MRI/CT Radiographer

Job summary

The post holder will be a key member of the Candover Radiology team, working with and supporting the Clinical Lead Radiographer and the Radiology Manger to provide the MRI and CT service for the Candover Clinic with the additional requirement of performing some X-ray and DEXA radiography.

Comply with and demonstrate a working knowledge of all regulations including IRMER and IRR(17)

The post holder will work with the Clinical Lead Radiographer to ensure a high quality and efficient MRI and CT service. Previous experience in cross sectional imaging is preferred, but training will be provided if not

Main duties of the job

• To perform the full range of MRI and CT imaging examinations including Cardiac, Body, Angio, MSK etc. The majority of our cross-sectional patients are Private Outpatients.
• To perform the full range of X-ray imaging examinations including paediatric imaging and long leg examinations currently performed in main X-ray. Majority of patients are private outpatients.
• To perform all Dexa imaging requirements for the Candover Clinic
• To independently assess and vet X-ray referrals following Department policy, and guidelines where appropriate.
• To supervise and assist specialist and junior radiographers and students.
• To provide senior support to the Clinical Lead and to provide senior cover during the Lead's absence.o understand the physics involved in x-ray with an ability to manipulate protocols to improve imaging and reduce dose.o prioritise workload and regularly reassess to ensure patient needs are met
• To undertake examinations to a high standard, across a range of clinical specialities, upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements.
• To give IV injections of MRI and CT contrast agents, including the use of specialist injector pumps. Training will be provided where required.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.