Job summary
Band 7 MRI Specialist Radiographer at UHB QEH site - permanent full time (37.5 hours) post.
UHB is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national, and international population. Comprised of multiple sites, successful candidates will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
The Imaging Directorate provides 24/7 service delivery and has an established track record of service re-design and transformation. The current focus has seen a financial investment of over 3 million to upgrade and modernise the equipment and facilities at the 4 hospital sites. There is a project underway for 1 new MRI installation at QEH site within the radiotherapy department. A brand new 3T high spec scanner has been sited recently within the main site, with high level Neuro/MSK scanning capability.
The MRI Imaging Department has 5 Siemens and 1 GE scanner including 1.5 and 3T systems. We will provide an allocated mentor, induction program, CPD opportunities with protected study time and opportunities to progress career development. There will be development opportunities to develop Advanced Clinical Practice and Management.
This vacancy offers an excellent opportunity to join a professional and dedicated imaging team committed to providing a first-class service.
If you are looking to work with like-minded, experienced professionals and wish to join a team with opportunities to advance your career then look no further.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have extensive MRI experience and maintain specialist MRI clinical skills and have detailed knowledge of MRI safety concerns and apply this knowledge to maintain the highest safest standards. The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing training, advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.
The post holder will be responsible for the management and leadership of the site MRI service with responsibility for organising workload and staffing in that area.
The post holder will ensure operational standards are met to ensure effective and progressive service delivery. Effective communication with other modality leads is essential to ensure staffing levels are managed appropriately ensuring a safe, efficient and responsive service.
You will have responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
Undertake service developments and lead on clinical audit activity within the specialist service in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
Lead the delivery of complex imaging using advanced technologies, recording or reporting on the outcomes.
Act as a specialist resource and provide specialist advice in relation to care of patients in their speciality.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Qualifications leading to BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR.
- *HCPC Registration.
- *Post Graduate training or qualification in specialty or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- *Teaching & Mentoring Qualification. Working towards MSc Level Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- *Evidence of leadership and team building.
- *Experience of leading / managing departmental area.
- *At least 3 years post graduate experience of a senior leading role in the daily management of the designated specialty.
- *Experience of developing service opportunities, through planning, monitoring, and leading the implementation of successful change management processes.
- *Evidence of delivering excellent standards of patient care.
- *Ability to make independent decisions when appropriate.
- *Demonstrate Specialist Radiographic MRI knowledge and technique with ability to lead.
- *Demonstrates initiative. Ability to work well under pressure.
- *Demonstrate evidence of post registration education and personal development.
- *A good understanding of clinical governance, risk management and health and safety principles.
- *An understanding and commitment to The Radiographic Code of Practice and HCPC standards.
- *Objectives and Quality Standards in Imaging.
- *The philosophy of Patient Focused Care.
- *The Trust's Vision and Values.
- *Staffs Rights and Responsibilities
Desirable
- *Evidence of knowledge of all aspects of Radiography/Department practices, and clinical expertise.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to time manage, thinking and planning tactically and creatively, to prioritise appropriate workloads in the face of competing demands.
- *Ability to manage and plan to deadlines and within resources.
- *Ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them.
- *Computer literacy.
- *Demonstrates diplomacy and ability to empathise with staff or patients when appropriate.
- *Good communication and influencing skills including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- *Operational/organisational skills and ability to prioritise work under pressure.
- *Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- *Good team member with proven ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support a multi-professional team.
- *Confident in ability to practice and maintain standards both personally and to oversee those of more junior staff.
- *Good communication and influencing skills.
- *Strong, participative and supportive management style with a desire to lead.
- *Confident, diplomatic, flexible.
- *Ability to empathise with staff or patients when appropriate.
- *High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude.
- *Evidence of enthusiasm, tenacity and initiative.
- *A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals.
- *Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions.
- *The ability to work as a member of a team and also to use individual initiative. Evidence of candidate's desire to keep up to date with current and future trends.
Desirable
- *Good presentation skills.
- *Interest in research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Qualifications leading to BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR.
- *HCPC Registration.
- *Post Graduate training or qualification in specialty or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- *Teaching & Mentoring Qualification. Working towards MSc Level Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- *Evidence of leadership and team building.
- *Experience of leading / managing departmental area.
- *At least 3 years post graduate experience of a senior leading role in the daily management of the designated specialty.
- *Experience of developing service opportunities, through planning, monitoring, and leading the implementation of successful change management processes.
- *Evidence of delivering excellent standards of patient care.
- *Ability to make independent decisions when appropriate.
- *Demonstrate Specialist Radiographic MRI knowledge and technique with ability to lead.
- *Demonstrates initiative. Ability to work well under pressure.
- *Demonstrate evidence of post registration education and personal development.
- *A good understanding of clinical governance, risk management and health and safety principles.
- *An understanding and commitment to The Radiographic Code of Practice and HCPC standards.
- *Objectives and Quality Standards in Imaging.
- *The philosophy of Patient Focused Care.
- *The Trust's Vision and Values.
- *Staffs Rights and Responsibilities
Desirable
- *Evidence of knowledge of all aspects of Radiography/Department practices, and clinical expertise.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to time manage, thinking and planning tactically and creatively, to prioritise appropriate workloads in the face of competing demands.
- *Ability to manage and plan to deadlines and within resources.
- *Ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them.
- *Computer literacy.
- *Demonstrates diplomacy and ability to empathise with staff or patients when appropriate.
- *Good communication and influencing skills including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- *Operational/organisational skills and ability to prioritise work under pressure.
- *Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- *Good team member with proven ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support a multi-professional team.
- *Confident in ability to practice and maintain standards both personally and to oversee those of more junior staff.
- *Good communication and influencing skills.
- *Strong, participative and supportive management style with a desire to lead.
- *Confident, diplomatic, flexible.
- *Ability to empathise with staff or patients when appropriate.
- *High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude.
- *Evidence of enthusiasm, tenacity and initiative.
- *A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals.
- *Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions.
- *The ability to work as a member of a team and also to use individual initiative. Evidence of candidate's desire to keep up to date with current and future trends.
Desirable
- *Good presentation skills.
- *Interest in research.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
