Barts Health NHS Trust

MRI Radiographer

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Job summary

We are looking for cross sectional experienced HCPC registered Radiographer to join the MRI team at the Royal London Hospital.This post will give you the opportunity to build on your clinical expertise in MRI. Encouragement will be given to staff who wish to pursue post graduate studies in MRI.

We provide a service to a wide range of routine and emergency patients. The Division also has responsibility for the EDC (Early Diagnostic Centre) at Mile End Hospital, with the MRI unit having been opened in October 2022.

You will need to demonstrate post graduate experience in cross-sectional imaging. The post holder will be involved in training of rotational radiographers in MRI , review and implementation of new scanning protocols in conjunction with the MRI Lead radiographer, MRI superintendent radiographer, MRI clinical specialist, Radiologists and ensuring all staff are aware of the new studies/procedures.It is essential to have good organisational skills, good working relationships and be motivated and able to demonstrate how you can motivate others within the team.

Main duties of the job

The aim of this role is to provide high quality, effective Imaging services for the MRIdepartment at Royal London Hospital.

The post holder will work closely with radiographers, students and clinical staff of all gradesin the safe, prompt and effective imaging of inpatients and outpatients.

MRI is an extremely complex modality requiring a high degree of technical understanding toobtain diagnostic image quality in a wide range of patient presentations.Skill is required in helping patients to cope with the claustrophobic nature of the MRIenvironment.

Patients may present unconscious, un-cooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, or withphysical and mental disabilities. Some may exhibit anti-social or threatening behaviour. It isnecessary to provide empathy and emotional support to the bereaved, terminally ill, injuredand traumatised.

Post holder will be expected to participate in the 24hrs, 7days/week, 365 days a year MRI on-call service for which they will be paid via the AFC out of hours pay rates and is operated on a rota system.

The candidate will be required to work full time on long days rostered across the 7 days Monday-Sunday 08:00-20:00. The post is based at the Royal London Hospital and also expected to cover other Hospital sites although this might be in very rare occassions.

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.

Date posted

29 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-6838186RLH

Job locations

The Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Hons degree in Diagnostic imaging or equivalent
Current Health and Care Professions Council registration

Desirable

Post graduate qualification

Experience

Essential

Band 6 radiographer in general and specialised Imaging procedures and now desires a more focused role in MRI
Evidence of CPD, including attendance at relevant short course & study days

Desirable

Participation in the recruitment and selection process at the band 3-5 grade

Knowledge

Essential

Good understanding of National regulations relating to MRI, and MHRA safety guidelines.
Understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety

Desirable

Awareness of new developments in MRI

Skills

Essential

Competent to perform IV injections and cannulation (or willing to undergo training)
Skilled in keyboard and mouse operation of computerised technology
Able to operate VDU equipment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Hons degree in Diagnostic imaging or equivalent
Current Health and Care Professions Council registration

Desirable

Post graduate qualification

Experience

Essential

Band 6 radiographer in general and specialised Imaging procedures and now desires a more focused role in MRI
Evidence of CPD, including attendance at relevant short course & study days

Desirable

Participation in the recruitment and selection process at the band 3-5 grade

Knowledge

Essential

Good understanding of National regulations relating to MRI, and MHRA safety guidelines.
Understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety

Desirable

Awareness of new developments in MRI

Skills

Essential

Competent to perform IV injections and cannulation (or willing to undergo training)
Skilled in keyboard and mouse operation of computerised technology
Able to operate VDU equipment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

The Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

The Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)