King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior MRI Radiographer

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably skilled MRI radiographer to join our team at an exciting time for our department. We are expanding and renewing our imaging facilities and are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Diagnostic Radiographer to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at the Princess Royal University Hospital. We have just installed a top of the range 1.5T Siemens Sola and are currently replacing our other MRI scanner with a brand new 1.5T GE Signa Voyager which will be completed in April 2024.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Radiographer with proven team leading skills and MRI knowledge, to not only teach, develop and line manage our staff but to also develop their own career prospects within a supportive structure.

We are looking for highly motivated and hardworking candidates with an aptitude for complex problem-solving, practice-based teaching to inspire a first class, patient centred, service.

In addition to our Outer London Weighting, our internal training and support has long been a draw for candidates as it has enabled numerous Radiographers to develop the necessary skills for further career progression and advanced practice. Continued Professional Development is encouraged and supported in the department.

Main duties of the job

Our current 1.5T GE MR 450 MRI scanner performs a wide range of examinations including Neuro, General, MSK, Gastro, Hepatobiliary, Gynae, Oncology, Paediatric, ENT, Breast, Angio and Urology studies. During this financial year we will replace this scanner with a GE Voyager AIR and a highly specified Siemens Sola, expanding our capacity and complexity of services provided.

We have just replaced our 2 CT scanners with brand new GE Revolution Ascends. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake and teach a wide variety of CT scans from oncology, paediatric, vascular and orthopaedic to more specialised Cardiac, Interventional, Trauma and CT Colonography in our bustling department. Experience in these specialities is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be expected to not only lead by example in their clinical excellence but also be able to mentor our more junior staff and be involved in day to day management and development of our service. We provide a 24/7 service which is relied upon by our Regional hyper-acute stroke service on site.

The candidate will have proven experience in MRI. There is also an expectation for management experience that is essential to this role as you will be team leading.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order tomeet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

22 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-PRUH-7730

Job locations

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. As a Band 7 MRI Radiographer you will be based in the MRI department at the Princess Royal University Hospital.
  2. You will be responsible to the MRI Superintendent Radiographer and will be a line manager to more junior staff within Radiology.
  3. Candidates will be expected to participate in the departments out of hours shift system working 10 hour shifts to cover a seven day working pattern.
  4. Part-time and job share applicants will be considered.
  5. Applicants for all posts must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers), HCPC registration and, preferably, at least 2 years NHS experience.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. As a Band 7 MRI Radiographer you will be based in the MRI department at the Princess Royal University Hospital.
  2. You will be responsible to the MRI Superintendent Radiographer and will be a line manager to more junior staff within Radiology.
  3. Candidates will be expected to participate in the departments out of hours shift system working 10 hour shifts to cover a seven day working pattern.
  4. Part-time and job share applicants will be considered.
  5. Applicants for all posts must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers), HCPC registration and, preferably, at least 2 years NHS experience.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • BSc Radiography (or equivalent)
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
  • Minimum 3 years post qualification experience, with evidence of CPD.
  • Experience in supervision and training of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff.
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
  • Experience of the daily management of a defined work area.
  • Able to present oral and written information effectively.
  • Awareness of NHS targets that affect Radiology.
  • Prepared to undergo role extension training if necessary.
  • MRI experience

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification in MRI.
  • IV certificate.
  • Experience with clinical audit.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Be able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys.
Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • BSc Radiography (or equivalent)
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
  • Minimum 3 years post qualification experience, with evidence of CPD.
  • Experience in supervision and training of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff.
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
  • Experience of the daily management of a defined work area.
  • Able to present oral and written information effectively.
  • Awareness of NHS targets that affect Radiology.
  • Prepared to undergo role extension training if necessary.
  • MRI experience

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification in MRI.
  • IV certificate.
  • Experience with clinical audit.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Be able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

MRI Superintendent Radiographer

Mr Chris Gosling

chris.gosling@nhs.net

01689863662

Details

Date posted

22 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-PRUH-7730

Job locations

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND


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