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- MRI Senior Radiographer, Cheltenham based, UK wide travel
MRI Senior Radiographer, Cheltenham based, UK wide travel
Cobalt are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated senior radiographer to join our expanding MRI team working within the Imaging Centre in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and also at various mobile locations in the UK.
An attractive remuneration and staff benefits package is on offer to the right candidates.
We are a progressive medical imaging charity providing IQS accredited services from the unique Cobalt Imaging Centre in Cheltenham and through a World leading fleet of mobile MRI scanners, including Europe's first 3.0 Tesla mobile MRI service and the World's first digital broadband Philips Ingenia 1.5 Tesla and 3.0 Tesla mobile scanners. We are also a leading provider of MRI education, hosting 'MRI in Practice', the major international MRI course for radiographers.
Working hours/days will be variable based on 37.5hpw.
Full time posts desired, part time posts considered.
Closing date is 31st October 2019
For an informal conversation or to find out more before making an application contact:
Karen Hackling-Searle, MRI Manager
Tel: 01242 535902
Email: karen.hackling-searle@cobalthealth.co.uk
Please be aware that Cobalt is not able to sponsor non-EU/EEA Tier 2 applications
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once sufficient applications have been received.
Please contact us if you are looking for a position locally to you prior to completing an application form.
- Volunteer Roles
Volunteer Roles
Some of our supporters have been volunteering for many years; others join us for a few months - whatever their commitments allow. We can provide a rewarding experience for you as a volunteer, and look forward to welcoming you to our team.
Various roles are available including:
Hobby Helpers - knitters, bakers, crafters, gardeners
The Big Sort - support our recycled cards initiative and help raise over £30,000 for us each year
Events - marshalls, refreshment servers, ticket admissions and photography as well as help us support our charity partner activities
Challenge - Join team Cobalt for a range of adrenalin fix challenges either as an individual or a team
Please contact Julia Jenkins, Head of Fundraising for further details on 01242 535922 or email julia.jenkins@cobalthealth.co.uk.
- MRI Trainee Post
MRI Trainee Post
We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated Radiographers who are keen to take the next step in their career specialising in MRI. The successful candidate will join our MRI Trainee programme supporting our team working within the Cobalt Imaging Centre in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and also at various mobile locations around the UK.
The MRI Trainee programme is based at Cobalt Imaging Centre and offers a complete and structured education and development package in all the key areas of MRI; safety, physics and basic and advanced imaging techniques. The programme is delivered through supportive clinical working, practical and written assessments across all body areas and specialities, with challenging objectives and personal development plans. You will have a willingness to learn and work hard, demonstrate initiative and possess the ability to meet the challenges and deadlines of the programme. Some study time is provided, however there is an expectation that completion of some program objectives will require study in your own time.
As you advance through the programme you will benefit from rotation on the MRI mobile services at different speciality sites gaining experience across several new MRI systems with leading software and hardware platforms.
Cobalt is a progressive medical imaging charity providing ISAS accredited services from the unique Cobalt Imaging Centre in Cheltenham and through a World leading fleet of mobile MRI scanners, including Europe's first 3.0 Tesla mobile MRI service and the World's first digital broadband Philips Ingenia 1.5 Tesla and 3.0 Tesla mobile scanners. We are also a leading provider of MRI education, hosting 'MRI in Practice', the major international MRI course for radiographers.
We offer an attractive remuneration and staff benefits package to the successful applicant.
The MRI Trainee position is considered a full-time post and working hours/days will be variable based on 37.5hpw.
For an informal conversation to find out more about this opportunity please contact the training facilitators team;
Elisabeth Ioele and Ruth Pearson via MRI.training@cobalthealth.co.uk please leave your contact details.
Alternatively Tel: 01242 535902
- CT Radiographer - Mobile CT Unit, predominantly based in the North of England
CT Radiographer
Cobalt are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated CT Radiographer to carry out the day to day scanning on mobile CT units, predominantly Lung Screening Service using the latest Siemens CT technology based in the North of England.
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated CT Radiographer to carry out the day to day scanning on mobile CT units, predominantly Lung Screening Service using the latest Siemens CT technology.
You will support a mobile CT service for other NHS Trusts and hospital when not being used for Lung Screening.
Working hours/days will be variable based on 37.5 hpw variable by rota.
For an informal conversation or to find out more before making an application contact:
Roisin Dobbin-Stacey, PET/CT & CT Manager
Roisin.DobbinStacey@cobalthealth.co.uk
Tel: 01242 535917
- MRI Mobile Operations Manager
MRI Mobile Operations Manager
Are you searching for a new challenge working with great people and the latest in diagnostic imaging equipment? Will you share our passion to deliver high quality, accessible and patient-focussed mobile MRI services? If you are, we want to hear from you.
Cobalt is a growing, innovative and dynamic medical charity that believes everyone should have access to the best imaging for their diagnosis. We deliver technologically advanced diagnostic imaging services from our QSI accredited Cobalt Imaging Centre in Cheltenham and through a fleet of mobile technologically advanced 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla MRI scanners
This post is an exciting and challenging role. You will be managing equipment logistics, staff deployment and wellbeing for our Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) mobile operational services. Working closely with the CEO, MRI manager and MRI superintendents to develop and promote the charity’s mobile clinical imaging services to hospital sites and partner organisations within the NHS and private sector, in line with the strategic objectives of the charity.
The role will primarily be based at the Cobalt Imaging Centre in Cheltenham with a requirement to visit hospital sites to advise and facilitate new mobile imaging services and to provide leadership support to radiographers. The post-holder will have excellent demonstrable communication skills and recognise the importance of staff wellbeing.
Cobalt invests in the training and education of future, new and experienced radiography staff, through partnerships with NHS trusts and universities and the provision of a diverse programme of continuing professional development education events for Cobalt staff, NHS staff and other medical professionals. We are also a leading provider of MRI education, hosting 'MRI in Practice', the major international MRI course for radiographers.
We offer an attractive remuneration and staff benefits package to successful applicants with the appropriate level of skills and experience.This is a full time position and will require a flexible approach to working pattern and hours.
Salary £46,000 to £52,000 dependent upon experience
Closing date for applications midnight 4st November 2019.
For an informal conversation or enquiries please contact Karen.Hackling-Searle@cobalthealth.co.uk or sue.wood@cobalthealth.co.uk
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Other vacancies
Details of our current vacancies are above, however if you are interested in working for the Charity in a different role we are always interested to hear from talented individuals. Please send a speculative CV and a covering letter to the Personnel Department address below. We will keep your details on file and be in touch with you should a suitable position arise in the future.
Sue Wood
Personnel Department
Cobalt, Linton House
Thirlestaine Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AS
Email: sue.wood@cobalthealth.co.uk