Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior MRI Radiographer to join our busy department, offering a wide range of specialist scanning, rotating between the NUH sites.
You will receive a structured training programme on 1.5T Siemens Solas, 1.5T Philips Ingenias, 3T Philips Elitions and a 3T GE Discovery. There are 7 scanners across the NUH sites, (plus 1 further scanner at Loughborough University), ranging from brand new to 7 years old, as a significant investment has been made in our equipment.
You will be supported by our current team with any training requirements, and there will a regular review of your progress to ensure your competencies are achieved.
We are a 7 day service, with an on-call provision at QMC, in which you will be expected to participate.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
We are looking for reliable, responsible, committed, focused candidates who are open to working in a department that offers the opportunity to acquire excellent skills and knowledge.
To undertake imaging procedures within area of specialty.
To maintain a high standard of work and to strive for continual improvements in radiographic standards and patient care.
Triage workflow and patients in the area within which they are working by collaborating with colleagues to maximise departmental efficiency.
To establish and maintain a good working relationship with other members of staff and disciplines.
To assess, by the way of a safety questionnaire, all patients' suitability to enter the magnetic field. They must also be responsible for the safety of all other visitors and visiting staff entering the scan rooms.
To manipulate and manoeuvre radiographic equipment and patients in order to obtain high quality diagnostic images
To provide safe and excellent standard of imaging for our patients
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and person specification
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), City Hospital and Nottingham Treatment Centre offer a wide range of clinical and regional services such as regional neurosciences, Nottingham Children's Hospital, an Emergency Department (level 1 Trauma centre), cardiac and thoracic surgeries, cancer, renal, urology, and stroke services.
We have a national and international reputation for many of our specialist services, including stroke, renal, neurosciences, cancer services and trauma.
We play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With a vision of working together to be the best for patients, the post holder will support the smooth running of the MRI service by using radiographic skill and ability as well as ensuring a quality service with a high standard of patient care with the outcome of a positive patient experience, and to comply with the Trusts Values and Behaviours .
You will be supported to work safely and competently on the MRI equipment as well as working safely when caring for patients, their carers and other visitors. It is important to promote both Radiology and the Trust and rise to the challenges that occur. You are responsible for safety, raising concerns when necessary, ensuring that you are working safely and within your level of ability and responsibility.
You will be working within the team and you will be responsible for maintaining the patient workflow on a day to day basis to ensure that all resources are used appropriately and effectively.
You are expected to work closely with Radiographers, support trainees, Imaging Assistants, Administration Booking team as well as nursing and medical teams both in Radiology as well as across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With a vision of working together to be the best for patients, the post holder will support the smooth running of the MRI service by using radiographic skill and ability as well as ensuring a quality service with a high standard of patient care with the outcome of a positive patient experience, and to comply with the Trusts Values and Behaviours .
You will be supported to work safely and competently on the MRI equipment as well as working safely when caring for patients, their carers and other visitors. It is important to promote both Radiology and the Trust and rise to the challenges that occur. You are responsible for safety, raising concerns when necessary, ensuring that you are working safely and within your level of ability and responsibility.
You will be working within the team and you will be responsible for maintaining the patient workflow on a day to day basis to ensure that all resources are used appropriately and effectively.
You are expected to work closely with Radiographers, support trainees, Imaging Assistants, Administration Booking team as well as nursing and medical teams both in Radiology as well as across the Trust.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of College of Radiographers or B.Sc.Hons in Diagnostic Radiography.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of ability to support less experienced staff
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in MRI imaging
- Experience within the NHS/associated support MRI providers
- Evidence of management of workload and patient pathway
Desirable
- Basic line management experience
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Evidence of ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers.
- IT computer skills
- Evidence of being a professional, team member
Analytical and Judgement skill
Essential
- Evidence of ability to recognise own limitations.
- Compliance with departmental protocols and procedures.
- Evidence of problem solving within the MRI team
Planning and organisation skil
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work independently or in a team
- Evidence of liaison with departments outside of MRI
Physical skills
Essential
- Manual handling skills.
- To be able to manoeuvre patients and the appropriate MR coils.
Other requirements specific to
Essential
- To work varying shifts from 7.5-12.5 hours to cover an extended day within a7 day service
- To be able to participate in an on-call system for an out of hours service
- Evidence of flexible approach of working
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of College of Radiographers or B.Sc.Hons in Diagnostic Radiography.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of ability to support less experienced staff
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in MRI imaging
- Experience within the NHS/associated support MRI providers
- Evidence of management of workload and patient pathway
Desirable
- Basic line management experience
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Evidence of ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers.
- IT computer skills
- Evidence of being a professional, team member
Analytical and Judgement skill
Essential
- Evidence of ability to recognise own limitations.
- Compliance with departmental protocols and procedures.
- Evidence of problem solving within the MRI team
Planning and organisation skil
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work independently or in a team
- Evidence of liaison with departments outside of MRI
Physical skills
Essential
- Manual handling skills.
- To be able to manoeuvre patients and the appropriate MR coils.
Other requirements specific to
Essential
- To work varying shifts from 7.5-12.5 hours to cover an extended day within a7 day service
- To be able to participate in an on-call system for an out of hours service
- Evidence of flexible approach of working
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).