Cobalt

MRI Radiographer - Gloucestershire based, UK wide travel

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Job summary

Based at our Imaging Centre in Cheltenham and supporting hospitals delivering high-quality patient focussed mobile MRI services in various locations around the UK.

The job will involve regional travel, overnight stays, weekend and bank holiday working.

Full-time posts are based on 37.5 hours per week across seven days. Full time not for you? Talk to us about flexible opportunities at Cobalt.

As a Cobalt MRI Radiographer your high level of professionalism, technical skills and strong patient care will reflect the charitys values and ensure a safe, reliable and efficient MRI service is maintained for our patients.

Main duties of the job

Key role responsibilities

  • High level of proficiency in all aspects of MRI, undertaking Imaging procedures in line with clinical guidelines and safety protocols
  • Handle and operate highly specialised equipment, run Quality Assurance checks and maintain records
  • Cannulation, supply and administration of contrast media and medicines in line with departmental guidelines
  • Supervise MRI trainees and radiography students on placement, providing practical training and assessment for a wide range of MRI examinations and MRI systems
  • Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and ensure patients views are sought and taken into account
  • Maintain professional competencies and CPD

About us

Cobalt is an innovative and dynamic medical imaging charity delivering advanced diagnostic imaging services across the country to the NHS and private sector. Our fleet of MRI scanners delivers the latest technologies in MRI imaging, including 1.5Tesla and the only 3.0Tesla mobile MR systems in the UK.

We are offering enthusiastic and highly motivated radiographers the opportunity to join our expanding mobile MRI team.

Some of the benefits we offer:

  • Competitive salary reflecting your knowledge & experience
  • Enhancements for weekend work
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
  • Great working environment
  • Work with a wide range of specialised equipment
  • Support for professional and personal wellbeing
  • Employee benefits programme

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

B0307-MRIGlosSept23

Job locations

Linton House Clinic

Thirlestaine Road

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL53 7AS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide professional, caring, high-quality scanning services and to ensure the privacy, comfort and safety of all patients at Cobalt Imaging Centre, Linton House Clinic and on the mobile MRI scanner fleet at locations around the UK. To support and supervise MRI trainees in the clinical environment and provide practical training and assessment for a wide range of MRI examinations working on the different MRI systems.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Lead the organisation and management of day to day scanning lists and maintaining MRI protocols to ensure high quality examinations in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams at Cobalt MRI facilities and at hospital sites visited by the mobile service. Respond to the clinical requests of the MRI Manager/Superintendents and Consultant Radiologists. To ensure the safe use and maintenance of highly specialist imaging equipment, to adhere to all local MRI safetyprocedures and to report problems to senior members of staff and on-site engineering support. To support and train newly qualified MRI radiographers, students, radiographic assistants and administrative staff.

To participate in clinical audits including Health & Safety and Infection Control.

To be responsible for the administration of medicines and Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) in accordance with departmental local rules, patient group directions (PGDs), Cobalt intravenous (IV) cannulation and contrast administration policies and work within a defined scope of practice documented within the IV scheme of work.

To maintain up to date and accurate personal CPD records.

Attend departmental staff meetings.

Specific Duties

Work in accordance with the magnetic resonance imaging department administrative processes to include, MRI departmental local rules, systems of work, operational policy and procedures, health and safety and risk management.

To propose changes to practices, procedures and protocols within the department for continuous improvement.

Providing physical and emotional support to patients throughout their attendance. To obtain consent and conduct safety checks prior to a patient being administered contrast media and/or drugs specific to their examination.

Data entry on the Patient Administration (PAS) and Picture Archive (PACs) Systems, Radiology Information System (RIS) and all other relevant IT systems and databases.

Additional Responsibilities

To hold certification to undertake cannulation procedures and administration of contrast media and drugs in accordance with Cobalt intravenous (IV) cannulation and contrast administration policies and work within a defined scope of practice documented within the IV scheme of work.

Management of Resources

To assist with monitoring stock and supplies in the MRI department and on mobiles.

Line Management

There is no line management responsibility associated with this post. However, there is an expectation that this senior position will be responsible for the day to day supervision of MRI radiographers, Trainee radiographers and other junior staff members working as part of their team.

Teamwork

This will involve:

- To work collaboratively with other departments within Cobalt - Champion the professional integrity of the organisation

- Adhere to corporate policy and procedure

- Advise and mentor staff members regarding radiation protection

Personal Development

All Cobalt staff are required to participate in the organisations annual appraisal review scheme. The end of year appraisal will include a personal development review where progress made over the last year is discussed and agreed. Focus on the following years departmental and personal objectives will be identified, discussed and agreed.

Health and Safety

In addition to any responsibilities specified within your job description above, it is your duty to:

- Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of the other people who may be affected by actions and omissions at work

- Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.

Infection Control

- To be aware of responsibilities for infection prevention and control.

- Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all infection prevention and control policies and procedures are complied with.

- Conduct hand hygiene in accordance with Cobalt policy, challenging those around you who do not.

Disclosure and Barring

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Failure to disclose any previous convictions or cautions may result in the withdrawal of the post or termination of contract

Confidentiality

Under no circumstances either during or after the end of your employment (however it is terminated) may you divulge to any unauthorised person confidential information relating to the Charity. This includes, but is not limited to, information covering patients, individual staff records, industrial relations, financial affairs, contract terms and prices or business forecasts.

Equality and Diversity

It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Charitys vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of Equality & Diversity Strategies and Policies.

Data Protection

If required to do so, to obtain, process and/or use information held on computer or other IT system in a fair and lawful way. To hold data only for a specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such purpose. To disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed.

Information Governance

You should be aware of all information governance policies and procedures, in order to ensure necessary safeguards are upheld for the appropriate use of patient and personal information.

This is an outline of the post-holder's duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of the Charity.

This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Cobalt Health.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide professional, caring, high-quality scanning services and to ensure the privacy, comfort and safety of all patients at Cobalt Imaging Centre, Linton House Clinic and on the mobile MRI scanner fleet at locations around the UK. To support and supervise MRI trainees in the clinical environment and provide practical training and assessment for a wide range of MRI examinations working on the different MRI systems.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Lead the organisation and management of day to day scanning lists and maintaining MRI protocols to ensure high quality examinations in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams at Cobalt MRI facilities and at hospital sites visited by the mobile service. Respond to the clinical requests of the MRI Manager/Superintendents and Consultant Radiologists. To ensure the safe use and maintenance of highly specialist imaging equipment, to adhere to all local MRI safetyprocedures and to report problems to senior members of staff and on-site engineering support. To support and train newly qualified MRI radiographers, students, radiographic assistants and administrative staff.

To participate in clinical audits including Health & Safety and Infection Control.

To be responsible for the administration of medicines and Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) in accordance with departmental local rules, patient group directions (PGDs), Cobalt intravenous (IV) cannulation and contrast administration policies and work within a defined scope of practice documented within the IV scheme of work.

To maintain up to date and accurate personal CPD records.

Attend departmental staff meetings.

Specific Duties

Work in accordance with the magnetic resonance imaging department administrative processes to include, MRI departmental local rules, systems of work, operational policy and procedures, health and safety and risk management.

To propose changes to practices, procedures and protocols within the department for continuous improvement.

Providing physical and emotional support to patients throughout their attendance. To obtain consent and conduct safety checks prior to a patient being administered contrast media and/or drugs specific to their examination.

Data entry on the Patient Administration (PAS) and Picture Archive (PACs) Systems, Radiology Information System (RIS) and all other relevant IT systems and databases.

Additional Responsibilities

To hold certification to undertake cannulation procedures and administration of contrast media and drugs in accordance with Cobalt intravenous (IV) cannulation and contrast administration policies and work within a defined scope of practice documented within the IV scheme of work.

Management of Resources

To assist with monitoring stock and supplies in the MRI department and on mobiles.

Line Management

There is no line management responsibility associated with this post. However, there is an expectation that this senior position will be responsible for the day to day supervision of MRI radiographers, Trainee radiographers and other junior staff members working as part of their team.

Teamwork

This will involve:

- To work collaboratively with other departments within Cobalt - Champion the professional integrity of the organisation

- Adhere to corporate policy and procedure

- Advise and mentor staff members regarding radiation protection

Personal Development

All Cobalt staff are required to participate in the organisations annual appraisal review scheme. The end of year appraisal will include a personal development review where progress made over the last year is discussed and agreed. Focus on the following years departmental and personal objectives will be identified, discussed and agreed.

Health and Safety

In addition to any responsibilities specified within your job description above, it is your duty to:

- Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of the other people who may be affected by actions and omissions at work

- Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.

Infection Control

- To be aware of responsibilities for infection prevention and control.

- Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all infection prevention and control policies and procedures are complied with.

- Conduct hand hygiene in accordance with Cobalt policy, challenging those around you who do not.

Disclosure and Barring

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Failure to disclose any previous convictions or cautions may result in the withdrawal of the post or termination of contract

Confidentiality

Under no circumstances either during or after the end of your employment (however it is terminated) may you divulge to any unauthorised person confidential information relating to the Charity. This includes, but is not limited to, information covering patients, individual staff records, industrial relations, financial affairs, contract terms and prices or business forecasts.

Equality and Diversity

It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Charitys vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of Equality & Diversity Strategies and Policies.

Data Protection

If required to do so, to obtain, process and/or use information held on computer or other IT system in a fair and lawful way. To hold data only for a specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such purpose. To disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed.

Information Governance

You should be aware of all information governance policies and procedures, in order to ensure necessary safeguards are upheld for the appropriate use of patient and personal information.

This is an outline of the post-holder's duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of the Charity.

This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Cobalt Health.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent HCPC recognised qualification
  • Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council
  • College of Radiography IV Cannulation Certificate or equivalent

Desirable

  • PGCert or Dip in MRI or Masters in MRI/Radiography/CT

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience as cross-sectional imaging radiographer covering a wide range of clinical examinations and applications.
  • Proven experience in healthcare and patient focussed services
  • Awareness of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2000 as updated in January 2017.
  • Training and management of junior staff members
  • Evidence of continuing personal professional development

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent working knowledge of MRI physics in order to manipulate sequence parameters.
  • Adaptability and ability to modify technique if required in difficult situations.
  • Demonstrable team working skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
  • An understanding and application of health and safety regulations and infection control policy relating to a healthcare environment
  • Confident communicator at all levels
  • A high level of IT competency and the ability to gather data, compile complex information and prepare reports
  • Ability to analyse and interpret radiographic imaging
  • Ability to assess and implement highly specialist imaging procedures, adapting technique and prioritise imaging if required
  • Ability to develop, plan and implement goals

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise workload and work under minimal supervision
  • Flexible approach towards working hours
  • Patience and empathy and the ability to offer reassurance to anxious or distressed patients
  • Well organised with excellent interpersonal and communication and literacy skills
  • Physical dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills required for positioning of or handling patients
  • Motivated commitment to continuing professional development
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent HCPC recognised qualification
  • Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council
  • College of Radiography IV Cannulation Certificate or equivalent

Desirable

  • PGCert or Dip in MRI or Masters in MRI/Radiography/CT

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience as cross-sectional imaging radiographer covering a wide range of clinical examinations and applications.
  • Proven experience in healthcare and patient focussed services
  • Awareness of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2000 as updated in January 2017.
  • Training and management of junior staff members
  • Evidence of continuing personal professional development

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent working knowledge of MRI physics in order to manipulate sequence parameters.
  • Adaptability and ability to modify technique if required in difficult situations.
  • Demonstrable team working skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
  • An understanding and application of health and safety regulations and infection control policy relating to a healthcare environment
  • Confident communicator at all levels
  • A high level of IT competency and the ability to gather data, compile complex information and prepare reports
  • Ability to analyse and interpret radiographic imaging
  • Ability to assess and implement highly specialist imaging procedures, adapting technique and prioritise imaging if required
  • Ability to develop, plan and implement goals

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise workload and work under minimal supervision
  • Flexible approach towards working hours
  • Patience and empathy and the ability to offer reassurance to anxious or distressed patients
  • Well organised with excellent interpersonal and communication and literacy skills
  • Physical dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills required for positioning of or handling patients
  • Motivated commitment to continuing professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cobalt

Address

Linton House Clinic

Thirlestaine Road

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL53 7AS


Employer's website

https://www.cobalthealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cobalt

Address

Linton House Clinic

Thirlestaine Road

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL53 7AS


Employer's website

https://www.cobalthealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Karen Hackling-Searle

karen.hackling-searle@cobalthealth.co.uk

01242535925

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

B0307-MRIGlosSept23

Job locations

Linton House Clinic

Thirlestaine Road

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL53 7AS


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