Job summary
Band 6 MRI 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.
The MRI Imaging Department at the QEH has 5 Siemens and 1 GE scanner including 1.5 and 3T systems. The QEH has recently seen the installation of a brand new 3T high spec scanner, with high level Neuro/MSK scanning capability. There is also a project underway to install a 1.5T Siemens Sola within the Radiotherapy unit, with a view to improving efficiency of pathways for patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.
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.
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
Successful candidates will have previous MRI experience, but where needed will be trained to provide highly skilled and specialised MRI imaging for all patients, to include both diagnostic and therapy patients. You will be expected to contribute to the development, growth and success of the MRI service on the main site, as well as the Radiotherapy MRI service. You will need to be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative manner. You will need excellent knowledge of safe working procedures in the MRI environment.
You must be a qualified radiographer with at least 2 years of post-graduate experience and hold current HCPC registration. Previous MRI experience is necessary.
The post-holder will ensure that a gold standard service is delivered to all stakeholders though ongoing engagement with continued professional development (CPD). You are encouraged to participate in audits and reflective practice CPD.
Duties will include scanning of both inpatients and outpatients of all body areas and participation in out-of-hours rota including on calls, weekends and bank holidays. The service does operate an extended working day with some flexibility in shift patterns.
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
- HCPC registration
- D.C.R. (R) or BSc Radiography
- S.R.R.
- Documented experience in diagnostic imaging.
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice, link grade competencies
Desirable
- Evidence of short specialist/leadership courses/education.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience in general radiography
- Knowledge and Experience in the specialised MRI imaging modality.
- Experience in general radiography
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge and experience of MRI scanning techniques
- Experience of working as part of a Radiotherapy MRI service.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manipulate patients precisely
- Leadership skill and ability to promote teamwork
- Ability to supply accurate, precise information
- Effective organisational skills
- Demonstrates initiative, team working, motivation, flexibility and individual responsibility
- Empathy and patient focused approach
- Demonstration of best practice
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Shows initiative, energy, drive and enthusiasm
- Special interest in MRI as an imaging modality
- Participation in 24 hour emergency MRI service including overnight shifts, weekends, on-call and bank holidays
- Participate in cross site working when required by the service
- Understanding of relevant legislation and Radiation Regulations
- Awareness of Radiographers Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Leadership and desire to promote Trust values
- *Evidence of up to date technical MRI knowledge
- Knowledge and awareness of current NHS issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- D.C.R. (R) or BSc Radiography
- S.R.R.
- Documented experience in diagnostic imaging.
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice, link grade competencies
Desirable
- Evidence of short specialist/leadership courses/education.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience in general radiography
- Knowledge and Experience in the specialised MRI imaging modality.
- Experience in general radiography
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge and experience of MRI scanning techniques
- Experience of working as part of a Radiotherapy MRI service.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manipulate patients precisely
- Leadership skill and ability to promote teamwork
- Ability to supply accurate, precise information
- Effective organisational skills
- Demonstrates initiative, team working, motivation, flexibility and individual responsibility
- Empathy and patient focused approach
- Demonstration of best practice
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Shows initiative, energy, drive and enthusiasm
- Special interest in MRI as an imaging modality
- Participation in 24 hour emergency MRI service including overnight shifts, weekends, on-call and bank holidays
- Participate in cross site working when required by the service
- Understanding of relevant legislation and Radiation Regulations
- Awareness of Radiographers Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Leadership and desire to promote Trust values
- *Evidence of up to date technical MRI knowledge
- Knowledge and awareness of current NHS issues
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).
