Job summary
A secondment opportunity has arisen for 2.0 WTE Band 6 MRI Radiographers to join the UHNM team, supporting the expansion of our scanning service.
We expect:
- Existing excellent level of radiographic skill with demonstrable cross sectional knowledge and experience
- An honest, strong work ethic , commitment to our patients, flexibility and professionalism.
- Proactive team working and providing support to colleagues, of all grades, and the service. Upholding all of the UHNM Trust values.
- A desire to deliver high quality imaging, demonstrating excellent 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; one year being full time equivalent MRI or cross sectional experience OR demonstrating a leadership role.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent job opportunity for individuals who wish to enhance their skills in a busy department of efficiency, patient experience and strong work ethic. We pride ourselves on the breadth of our clinical workload and expertise, delivering a full range of MRI examinations.
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, 7am-8pm rotating across all UHNM sites,. There is an expectation that once trainfed, staff will participate in the on call rota.
We are a friendly, dynamic forward thinking and planning service.
The department has 2 Siemens Vida 3T scanners and 1 Siemens 1.5T Sola installed in 2019 with their replacement through MES in 2025, all are equipped with the DRB acceleration software. As a further part of our replacement programme, the Valley Centre has 2 new Sola scanners installed, both with up to date software. We currently have a state of the art Siemen's Viato mobile scanner, providing our CDC service. The County Hospital site, has Sola and Skyra Siemen's scanner, which are to be replaced in 2025.
We are 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 and most modern in the country . We serve around three million people and we are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research and the only Trust in our region that is QSI accredited. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working, wherever we can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please see contact information (see contact details)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please see contact information (see contact details)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR/BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography, College of Radiographers
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of specific interest in an MRI role and MRI related learning
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent Imaging related study (within last 24 months)
- Minimum 4 years NHS, or equivalent, clinical experience in an area of high acute demand.
Desirable
- Post qualification cross sectional imaging experience in MRI or Cross Sectional Imaging
- Post qualification demonstrating leadership qualities.
Skills
Essential
- Prioritisation / planning. Ability to organise self and flexibly manage own daily workload.
- Understands the physical principles of MRI
- Working knowledge of MHRA guidelines
- Understanding of basic MRI safety principles
- Adaptable communication skills to obtain patient compliance in anxious/vulnerable patients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of a range of MRI examinations
- Awareness of impact of physical principles on tissue weighting and contrast
Additional Requirements
Essential
- No long days or weekends restrictions?
- Able to work across the rotation including 7am/9pm shift patterns?
- Able to travel to all UHNM MRI units
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR/BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography, College of Radiographers
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of specific interest in an MRI role and MRI related learning
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent Imaging related study (within last 24 months)
- Minimum 4 years NHS, or equivalent, clinical experience in an area of high acute demand.
Desirable
- Post qualification cross sectional imaging experience in MRI or Cross Sectional Imaging
- Post qualification demonstrating leadership qualities.
Skills
Essential
- Prioritisation / planning. Ability to organise self and flexibly manage own daily workload.
- Understands the physical principles of MRI
- Working knowledge of MHRA guidelines
- Understanding of basic MRI safety principles
- Adaptable communication skills to obtain patient compliance in anxious/vulnerable patients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of a range of MRI examinations
- Awareness of impact of physical principles on tissue weighting and contrast
Additional Requirements
Essential
- No long days or weekends restrictions?
- Able to work across the rotation including 7am/9pm shift patterns?
- Able to travel to all UHNM MRI units
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
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
