Job summary
MRI Radiographer - Band 7
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The Diagnostic Imaging service based across 2 sites, Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth, provides an essential service to the Trust and includes 3 SiemensMRI 1.5T (2 x Aera & 1 x Sola).
We are looking to recruit highly motivated and skilled MRI radiographers, with a minimum of 2 years cross sectional experience, to join our MRI team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, primarily based on the Lewisham site with rotation to QEH.
Applicants should be/have:
- Skilled MRI radiographers with a good understanding of MRI and its techniques.
- Highly motivated
- Able to plan & prioritise workloads
- Professional & responsible attitude
- Strong communication skills
- Patient centred focused
- Team orientated with demonstrable teaching abilities
Participation in the departmental 7 day working week is essential
This role will give the individual the opportunity to build on and extend their clinical expertise in MRI and also develop leadership, teamwork and training skills. Education and training are key elements of the department and therefore role extension and further learning is encouraged..
If you are successful on shortlisting we would be happy to arrange a tour of the department at the time of your Interview.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received
Main duties of the job
This is a fantastic opportunityto work in a busy and demanding clinical environment andto be part of an innovative, dynamic Imaging service at a time when it is expanding.
You will be supporting the MRI Cross Site Lead in:
- Leading the team
- Vet and protocol specific MRI requests alongside the MRI Cross Site Lead (full training will be provided).
- Regularly monitor and evaluate the MRI service delivery with particular regard to image quality and patient waiting times in line with Government and Trust targets.
About us
We offer a wide range of opportunities:
- Participation in the staff development programme.
- Post graduate training opportunities.
- Attendance at external conferences and courses.
- Participation in audit, evidence based practice and innovation within Imaging.
- Key mentor role within Imaging.
- Flexible working options (3-4 day working week).
Job description
Job responsibilities
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Post Title: Radiographer
Department: Radiology
Responsible to: Head of Radiography
Grade: Band 7
Hours: 37.5 hours
Job Summary:
- To be responsible for carrying out specialised radiographic imaging to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.
- To deputise for Superintendent Radiographers.
- The post holder will be required to carry out radiographic duties on a diverse patient population.
- To carry out all responsibilities with regard to relevant and appropriate Policies
- To communicate effectively with clinical, managerial, administrative and ancillary staff in order to ensure a professional and timely service
- The post is based at the Radiology Department, Lewisham hospital, Lewisham.
- The post holder will be required to work at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich as and when required.
Key Result Areas:
Clinical
- To independently undertake specialised diagnostic radiology procedures maintaining high professional standards of technical competence and ensuring standards of essence of care at all times.
- To undertake a full range of imaging procedures to maintain knowledge and be fully aware of the safety aspects and hazards, and related emergency procedures when working in the specialised area
- To be familiar with the safety guidelines for all equipment in clinical use issued by the MHRA
- To be fully conversant in all aspects of Magnentic Resonance Imaging safety, including full understanding of the MRI Local Rules and emergency procedures ( e.g. Fire, Cardiac Arrest, Quench.)
- To monitor and evaluate Ionising Radiation Regulations 99 and IR(ME)R 2000 and ensure patients procedures are performed with due consideration of these regulations, taking particular note of all Local Rules for specific areas of the Department.
- To independently assess and adapt techniques and modify protocols where appropriate to optimise diagnostic information in view of clinical indications, image findings or patient condition, following assessment for each procedure, possibly on a patient by patient basis.
- To take responsibility for the care of the patient whilst undertaking the procedure. This includes manual handling, moving the patients in the wheelchairs, beds and trolleys.
- Will be required to work under pressure in order to maintain efficient patient throughput to meet Government targets and to be able to respond effectively to an often unpredictable workload.
- Being able to work on your feet for long periods of time is required. There are short periods where you will sit down at the equipment monitors to enable the correct images to be acquired and checked.
- Offer an opinion on images obtained to relevant medical personnel as per departmental protocols and in-house training.
- To supervise and provide clinical assistance to radiographers, assistant practitioners and students
- To ensure the protection and safety of all patients and staff against the dangers of radiation.
- To act with delegated authority as a referrer and practitioner for limited plain film radiography as per departmental protocols
- To report clinical, non-clinical and radiation incidents in line with Trust and Departmental Risk Management policies.
- To undertake regular QA tests to identify and report equipment faults or inaccuracies with outside agencies as necessary, e.g. Equipment engineers, Medical Physicists, etc.
- Be fully conversant of appropriate actions to take in the event of any untoward incident in the specialised areas being worked in,e.g. projectile injury in MRI, anaphylaxis post contrast administration, pneumothorax during biopsies etc
- To report equipment failures immediately, by liaising with equipment support centres to arrange services and emergency call out for general and specialist x-ray equipment
- To re-arrange worklists in the event of equipment failure, organise alternative cover and inform relevant Trust staffing.
- To assist in the evaluation and procurement process for any new equipment within the Department.
Training
- To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners and student radiographers.
- To supervise, assist and support radiographers and medical staff training in specialist areas
- To undertake formalised assessments of staff training in the specialised area ensuring staff competency.
- To provide assistance and be actively involved in departmental projects and audits
- To be actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.
To give lectures and presentations within the Trust and to outside organisations on areas of special interest.
Leadership/Multi disciplinary teamwork
- To encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff using personal example and constructive supervision.
- To be responsible for leading and co-ordinating the team in an allocated area in the absence of the Superintendent Radiographer. This will involve being able to cope with frequent interruptions from both colleagues and other medical and non-medical staff of the Trust.
- To motivate staff and promote a high level of morale in the department
- Organise rotas and workload of given small specialised areas under direction of Head of Radiography or a Superintendent Radiographer
- Participate in recruitment process for radiographers, assistant practitioners and support staff.
- To undertake appraisals of radiographers and assistant practitioners.
- To make proposals for and assist in implementation of changes in working practice as required for efficient service delivery
Communication.
- To offer advice and guidance to patients, carers and other health professionals on radiology procedures, specialised procedures and radiation issues taking due consideration of the patients condition.
- Assess specific communication needs of individual patients. To anticipate where communication difficulties might make completion of relevant documents e.g. MRI safety questionnaire or CT IV allergy form, impossible and implement alternative methods to ensure patient safety is maintained at all times.
- To inform and promote Radiology guidelines and departmental policies to other healthcare professionals
- To obtain informed consent from patients or their carers prior to undertaking procedures as appropriate to individual circumstances and barriers.
- Able to cope frequently with emotional and anxious situations when the patient has been given bad news. (the post holder is NOT expected to give bad news).
- Be able to use a PC and keyboard proficiently.
- To ensure accurate recording on the Radiology Information System patient information and examination details including confirmation of examination and consumables used and dose received by patient.
- To promote good relations with other directorates and hospitals
- To attend any meetings as required by the Head of Radiography or SuperintendentRadiographer.
Personal Development
- To attend any relevant study days and in-house lectures and training afternoons
- To take part in the departments personal appraisal scheme and CPD.
- Maintain a commitment to professional development and a high level of technical and theoretical skills ensuring a CPD portfolio of evidence is kept up to date.To take every opportunity for self-development in extended radiographic roles
- There is no budgetary knowledge required other than to be aware of general awareness of any increase in use will increase the cost of consumables within the department.
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post when requested by the Head of Radiography or Radiology Service Manager.
- This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change in accordance with organisation and service developments, but any such changes will be fully discussed with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Post Title: Radiographer
Department: Radiology
Responsible to: Head of Radiography
Grade: Band 7
Hours: 37.5 hours
Job Summary:
- To be responsible for carrying out specialised radiographic imaging to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.
- To deputise for Superintendent Radiographers.
- The post holder will be required to carry out radiographic duties on a diverse patient population.
- To carry out all responsibilities with regard to relevant and appropriate Policies
- To communicate effectively with clinical, managerial, administrative and ancillary staff in order to ensure a professional and timely service
- The post is based at the Radiology Department, Lewisham hospital, Lewisham.
- The post holder will be required to work at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich as and when required.
Key Result Areas:
Clinical
- To independently undertake specialised diagnostic radiology procedures maintaining high professional standards of technical competence and ensuring standards of essence of care at all times.
- To undertake a full range of imaging procedures to maintain knowledge and be fully aware of the safety aspects and hazards, and related emergency procedures when working in the specialised area
- To be familiar with the safety guidelines for all equipment in clinical use issued by the MHRA
- To be fully conversant in all aspects of Magnentic Resonance Imaging safety, including full understanding of the MRI Local Rules and emergency procedures ( e.g. Fire, Cardiac Arrest, Quench.)
- To monitor and evaluate Ionising Radiation Regulations 99 and IR(ME)R 2000 and ensure patients procedures are performed with due consideration of these regulations, taking particular note of all Local Rules for specific areas of the Department.
- To independently assess and adapt techniques and modify protocols where appropriate to optimise diagnostic information in view of clinical indications, image findings or patient condition, following assessment for each procedure, possibly on a patient by patient basis.
- To take responsibility for the care of the patient whilst undertaking the procedure. This includes manual handling, moving the patients in the wheelchairs, beds and trolleys.
- Will be required to work under pressure in order to maintain efficient patient throughput to meet Government targets and to be able to respond effectively to an often unpredictable workload.
- Being able to work on your feet for long periods of time is required. There are short periods where you will sit down at the equipment monitors to enable the correct images to be acquired and checked.
- Offer an opinion on images obtained to relevant medical personnel as per departmental protocols and in-house training.
- To supervise and provide clinical assistance to radiographers, assistant practitioners and students
- To ensure the protection and safety of all patients and staff against the dangers of radiation.
- To act with delegated authority as a referrer and practitioner for limited plain film radiography as per departmental protocols
- To report clinical, non-clinical and radiation incidents in line with Trust and Departmental Risk Management policies.
- To undertake regular QA tests to identify and report equipment faults or inaccuracies with outside agencies as necessary, e.g. Equipment engineers, Medical Physicists, etc.
- Be fully conversant of appropriate actions to take in the event of any untoward incident in the specialised areas being worked in,e.g. projectile injury in MRI, anaphylaxis post contrast administration, pneumothorax during biopsies etc
- To report equipment failures immediately, by liaising with equipment support centres to arrange services and emergency call out for general and specialist x-ray equipment
- To re-arrange worklists in the event of equipment failure, organise alternative cover and inform relevant Trust staffing.
- To assist in the evaluation and procurement process for any new equipment within the Department.
Training
- To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners and student radiographers.
- To supervise, assist and support radiographers and medical staff training in specialist areas
- To undertake formalised assessments of staff training in the specialised area ensuring staff competency.
- To provide assistance and be actively involved in departmental projects and audits
- To be actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.
To give lectures and presentations within the Trust and to outside organisations on areas of special interest.
Leadership/Multi disciplinary teamwork
- To encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff using personal example and constructive supervision.
- To be responsible for leading and co-ordinating the team in an allocated area in the absence of the Superintendent Radiographer. This will involve being able to cope with frequent interruptions from both colleagues and other medical and non-medical staff of the Trust.
- To motivate staff and promote a high level of morale in the department
- Organise rotas and workload of given small specialised areas under direction of Head of Radiography or a Superintendent Radiographer
- Participate in recruitment process for radiographers, assistant practitioners and support staff.
- To undertake appraisals of radiographers and assistant practitioners.
- To make proposals for and assist in implementation of changes in working practice as required for efficient service delivery
Communication.
- To offer advice and guidance to patients, carers and other health professionals on radiology procedures, specialised procedures and radiation issues taking due consideration of the patients condition.
- Assess specific communication needs of individual patients. To anticipate where communication difficulties might make completion of relevant documents e.g. MRI safety questionnaire or CT IV allergy form, impossible and implement alternative methods to ensure patient safety is maintained at all times.
- To inform and promote Radiology guidelines and departmental policies to other healthcare professionals
- To obtain informed consent from patients or their carers prior to undertaking procedures as appropriate to individual circumstances and barriers.
- Able to cope frequently with emotional and anxious situations when the patient has been given bad news. (the post holder is NOT expected to give bad news).
- Be able to use a PC and keyboard proficiently.
- To ensure accurate recording on the Radiology Information System patient information and examination details including confirmation of examination and consumables used and dose received by patient.
- To promote good relations with other directorates and hospitals
- To attend any meetings as required by the Head of Radiography or SuperintendentRadiographer.
Personal Development
- To attend any relevant study days and in-house lectures and training afternoons
- To take part in the departments personal appraisal scheme and CPD.
- Maintain a commitment to professional development and a high level of technical and theoretical skills ensuring a CPD portfolio of evidence is kept up to date.To take every opportunity for self-development in extended radiographic roles
- There is no budgetary knowledge required other than to be aware of general awareness of any increase in use will increase the cost of consumables within the department.
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post when requested by the Head of Radiography or Radiology Service Manager.
- This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change in accordance with organisation and service developments, but any such changes will be fully discussed with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- DCR, BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- State Registered with HPC
Desirable
- Relevant post grad certificate
- IV cannulation certificate
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience in MRI radiography
- Demonstrate a high level of patient care, able to cope with the diversity of patients needs
- Progressive attitude and evidence of CPD
- Enthusiasm for training students
- Competent in the use and care of a range of X-ray equipment.
Desirable
- PosGrad. Training courses.
- 1 years experience in CT scanning
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Confident to act on own initiative.
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Skilled operator of computers
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Able to demonstrate an aptitude for training and developing staff in specialist areas.
Desirable
- Ability to give effective feedback to other Radiographic staff
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- DCR, BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- State Registered with HPC
Desirable
- Relevant post grad certificate
- IV cannulation certificate
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience in MRI radiography
- Demonstrate a high level of patient care, able to cope with the diversity of patients needs
- Progressive attitude and evidence of CPD
- Enthusiasm for training students
- Competent in the use and care of a range of X-ray equipment.
Desirable
- PosGrad. Training courses.
- 1 years experience in CT scanning
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Confident to act on own initiative.
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Skilled operator of computers
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Able to demonstrate an aptitude for training and developing staff in specialist areas.
Desirable
- Ability to give effective feedback to other Radiographic staff
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).
