Experienced PET/CT Radiographer - Gloucestershire
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Job Summary:
Work will be based on the static units at Cheltenham Imaging Centre and elsewhere within the Three Counties (Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire) if the services expand.
* To provide professional, caring, high quality PET/CT scanning services whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work, complying with relevant Codes of Practice and radiographic technique.
* To be responsible for the daily operations and delivery of PET/CT services at nominated key locations within a region, supporting the PET/CT Superintendent, PET/CT manager and Director of Clinical Operations.
* To ensure the privacy, comfort and safety of all patients who attend our services.
Main duties of the job:
* At all times to maintain a positive partnership with NHS Hospitals and local teams on behalf of Cobalt and ensure continuity of service in line with Charity values.
* Key liaison with multidisciplinary teams in area of work and respond to clinical requests from consultant radiologists in accordance with applicable National protocols and guidance.
* Training will be given to be responsible for the organisation and smooth running of day-to-day scanning lists.
* Undertake imaging procedures working to set standards and protocols in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements according to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER) and employer procedures.
* Work in accordance with the PET/CT local rules, systems of work, administrative and operational procedures, health and safety and risk management, and within local ARSAC agreements.
* Provide physical and emotional support to patients throughout their attendance. Conduct consent and screening safety checks with patients prior to examination to ensure their suitability for imaging examinations or procedures.
* Data entry using radiology information systems (RIS), data sharing and checking image transfer is completed using CIMAR and Picture Archive (PACs), Image Exchange Portal (IEP) and other associated information systems ensuring accurate, legible, comprehensive medical records are maintained.
About Us:
Cobalt is an innovative and dynamic medical imaging charity delivering diagnostic imaging services across the country through dedicated imaging centres in Cheltenham and Birmingham and a fleet of mobile and relocatable CT, PET/CT and MRI scanners. Scanning over 160,000 patients each year, the charity invests in the very latest imaging technology to support the NHS and other healthcare providers.
About The Benefits And Rewards:
* Competitive salary matched to your skills and experience
* Great working environment
* Work with a wide range of specialised equipment
* Generous company salary sacrifice pension scheme
* 27 days holiday plus public holidays rising with service
* Life assurance cover at 4 x annual salary
* Support for professional and personal wellbeing
* Employee benefits programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Complementary healthcare benefit scheme
* Service recognition
Date posted: 27 March 2025
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours
Reference number: B0307-PETCT3C-APRIL25
Job locations: Linton House Clinic, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7AS
Job Responsibilities:
Job Title: PET/CT Radiographer
Main Place of Work: Work will be based on static or mobile units in the Three Counties area. There will be scope for working in CT units elsewhere if suitable. This role is not considered a mobile role due to no requirement for travel outside the nominated region.
Responsible to: PET/CT and CT Manager
Accountable to: Chief Executive, Cobalt Health
Line management: There is no line management responsibility associated with this post. However, there is an expectation that this position will include supervision of new radiographers/technologists, students and other junior staff members working as part of their team at nominated sites.
Key Areas Of Responsibility Will Include:
* Operational Duties: Maintain a positive partnership with NHS Hospitals and local teams on behalf of Cobalt and ensure continuity of service in line with Charity values.
* Key liaison with multidisciplinary teams in area of work and respond to the clinical requests from consultant radiologists in accordance with applicable National protocols and guidance.
* Responsible for the organisation and smooth running of day-to-day scanning lists.
* Undertake imaging procedures working to set standards and protocols in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements according to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER) and employer procedures.
* Work in accordance with the PET/CT local rules, systems of work, administrative and operational procedures, health and safety and risk management, and within local ARSAC agreements.
* Providing physical and emotional support to patients throughout their attendance. Conduct consent and screening safety checks with patients prior to examination to ensure their suitability for imaging examinations or procedures.
* Data entry using radiology information systems (RIS), data sharing and checking image transfer is completed using CIMAR and Picture Archive (PACs), Image Exchange Portal (IEP) and other associated information systems ensuring accurate, legible, comprehensive medical records are maintained.
This is an outline of the post-holder's duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of the Charity.
This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Cobalt Health.
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