MRI Radiographer

Job summary

This vacancy is for permanent full or part time MRI radiographers to join UHNM supporting the expansion of our scanning service to include our Community Diagnostic Centre

We expect:

• Existing excellent level of radiographic skill with demonstrable MRI Knowledge and experience.
• An honest, strong work ethic , commitment to our patients, flexibility and professionalism.
• Proactive team working supporting colleagues and the service uphold our Trust values.
• A desire to deliver high quality imaging, demonstrating good clinical understanding and a sound awareness of governance processes.
• Demonstrated ability in your existing role to manage workload, remaining calm and organised even on the busiest day.
• Strong team spirit traits and mentoring of junior staff.
• Minimum 3 years post qualifying experience in a busy hospital setting ideally with NHS experience oneyear being full time equivalent MRI experience.

Main duties of the job

We pride ourselves on the breadth of our clinical workload and expertise, delivering a full range of MRI examinations; from advanced Neuro techniques through whole body and pelvic imaging, to the largest cardiac MR Service in our region as well as the mainstays of Neuro and MSK imaging, breast MRI and vascular work.

We were one of the first Trusts in the UK to scan both conditional and Non- conditional cardiac devices.

We operate a 7 day a week service, extended hours 7am-9pm rotating across two sites, and include an on call rota. There is a 7am "early bird" service operating in the main department next to our Accident & Emergency department to facilitate the swift care of emergency cases.

We are a friendly, dynamic forward thinking and planning service.

The main department is equipped with 2 Siemens Vida 3T scanners and 1 Siemens 1.5T Sola installed in 2019, which are all equipped with the DRB acceleration software. As part of our replacement programme, the Valley centre is having 2 new Sola scanners installed currently and both will have up to date software. We currently have a further state of the art Siemen's Viato scanner, providing our CDC service. On the County Hospital site, we have a Sola and Skyra Siemen's scanner, which are to be replaced in 2025.

We currently have a business case for a further scanner as part of our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). This is well underway and goes live in 2025. This would take the UHNM MRI service to 9 MRI scanners in total.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest in the country . We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research and the only Trust in our region QSI accredited. The Trust has 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

Our 3 clinical experts are responsible for delivering training for MRI staff. We have a comprehensive programme, including mentoring, tutorials, practical assessments and support from our MRI physics department.UHNM is proactive in NHS England regional networking, which creates opportunities for collaboration of the wider team (MRI Specialist Interest Group etc).

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have a wide range of development packages so everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standard of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the wellbeing of our staff is important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to maintain a good work-life balance including full time and part time hours. We are committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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