Job summary
Would you like to work in a forward thinking, fast paced MRI environment? If so then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
We are one of the largest MRI departments in the country and are looking for an experienced, friendly and enthusiastic MRI or cross sectional trained radiographer to join our clinical team. You will work 37.5 hours(3 x 12.5hr shifts) per week, rotating across the Trust's 11 MRI scanners based at Guy's, Guy's Cancer Centre, St. Thomas's and the Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Our departments offer a full range of MRI services, including dynamic contrast studies, oncology (including radiotherapy planning scans), paediatric (with an XMRI suite) and breast imaging. We remain close to the cutting edge developing new techniques and protocols.
The department actively supports and encourages radiographers in their band 6 career development.
The department is open 7 days per week between 7.30 am and 8pm.
About us
The MRI department has 3 Superintendent radiographers, over 50 dedicated MRI Radiographers and a team of MRI Nursing Assistants. As part of the ever growing team, you will experience working across all sites scanning both adults and paediatric patients.
Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform a range of diagnostic MR procedures as required within the department, managing patient priority as appropriate.
To contribute effectively to the delivery of an effective and responsive Radiology service.
To supervise, assist and train a range of student and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual development needs.
To assist in and manage workflow and ensure all data inputs are recorded for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes.
To promote the highest professional and technical standards in the department using personal example.
Demonstrate partnership in professional development issues maintaining a high level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD.
To participate in the Governance of the Department in areas including Risk Management, Health and Safety, Research and Audit activities.
See the full job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform a range of diagnostic MR procedures as required within the department, managing patient priority as appropriate.
To contribute effectively to the delivery of an effective and responsive Radiology service.
To supervise, assist and train a range of student and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual development needs.
To assist in and manage workflow and ensure all data inputs are recorded for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes.
To promote the highest professional and technical standards in the department using personal example.
Demonstrate partnership in professional development issues maintaining a high level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD.
To participate in the Governance of the Department in areas including Risk Management, Health and Safety, Research and Audit activities.
See the full job description attached
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- State registration with the Health Professions Council
- At least 2 years postgraduate experience
- BSc Hons/Diploma of the College of Radiographers in Radiography
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in MRI
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Abe to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop i
- Confident, organised and cheerful
- Be able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the Department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching - students & other staff
- Evidence of training - students & other staff
Experience
Essential
- Well ordered and accurate record keeping
- Understanding of cross sectional anatomy
Desirable
- Experience of working in a busy NHS dept
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- State registration with the Health Professions Council
- At least 2 years postgraduate experience
- BSc Hons/Diploma of the College of Radiographers in Radiography
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in MRI
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Abe to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop i
- Confident, organised and cheerful
- Be able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the Department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching - students & other staff
- Evidence of training - students & other staff
Experience
Essential
- Well ordered and accurate record keeping
- Understanding of cross sectional anatomy
Desirable
- Experience of working in a busy NHS dept
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).
