly regarded consultants and clinicians, combined with state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities, enables us to provide outstanding care to our private patients.
We offer a premium, advanced imaging service, bringing together high-specification technology and clinical expertise to support accurate and timely diagnosis.
Our patients are at the centre of everything we do. We pride ourselves on delivering a personalised service, tailored to individual needs, with a seamless pathway from referral to diagnosis. Our dedicated team provides care in a professional, efficient, and compassionate environment, ensuring every patient experience meets the highest standards.
Key Contacts
Imaging Manager
Core Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
Clinical
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Perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures, including MRIs, CT scans, fluoroscopy and X-Rays. Cardiac MRI and/or Cardiac CT experience is essential.
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Participate in IV cannulations.
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Prepare and position patients for imaging procedures, ensuring their safety and comfort
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Operate and maintain imaging equipment to produce high quality diagnostic images – reporting any faults found as required
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Monitor patients during procedures, adjusting as necessary to ensure the optimum images are obtained
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Ensure the correct documentation is fully completed in relation to patient information, imaging results and policy and procedure
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Properly adhere to safety procedures to minimise radiation exposure to patients and colleagues
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Maintain knowledge about advancements in imaging technology and participate in ongoing professional development
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Assist in maintaining a clean and organised work environment, including equipment maintenance and quality control procedures
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Participate in governance programs including regular auditing and quality control.
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Work in accordance with the “Code of Practice for the use of Ionising Radiation” and IR(M)ER regulations.
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Document and report any adverse incident or near misses on the incident reporting system.
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Support administrative team with patient bookings, vetting and administrative duties when required.
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Communicate in a professional manner, safely, effectively and empathetically with patients and their carers prior to, during and after an examination.
General Duties
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Report to the Imaging Manager all untoward incidents that occur to patients, staff or visitors within the Department.
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To work as a member of the Interprofessional team.
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To be flexible in the performance of the post, particularly regarding clinics and administration, hours and site cover and to carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by senior staff
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Act as an ambassador for UME
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Be proactive, transparent, open and kind at all times
Key Performance Indicators
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Fulfilling appraisal and performance review objectives
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Maintenance of UME objectives
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Satisfactory feedback of performance, from colleagues and peers
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Completion of competency assessment
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Adherence with the CQC rating
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Local patient satisfaction results
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Satisfactory audit of documentation and clinical audits
Person Specification
Qualifications and Special Training
Essential
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Degree in Diagnostic Imaging
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HCPC registered (Healthcare Professionals Council).
Knowledge
Essential
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Relevant Competencies for the role
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Up-to-date knowledge in area of practice
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Excellent clinical applied knowledge which is evidenced based and takes account of national best practice standards
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Basic workload / shift management skills
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Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
Skills and Experience
Essential
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MRI and/or CT trained
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High level of understanding with regards to clinical governance and protocols
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Experience working within an imaging department (ideally MRI) and clinical environment such as cardiothoracic, orthopaedic or ENT ward/department
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Well-developed interpersonal and excellent communication skills both orally and written
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Customer oriented approach
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Team player
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Good organisational and time management skills
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Accuracy in administrative tasks
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Ability to work unsupervised at all times
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Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
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Computer literacy
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Proactive and kind
Desirable
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Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI
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SOR approved injection qualification
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Plain film and fluoroscopy competence with DR system.
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Experience of working in a similar private/NHS healthcare environment
Personal Requirements
Essential
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Patient customer focus - the ability and willingness to proactively deliver patient and customer service to meet or exceed expectations
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Teamwork - the ability to communicate and work cooperatively across organisational/external business boundaries
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Quality and safety- ability to produce and consistently deliver high standard of work within compliance guidelines
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Flexibility- the ability to adapt and work in a variety of situations, individuals and groups
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Manage performance- the ability to manage self in a responsible and professional manner
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Empathetic approach and the ability to reassure patients who may be distressed or worried
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Uses own initiative
Desirable
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Understanding of medical interventions and diagnoses
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
