Job summary
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Are you a dynamic, experienced MRI Radiographer ready to join a friendly, highly skilled team in a thriving imaging department?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated MRI Radiographer to join our dedicated team in Chester on a 12-month fixed-term, full-time contract (37.5 hours/week) with an attractive and flexible work pattern that supports an excellent work-life balance.
You'll be part of a busy, forward-thinking department offering a wide range of MRI services including musculoskeletal imaging, cancer staging, paediatric imaging, and a well-established general anaesthetic (GA) and pacemaker service. Our imaging facilities feature threeSiemens 1.5T scanners--Aera, Avanto Fit, and Sola--across our main site and our Community Diagnostic Hub.
We're looking for candidates with at least 2 years' MRI experience and strong clinical skills. A comprehensive induction programme will ensure a smooth transition into the team.
In return, we offer:
-
A supportive, multidisciplinary environment
-
Excellent CPD and career development opportunities
-
The chance to live and work in Chester, a vibrant and historic city with outstanding amenities
If you're ready to grow your skills in a collaborative and patient-focused team, apply now - we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- MRI scanning of a caseload including Paediatrics, abdominal, Gynae, neuro, MSK.
- Liaison with clinical teams and referrers.
- Supervision and training of less experienced and rotational staff.
- Involvement with administrative/managerial aspects of the department.
About us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiography / Diploma of College of Radiographers.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate Study
- Cannulation Certificate
Knowledge and Expereince
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a wide range of MRI procedures
- 3 years post-graduate experience at Band 5 level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiography / Diploma of College of Radiographers.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate Study
- Cannulation Certificate
Knowledge and Expereince
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a wide range of MRI procedures
- 3 years post-graduate experience at Band 5 level
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).
