Job Title: Staff Grade Radiographer Location: Waterford Job type: Permanent, fulltime 35 hour week Exciting Opportunity for Diagnostic Radiographers!
Are you a highly motivated, Radiographer ready to take your career to the next level?
We are looking for keen and enthusiastic Radiographers looking to expand and consolidate their experience to join a highly motivated Radiology team in Waterford.
We are recruiting Permanent Full time Radiographers on behalf of a Radiology department that delivers first-class cross-sectional imaging services.
Meet your potential employer: Charlene Cooke Healthcare Recruitment is thrilled to partner with a hospital in Waterford in the search for highly motivated Staff Grade Radiographers.
This is an incredible opportunity for Radiographers to join an expanding Radiology team in a highly reputable hospital in Waterford.
This hospital provides a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialties.
Overview of role: The Diagnostic Imaging Department provides a service to both inpatients and outpatients.
It includes General Radiography, Theatre Imaging, Ultrasound, DEXA, MRI and CT services.
The holder of this post will work as a member of the Radiography Department, you will be working with a dedicated team of Radiographers, pproviding high-quality radiography services to patients in assigned areas in accordance with professional standards of practice.
The Successful Candidate: The successful candidate will work under the leadership of an exceptional Radiology Manager dedicated to innovation, excellence, and supportive work.
There will be opportunities to cross trains and develop your Imaging skills within the service.
General Responsibilities: Participate daily in the general radiography service in the assigned area, proactively engaging in training for upskilling and professional development.
Contribute to out-of-hours service as required.
Maintain high standards in patient care and radiographic techniques, ensuring adherence to radiation protection principles (justification, optimisation, ALARA, and dose limits), and follow "local rules."
Comply with statutory directives and keep clinical and technical knowledge up to date, seeking advice and training where necessary.
Ensure a clean, safe working environment in line with health and safety guidelines.
Report any equipment faults to the designated supervisor and log them appropriately.
Participate in routine Quality Assurance (QA) procedures and support the hospital accreditation process as needed.
Comply with all relevant legislation, hospital policies, and departmental procedures, including those related to radiation safety, fire regulations, infection control, and health and safety.
Foster positive working relationships with colleagues and staff across the hospital.
Undertake any necessary further training for continuous professional development and service quality.
Maintain a high level of knowledge in key areas, including clinical risk reporting, occupational health, patient handling, resuscitation, health and safety, financial controls, and patient complaints.
Efficiently use the Radiology Information System (RIS), PACS, and other relevant systems in daily tasks.
Develop IT skills to analyse and present data for departmental meetings as required.
Ensure all work complies with the Health, Safety, and Welfare at Work Act and related legislation.
Identify, assess, and report risks, contributing to risk management and review.
Eligibility Criteria: Must hold a Diploma/Degree of Radiography.
Must hold CORU registration Post graduate experience working in a Radiography Department.
Experience in CT (desirable) Knowledge of the RIS system and experience with on-call services.
Flexibility to work in the General Department and adapt to changes in healthcare environments.
Strong awareness of Radiation Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
Current knowledge of Diagnostic Radiography theory and practice.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Enthusiastic attitude Adaptability and initiative in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Strong self-management and teamwork abilities.
Innovation, stewardship, and the ability to manage in a rapidly changing environment.
Proactive learner and evidence of CPD Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package Relocation support for candidates moving to Ireland.
Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
Critical illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Opportunities for career development, including educational support, continuous professional development, and leadership and management training.
Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments Free parking Discounted healthcare for employees.
Fully paid maternity cover for all new parents Employee assistance programs for wellbeing support.
Sports and social clubs for a balanced lifestyle.
What you need to do now: For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone .
Skills: Radiographer Radiology X Ray CT Staff grade Radiographer