Job summary
Exciting times in MRI. Newmarket CDC now open and planning for New Hospital
We have 3 scanners GE voyager, Siemens Altea and Aera
Expanding service which covers 08-2000hr scanning 7 days per week
A particular focus of this role will include leading on protocol development and management, and image quality. Someone who is passionate about image optimisation.
Someone who can work extended days and weekends.
We are looking for an experienced MR radiographer looking for a new challenge, to support service managers. A great role model to support, to develop the MR team and services provided. To inspire our fabulous team
Expectations are to work between the CDC and WSHFT. Clinical time will be protected especially as this post will involve reviewing protocols ensuring standardisation across sites.
We are fortunate to be able to offer post graduate opportunities for Radiographers.
Applications from part time staff considered.
Main duties of the job
This role will be to support MRI Service Manager with regards to protocols and image quality management to provide the best imaging services for our patients. This role will involve:
Liaising with MRI Service Manager and Radiologists with regards to implementation of new scanning protocols, or changes to current protocols
Ensuring protocols are in line with Regional Practice and National Guidelines
Ensuring proper documentation/management of protocol both electronically and written where required
Ensuring staff are kept abreast of protocol changes and to assist with any training requirements for new or changing protocols
Ensuring systems of feedback to staff with regard to areas of good scanning practice and areas for improvement
Implementing processes to maintain consistent image quality
Auditing and reviewing Image quality for new and existing protocols to ensure quality is optimised
Working along side radiologist colleagues and applications specialists to resolve any image quality concerns
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to view main responsibilities and duties.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to view main responsibilities and duties.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- oBSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- oValid HCPC registration
- oLeadership qualification or equivalent experience
- oComprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio related to advances in MRI
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- oSignificant clinical experience as a senior radiographer in MRI
- oEvidence of team leadership and management skills
- oUnderstanding of the current challenges within the MRI service
- oKnowledge of booking and capacity planning
- oUnderstanding of the full range of work procedures and practices requiring expertise within the specialism of MRI imaging
- oSound understanding of MR physics and image optimisation
Desirable
- oPost graduate qualification or equivalent (intermediate/advanced) course in MRI
- oFormal Management and/or Leadership qualification
- oExperience of change management
- oExperience and understanding of the Quality Standard in Imaging and associated processes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAdvanced organisational and communication skills
- oAble to implement evidence- based practice
- oAble to use a wide range of IT systems and programmes effectively
- oConfident, assertive but diplomatic and approachable
- oAble to use own initiative when working single-handed
- oAble to work well under pressure
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to support, motivate and develop a team
- oAbility to work across professional and organisational boundaries internally and externally
- oAbility to undertake challenging conversations with both staff and patients
- oEffective role model, demonstrating WSFT Trust values at all times
- oHigh self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations
- oAble to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances
- oSelf-motivated
- oPossess integrity and empathy
- oAbility to be flexible in working hours
- oNo known contraindicated MRI implants.
Desirable
- oAble to encourage others to be innovative in finding ways of improving the quality of services
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- oBSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- oValid HCPC registration
- oLeadership qualification or equivalent experience
- oComprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio related to advances in MRI
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- oSignificant clinical experience as a senior radiographer in MRI
- oEvidence of team leadership and management skills
- oUnderstanding of the current challenges within the MRI service
- oKnowledge of booking and capacity planning
- oUnderstanding of the full range of work procedures and practices requiring expertise within the specialism of MRI imaging
- oSound understanding of MR physics and image optimisation
Desirable
- oPost graduate qualification or equivalent (intermediate/advanced) course in MRI
- oFormal Management and/or Leadership qualification
- oExperience of change management
- oExperience and understanding of the Quality Standard in Imaging and associated processes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAdvanced organisational and communication skills
- oAble to implement evidence- based practice
- oAble to use a wide range of IT systems and programmes effectively
- oConfident, assertive but diplomatic and approachable
- oAble to use own initiative when working single-handed
- oAble to work well under pressure
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to support, motivate and develop a team
- oAbility to work across professional and organisational boundaries internally and externally
- oAbility to undertake challenging conversations with both staff and patients
- oEffective role model, demonstrating WSFT Trust values at all times
- oHigh self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations
- oAble to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances
- oSelf-motivated
- oPossess integrity and empathy
- oAbility to be flexible in working hours
- oNo known contraindicated MRI implants.
Desirable
- oAble to encourage others to be innovative in finding ways of improving the quality of services
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & Newmarket Community Diagnostic Centre
Bury St Edmunds / Newmarket
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
