Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic MRI registered Radiographer to work in close conjunction with the MRI Superintendent Radiographer and team at our MRI unitat Mile End Hospital which is part of the new Community Diagnostics Centre and the existing Early Diagnosis Centre.
Potential candidates should preferably have at least two years' experience of working within MRI modality and have at least 2 years of post-qualifying experience . This is not a MR training post. Excellent communication and computer skills are essential.
You will be working on a rota basis within the MRI team covering 7.30 am to 8 pm days Monday to Sunday.
The centre is equipped with a 3T wide bore Siemens MAGNETOM Vida (DE) scanner.
We will be providing a service to a wide range of cancer, urgent, rheumatology and routine outpatients across North East of London.
The benefits you will get from joining the Imaging team are a strong commitment to your individual personal development, the prospect to work with a proactive and friendly team of peers, and a department that is always open to new ideas and suggestions from all team members, providing a collaborative working environment and a just culture.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will participate in the effective running of the MRI department under the direction of the senior staff, ensuring delivery of high quality patient care. In liaison with the senior radiographers the post holder will provide supervision of junior staff, students and assistant practitioners.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience as a MRI radiographer
- Day to day operational running of the department
- Experience of current, and awareness of developing trends in MRI service scanning services
- Some personnel management experience
- Some knowledge of wider NHS issues
Desirable
- Experience of working with Siemens and 3T scanner
- NHS experience
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or DCR
- HCPC Registration Registration
- IV cannulation
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Experience of working within an NHS organisation
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and delegate when required
- Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
- Good analytical & organisational ability
- Produce high quality images
- To have effective problem solving skills
- Good computer skills
- Able to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
Desirable
- Previous experience of working at this level
- Cannulation
Person Specification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience as a MRI radiographer
- Day to day operational running of the department
- Experience of current, and awareness of developing trends in MRI service scanning services
- Some personnel management experience
- Some knowledge of wider NHS issues
Desirable
- Experience of working with Siemens and 3T scanner
- NHS experience
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or DCR
- HCPC Registration Registration
- IV cannulation
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Experience of working within an NHS organisation
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and delegate when required
- Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
- Good analytical & organisational ability
- Produce high quality images
- To have effective problem solving skills
- Good computer skills
- Able to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
Desirable
- Previous experience of working at this level
- Cannulation
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).
