Radiographer (Sonographer specialisation) - St Helena, South Atlantic
2-year contract
Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. The 28-bed General Hospital in the capital, Jamestown, covers all areas of acute medical and surgical care.
The radiography section has multiple imaging modalities including CT, fluoroscopy and ultrasound, with two full-time Radiographers and a part-time Assistant Practitioner; you would be the only Sonographer. You must ensure the department is IRR99 and IR(ME)R 2000 compliant as far as possible, with regular QA and Audit.
Maintaining up-to-date professional technical knowledge, you will participate in CPD events and contribute to Clinical Governance and Strategic activity. You must train staff in a number of key areas and the Assistant Practitioner will need your support to maintain registration with the Society of Radiographers through training and CPD activities. You will of course seek distant telemedicine advice when appropriate.
Much of your time will be devoted to teaching and professional development of nurses and students, producing and updating protocols and guidelines and participating in clinical and staff meetings. You will share on-call cover arrangements for out-of-hours emergencies and offer radiographic support to the dental section when required.
You must be a State Registered Radiographer with a current registration certificate and hold either a Diploma from the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent, plus post-graduate qualification in ultrasound and general radiography including CT. Substantial post qualification experience in general radiography should be supported by experience in ultrasound and CT with knowledge of PACS.
Benefits Package Includes:
- Salary: £38k pa, depending on experience and qualifications
- An International Supplement, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information at www.sthelenacareers.co.uk
- Relocation Allowances, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information at www.sthelenacareers.co.uk
- Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of salary
- Annual Leave of 30 days per annum plus Public Holidays
Please contact Karen Diamond at Head Medical to discuss the details and your suitability – 0131 240 5261 or email an initial enquiry.