Job summary
To provide operational leadership and manage a high quality and effective MRI service in Derriford Hospital or outlying departments as required.
To provide leadership and direction to radiographic and support staff working in your area.
Contribute to and lead where appropriate, the development of your specialist service.
The principle job purpose of this role is operational leadership for the MRI department
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
- To assist with the daily running of the department by rotaing, maintaining diaries for maximum capacity and equipment issues.
- To lead a high-quality MRI service at Derriford Hospital or other outlying departments as required.
- All staff will be expected to undertake examinations on both public and private sector patients, and participate in 7 day working rotas.
- To provide excellent leadership to all staff working in Radiology.
- To support the effective delivery and operations of the department
- To work autonomously and support the team to carry out diagnostic radiography and specialised procedures within the MRI department
- To ensure all staff adhere to the current MHRA guidelines and work safely within the health and safety regulations.
- To participate in the on-call service for the MRI department
- To support the imaging team to deliver the optimum care to patients whilst producing optimum quality diagnostic images.
- To provide guidance and support to members of staff & students.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist the principal Radiographer in the day to day running of the MRI service at UHP by managing diaries, creating rotas and overseeing equipment issues.
- Ensuring that staffing levels and skill mix are appropriate, and patient care is of the highest standard, liaising with and reporting to the principal radiographer as appropriate.
- As part of the operational lead team undertake appraisals and staff reviews.
- Assist in the development of the service in MRI with upcoming projects.
- As a lead radiographer you will be expected to be proactive in your work, taking responsibility wherever you are working and supervising staff to ensure the department is working safely and efficiently.
- Undertake radiographic duties in any of the MRI scanners of Derriford Hospital, ensuring the high standards of radiographic quality and patient care are maintained, and delivered in a timely manner. Additionally, may be requested to undertake radiographic duties in any other radiographic or clinical areas of Derriford Hospital commensurate with current clinical skills.
- Be responsible for ensuring all safety procedures for both the patient, and all personnel are followed and documented according to protocol in the MRI scanning areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist the principal Radiographer in the day to day running of the MRI service at UHP by managing diaries, creating rotas and overseeing equipment issues.
- Ensuring that staffing levels and skill mix are appropriate, and patient care is of the highest standard, liaising with and reporting to the principal radiographer as appropriate.
- As part of the operational lead team undertake appraisals and staff reviews.
- Assist in the development of the service in MRI with upcoming projects.
- As a lead radiographer you will be expected to be proactive in your work, taking responsibility wherever you are working and supervising staff to ensure the department is working safely and efficiently.
- Undertake radiographic duties in any of the MRI scanners of Derriford Hospital, ensuring the high standards of radiographic quality and patient care are maintained, and delivered in a timely manner. Additionally, may be requested to undertake radiographic duties in any other radiographic or clinical areas of Derriford Hospital commensurate with current clinical skills.
- Be responsible for ensuring all safety procedures for both the patient, and all personnel are followed and documented according to protocol in the MRI scanning areas.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oMust have demonstrated the competencies expected of senior MRI radiographers
- oExtensive demonstrable post graduate demonstrable experience
- oSubstantial demonstrable experience in this specialist field
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oA thorough understanding of NHS policies and documents
Desirable
- oAble to demonstrate post qualification demonstrable experience as a MRI radiographer
- oIV cannulation
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Certificate in IV Cannulation or willingness to obtain once appointed
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Leadership Skills
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to change within the work area
- Ability to interpret the Trust's policy on Violence and Aggression in order to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oMust have demonstrated the competencies expected of senior MRI radiographers
- oExtensive demonstrable post graduate demonstrable experience
- oSubstantial demonstrable experience in this specialist field
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oA thorough understanding of NHS policies and documents
Desirable
- oAble to demonstrate post qualification demonstrable experience as a MRI radiographer
- oIV cannulation
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Certificate in IV Cannulation or willingness to obtain once appointed
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Leadership Skills
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to change within the work area
- Ability to interpret the Trust's policy on Violence and Aggression in order to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues
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).
