General Radiographer

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General Radiographer
Springfield Hospital, Chelmsford
Full time - 37.5 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Radiographer to join our busy and supportive X-ray team at Springfield Hospital.

Our service operates seven days a week, with shifts typically scheduled between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across a range of days and shift patterns to support service delivery and meet the needs of our patients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to providing an efficient, responsive, and patient-centred imaging service.

The role
In this role, you will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. You will play a key role within a fast-paced environment where the team will rely on knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring excellent communication and a high standard of patient care.
• Deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging services in accordance with departmental protocols, professional standards, and best practice guidelines.
• Ensure the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of patients, visitors, and staff at all times, adhering to radiation protection and health and safety regulations.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic and innovative imaging team, contributing to a positive and supportive working environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting different imaging modalities and service areas to meet operational and patient care needs.
• Undertake a range of administrative duties, including Image Exchange Portal (IEP) administration, stock ordering, patient appointment scheduling, and responding to telephone enquiries.
• Participate in quality assurance programmes, equipment quality control testing, and clinical audits in line with Ramsay policies and departmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with data protection, governance, and confidentiality standards.
• Contribute to service development initiatives and actively participate in continuous professional development to maintain and enhance clinical competencies.
• Support the delivery of an efficient, patient-focused service, ensuring a positive patient experience throughout their imaging pathway.

What you will bring with you

• Diploma or degree in diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registered
• Min 1-year post qualification would be an advantage but newly qualified candidates would be also considered
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Passion to deliver high quality diagnostic services

Why Join Us?
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

• Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
• Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
• Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Employee Assistance Programme

Work–Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Flexible shift patterns, where possible
• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
• Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you

Career Development & Recognition

• Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
• Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

• Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
• Free parking on site, where possible

About us
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. “Our employees are Ramsay.” The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.