Job summary
Due to the expansion of our service, we are looking for Band 7 HCPC registered MRI Radiographers to join our growing MRI team at the Royal London Hospital.
This post gives you the opportunity to use your clinical expertise, knowledge, and skills in MRI to offer stability to the team at RLH. Applications are welcome from staff with accredited post graduate training in MRI and those who are working in MRI as senior radiographers.
We can offer state of the art equipment in an exciting acute and specialist setting. The Royal London Hospital MRI Department is currently equipped with 3 Siemens scanners: brand new Magnetom 3T Vida and 1.5T Sola installed in 2022, and a Siemens Avanto Fit upgraded in 2021.
Magnetom Vida and Sola scanners run on the first BioMatrix system which leverages the intelligent combination of Tim 4G and the Siemens unique BioMatrix technology to be ready to embrace the unique set of challenges that every patient brings to the MRI.
The successful candidates will be a motivated self-starter with considerable post graduate experience in MRI and the ability to train and engage radiographers in MRI. They will be involved in the review and implementation of new scanning protocols in conjunction with Radiologists, ensuring all staff are aware of the new studies/procedures.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will participate in the effective and safe running of the MRI department and will be able to perform a wide range of specialist MRI scans in the extended hours 7-day service. The post holder will offer supervision to band 6 radiographers, imaging assistants, students, and visitors to the MRI department. The post holder will ensure patient flow in the trust by actively managing the flow of emergency and in-patients to ensure same day scanning. Furthermore, they will be expected to engage in prompt protocolling, checking of conditional devices, booking of sedated and GA patients, liaison with radiologists and other clinicians to actively unblock barriers to scanning. The post holder will be key in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and experience and will be enabled to deal with and diffuse potential complaints to the patient and carers' satisfaction. On-call/out of hours work is a requirement of this role.
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.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
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.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial experience in MRI imaging
- oNHS experience
- oAcute/emergency MR imaging
Desirable
- oUndertaking appraisal practices and peer review audits.
- oWriting protocols and policies.
- oExperience in undertaking recruitment drives
Knowledge
Essential
- oAn up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging MRI scanning techniques and relevant topics / professional issues.
- oKnowledge of current policies and legislation affecting service delivery.
- oEvidence of CPD
Desirable
- Checking of conditional devices for safety in 1.5 and 3T scanners
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc (hons) Diagnostic Radiography
- oCurrent and up to date state registration through HCPC or other regulatory body.
Desirable
- oPost graduate cert or higher in MR Imaging.
- oPost graduate cert or higher in MR Imaging.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial experience in MRI imaging
- oNHS experience
- oAcute/emergency MR imaging
Desirable
- oUndertaking appraisal practices and peer review audits.
- oWriting protocols and policies.
- oExperience in undertaking recruitment drives
Knowledge
Essential
- oAn up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging MRI scanning techniques and relevant topics / professional issues.
- oKnowledge of current policies and legislation affecting service delivery.
- oEvidence of CPD
Desirable
- Checking of conditional devices for safety in 1.5 and 3T scanners
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc (hons) Diagnostic Radiography
- oCurrent and up to date state registration through HCPC or other regulatory body.
Desirable
- oPost graduate cert or higher in MR Imaging.
- oPost graduate cert or higher in MR Imaging.
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).
