Radiology Assistant Practitioner

**Assistant Practitioner **| Radiology| Band **4 **| Washington I Full Time**

Spire Washington is a 35 in-patient bedded hospital with 10 consultation and 2 treatment rooms based just off junction 63 of the A1 with great commuter links. Our Hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres covering specialities including Orthopaedics and Gynaecology and a full Diagnostic suite.

Spire Washington are recruiting for an Assistant Practitioner in Radiology to join their friendly and supportive Imaging Team. There is a variety of shifts for this post across 6 days and with excellent development opportunities available.

You will undertake general radiographic procedures on adult patients adhering to departmental protocols under the supervision of a qualified radiographer. You will also work closely with our team of Radiologist to assist and chaperone their specialist sessions.

We pride ourselves on having a friendly and highly experienced team with a range of new equipment.

The Radiology department has 1 DR general room, replaced last year ,integrated with PACS and a flat plate interventional room, CT scanner, MRI scanner, and Ultrasound services.

There may also be the opportunity to develop into other areas within A.P. specialty if desired.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Provision of plain film imaging, chaperoning for U/S and Fluoro procedures
- To perform under supervision of a qualified radiographer
- To carry out examinations that are adequate for radiological interpretation
- To perform regular Quality Assurance tests on the X-ray equipment and ensure that the results are accurately logged;
- To inform the Senior Radiographer or Quality Assurance Radiographer immediately of any results that are outside agreed parameters.
- To check and document identity and demographic details of clients according to
- Departmental practice.

**Who we're looking for**
- Previous Experience in an Assistant Practitioner role.
- Good level of literacy
- Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene

**Benefits**

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- '˜Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland.

**_For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people_**

About Us: Welcome to Spire Healthcare Careers - Here at Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Everything we do works towards one vision; to provide the best care possible. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you'll receive a warm welcome.

**Who are we?**:

- A profitable, successful business led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.

About the Team: At Spire Washington Hospital, we're a leading provider of private hospital treatments for our patients across the North East. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, we're specialists in a wide range of treatments. You can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to treatment and aftercare.