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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.
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.
- 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
- CT Superintendent Radiographer - predominantly based in the North of the UK
We are seeking an experienced CT Radiographer for an exciting role predominantly based in the North of the UK.
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 CT 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.
This post is an exciting and challenging role. You will be look after the day to day management of the mobile CT service for the Manchester Lung Screening Service using the latest Siemens CT technology, working with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. You will be responsible for all aspects of the imaging service including activity, radiation safety and supervising imaging staff. You will ensure a safe reliable and efficient CT service is maintained.
When not not being used for Lung Screening, you will support a mobile CT service for other NHS Trusts and hospitals.
The role will primarily be based in the North of the UK. You will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, confidently able to communicate and liaise with staff at all levels and the ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
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 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.
For an informal conversation or enquiries please contact Roisin.DobbinStacey@cobalthealth.co.uk or sue.wood@cobalthealth.co.uk
Tel: 01242 535917
- Senior Clinical Imaging Assistant
Cobalt is a growing, innovative and dynamic medical charity delivering technologically advanced diagnostic imaging services to the NHS and private sector across the country.
In this exciting role you will be reporting to the MRI Department Manager and Superintendents to develop and manage an efficient and safe workflow for a team of radiography assistants.
You will:
- support training and supervision of radiography assistants and to ensure effective communication of policy, procedure and workflow processes meeting departmental and legal standards
- oversee delegation of responsibilities to radiographic assistants and monitoring performance
- carry out a wide range of duties including assisting radiographers and healthcare professionals in delivering safe, effective, caring and responsive patient care
- provide physical and emotional support and reassurance to patients attending the Imaging Centre for diagnostic imaging examinations maintaining patient privacy and dignity
- assist radiographers in manoeuvring patients and equipment and escorting patients to and from static and mobile scanners
- accurately input data, conduct data sharing and image transfer
About you
Cobalt people share a common passion to achieve the goals of the charity and you will tooYou will be committed to providing safe patient care
You will be a team player with excellent leadership and communication skills, understanding of the values of sharing knowledge and developing skillsets individually and as a team
A caring nature, responsive, flexible and adaptable to changing situations, you will have a sound understanding of accepted healthcare practices, health and safety and patient confidentiality.
About the benefits and rewards
- Salary - £22,000 - £24,000 (pro rata) dependent upon experience
- Generous company salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Support for professional and personal wellbeing
- Comfortable modern working environment
- Cycle to work scheme
- Complementary healthcare scheme
Ready to apply?
Please read through the Job Description and Person Specification
Complete an application form (CV in support only) and send to:
hr@cobalthealth.co.uk for the attention of Sue Wood
Closing date for applications: 31st January 2020
- Clinical Imaging Assistant
Cobalt is a growing, innovative and dynamic medical charity delivering technologically advanced diagnostic imaging services to the NHS and private sector across the country.
You will be part of our team of clinical imaging assistants working closely with radiographers, consultant radiologists and surgeons and other healthcare professionals. The role is busy, varied and rewarding. Your day-to-day duties will include:
- providing reassurance to patients
- carrying out patient safety screening checks
- giving information
- preparing patients for examination and accompanying patients to and from scanner rooms
- making sure the working environment is clean and hygienic
- helping to maintain equipment and reporting any faults
- assisting with procedures
- clerical tasks such as data input, image transfer, ordering stocks of consumable items
About you
Cobalt people share a common passion to achieve the goals of the charity and you will too
You will be:
- committed to providing safe patient care
- be a team player with excellent communication skills, understanding of the values of sharing knowledge and developing skillsets individually and as a team
- have a caring nature, responsive, flexible and adaptable to changing situations
- have sound understanding of accepted healthcare practices, health and safety and patient confidentiality
- experience of dealing with members of the general public
- physical dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills required for positioning of or handling patients
- be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- have a high level of IT competency and capable of data input with accuracy
- ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
- embrace responsibility with a pro-active attitude
- be highly organised, attention to detail
- be appreciative of the responsibility associated with the role and an acute awareness of the need for confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness
- be reliable and good attitude towards attendance and punctuality
- have a flexible approach to working hours. Rota to include Saturday working and off site when required.
About the benefits and rewards
- Salary - £18,000pa
- Generous company salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Support for professional and personal wellbeing
- Comfortable modern working environment
- My Cobalt reward scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Complementary healthcare scheme
Closing date for applications: Midnight Friday 31st January 2020
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Please upload your CV and application form and supply us with a cover note in the box below stating which job you are applkying for. Please note some applications also require a qualification certificate which can also be uploaded below.
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