Job summary
We are expanding our imaging team to support our Community Diagnostic Centre and are looking for experienced MRI radiographers to join us at this exciting time.
The MR Radiographer role will work within a multidisciplinary team to support delivery both the acute hospital scanner and the community diagnostic centre providing opportunities for a wide range of both routine and complex MRI scanning.
The team are supported by an Assistant Practitioner a Trainee Assistant Practitioner, support workers and admin teams.
We currently have a 1.5 Tesla Siemens Aera which is due to be replaced within the next 12 months and we have plans for a Siemens Altea within the CDC facility.
The department provides a 7 day service and as such a rotation through weekend shifts will be required to support this.
Main duties of the job
Evidence of knowledge and experience within an MRI department is essential for this post
Cannulation skills are desirable, but training will be provided if necessary.
Our friendly team is very supportive, and as a new starter, you will be assigned a mentor who will help you to complete a period of induction.
About us
Our values demonstrate the beliefs that underpin the way we work together and with patients. Our values drive what we do to help us deliver our ambitions, in a way that puts patient safety and care first.
Our values are:
Vision
Openness
Integrity
Compassion
Excellence
Cultural diversity is one of our greatest assets at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We are committed to ensuring staff and patients are free from discrimination regardless of their ethnicity, background, gender or sexual orientation.
Every person should be able to fulfil their potential at work, and we support people from all communities who teach us more about differences in beliefs and opinions.
We pride ourselves on using this knowledge to provide personalised care and ensure that we are a supportive environment in which to work and receive care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of a highly skilled team delivering high quality Magnetic Resonance services across the trust.
To take part in the provision of a high quality, timely and efficient MR Scanning service to patients of Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust.
To work independently or part of a team and carry out or assist with a comprehensive range of Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures.
To participate in Continuing Professional Development, supervise and assist with the development of radiographers, student radiographers and other support staff.
To assure good communications between patients, staff and colleagues are maintained.
Clinical
- To use relevant knowledge, training and experience to produce high quality images for a full range of magnetic Resonance scans covering a wide range of imaging techniques.
- To work as part of the MR Team, delivering all aspects of MR scanning covering late shifts and weekend shifts.
- To supervise and train the existing Assistant practitioner in their development of the role.
- To prioritise own workload and the workload of others, and organise and perform own work effectively and efficiently.
- To communicate with patients, relatives, carers, and other health care professionals to ensure patients are well prepared for the examinations they undergo. This will include the providing and receiving of complex and sensitive clinical information, and the explaining of procedures and examinations.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients, in order to obtain their understanding and co-operation whilst undergoing MR Scans. These patients may be, for example, elderly and confused, children, physically aggressive or verbally abusive, have learning difficulties, be non-English speaking or be visually or audibly impaired,
- To record all relevant information relating to patient attendances. This will include input of data into relevant computer systems, including CRIS, and any other media or systems as appropriate.
- To provide specialist clinical advice, across a range of examinations, to junior staff.
- To participate in audit of practice as per Clinical Governance requirements on a regular basis.
- To cannulate patients when necessary with efficiency using ANTT.
- To implement departmental policies, and propose changes to practice where necessary.
- To ensure the highest standards of patient care are maintained at all times.
- To act as the Team Lead when necessary, providing daily supervision of the MR Team.
- To be accountable for own actions and to work within Codes of Practice.
- To be responsible for a effectively prioritising workload and maintain the efficient running of the scanner.
Education and development
- To develop own skills and knowledge in all relevant area of practice and help in the development of others.
- To undergo annual appraisal in order to identify training needs and personal development in line with the requirements and development of the service.
- To undertake Continuous Professional Development as identified in Personal Development Plan and satisfy the requirements of the Health Professional Council Registration.
- To attend all mandatory training sessions and complete all mandatory e-learning modules as required by the Trust.
- To assist in the induction and preceptorship of Radiographers.
- To assist with the training and supervision of Radiographers, Radiology Assistants and Assistant Practitioners in various work areas.
- To assist with the practical training and clinical supervision of Student Radiographers in various work areas, and to carry out the assessment of competence of student radiographers following suitable training and practical experience.
Clinical governance
- To be responsible for the safe use of MR equipment and report any equipment failure or damage to a senior member of staff, ensuring that all relevant details are recorded in the appropriate Equipment Fault Log Book.
- To assist with and contribute to the Departmental Quality Assurance Programme including participation in QA of the coils when necessary.
- To assist in the completion of surveys, audits, clinical trials and equipment evaluation as required.
- To support peoples equality, diversity and rights.
- To follow and comply with all Trust and Departmental Policies, Procedures, Protocols, and Guidelines, reporting to senior staff any difficulties experienced in complying with these and assisting in identifying any changes that may be required.
- All employees must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
Other
- Frequent requirement for moderate effort to be exerted over multiple short periods throughout the day.
- Frequent requirement for concentration with an unpredictable workload.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of a highly skilled team delivering high quality Magnetic Resonance services across the trust.
To take part in the provision of a high quality, timely and efficient MR Scanning service to patients of Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust.
To work independently or part of a team and carry out or assist with a comprehensive range of Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures.
To participate in Continuing Professional Development, supervise and assist with the development of radiographers, student radiographers and other support staff.
To assure good communications between patients, staff and colleagues are maintained.
Clinical
- To use relevant knowledge, training and experience to produce high quality images for a full range of magnetic Resonance scans covering a wide range of imaging techniques.
- To work as part of the MR Team, delivering all aspects of MR scanning covering late shifts and weekend shifts.
- To supervise and train the existing Assistant practitioner in their development of the role.
- To prioritise own workload and the workload of others, and organise and perform own work effectively and efficiently.
- To communicate with patients, relatives, carers, and other health care professionals to ensure patients are well prepared for the examinations they undergo. This will include the providing and receiving of complex and sensitive clinical information, and the explaining of procedures and examinations.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients, in order to obtain their understanding and co-operation whilst undergoing MR Scans. These patients may be, for example, elderly and confused, children, physically aggressive or verbally abusive, have learning difficulties, be non-English speaking or be visually or audibly impaired,
- To record all relevant information relating to patient attendances. This will include input of data into relevant computer systems, including CRIS, and any other media or systems as appropriate.
- To provide specialist clinical advice, across a range of examinations, to junior staff.
- To participate in audit of practice as per Clinical Governance requirements on a regular basis.
- To cannulate patients when necessary with efficiency using ANTT.
- To implement departmental policies, and propose changes to practice where necessary.
- To ensure the highest standards of patient care are maintained at all times.
- To act as the Team Lead when necessary, providing daily supervision of the MR Team.
- To be accountable for own actions and to work within Codes of Practice.
- To be responsible for a effectively prioritising workload and maintain the efficient running of the scanner.
Education and development
- To develop own skills and knowledge in all relevant area of practice and help in the development of others.
- To undergo annual appraisal in order to identify training needs and personal development in line with the requirements and development of the service.
- To undertake Continuous Professional Development as identified in Personal Development Plan and satisfy the requirements of the Health Professional Council Registration.
- To attend all mandatory training sessions and complete all mandatory e-learning modules as required by the Trust.
- To assist in the induction and preceptorship of Radiographers.
- To assist with the training and supervision of Radiographers, Radiology Assistants and Assistant Practitioners in various work areas.
- To assist with the practical training and clinical supervision of Student Radiographers in various work areas, and to carry out the assessment of competence of student radiographers following suitable training and practical experience.
Clinical governance
- To be responsible for the safe use of MR equipment and report any equipment failure or damage to a senior member of staff, ensuring that all relevant details are recorded in the appropriate Equipment Fault Log Book.
- To assist with and contribute to the Departmental Quality Assurance Programme including participation in QA of the coils when necessary.
- To assist in the completion of surveys, audits, clinical trials and equipment evaluation as required.
- To support peoples equality, diversity and rights.
- To follow and comply with all Trust and Departmental Policies, Procedures, Protocols, and Guidelines, reporting to senior staff any difficulties experienced in complying with these and assisting in identifying any changes that may be required.
- All employees must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
Other
- Frequent requirement for moderate effort to be exerted over multiple short periods throughout the day.
- Frequent requirement for concentration with an unpredictable workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- PGC in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Evidence of MR related training
- Evidence of leadership training and development
Experience
Essential
- Cannulation Experience
- MR Scanning knowledge and experience
- Has worked independently in MR
- Mentoring or training experience
Desirable
- Anaphylaxis training
- QA management
- Student training
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to prioritise own and others workload
- Analytical and decision making skills
- Ability to adapt communication style to the patient
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Presentation and teaching skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of MR safety
- Knowledge or relevant legislation
- Understanding of wide range of imaging modalities
- Knowledge of basic computer systems and programmes such as office 365
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible and responsive to patient needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- PGC in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Evidence of MR related training
- Evidence of leadership training and development
Experience
Essential
- Cannulation Experience
- MR Scanning knowledge and experience
- Has worked independently in MR
- Mentoring or training experience
Desirable
- Anaphylaxis training
- QA management
- Student training
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to prioritise own and others workload
- Analytical and decision making skills
- Ability to adapt communication style to the patient
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Presentation and teaching skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of MR safety
- Knowledge or relevant legislation
- Understanding of wide range of imaging modalities
- Knowledge of basic computer systems and programmes such as office 365
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible and responsive to patient needs
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).
