Job summary
Due to the expansion of our service operating7 days between the hours of 08:00 to 20:00, we are looking for Band 7 HCPC registered MRI Radiographers to join our growing MRI team with in the general imaging department at St Bartholomew's Hospital.
Key working relationships will be with the Imaging head of radiography, MRI Lead Radiographer, Radiologists, MRI & rotational radiographers, imaging assistants and other clinical and professional staff.
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/line management 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 outpatients and in-patients. Furthermore, they will be expected to engage in prompt protocolling, checking of conditional devices, 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.
*Please note this advert may close early upon receiving a high volume of applications.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a specialist diagnostic practitioner in MRI and be responsible for a variable caseload of patients. Patients will present with a full range of complex conditions and the post holder will be responsible for carrying out the appropriate diagnostic procedures to support the diagnosis of complex conditions.
The post holder will supervise, support and assist students and junior radiographers in service delivery and personal development.
To organise and oversee the training of radiographers and students in all aspects of MRI scanning, including comprehensive competency assessments.
In conjunction with the MRI Managers, promote continuous improvements in service delivery and quality within all areas of the MRI service, using modern methods to improve productivity, leading in the delivery of service and workforce transformation, and re-design.
The Post-holder will manage the work of staff in the department and develop a culture in which members of staff are continuously improving the delivery of high quality services. The post-holder will ensure the development and acceptance of challenging but realistic objectives for staff and through leadership, motivation and systematic performance management, achieve the required results.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc Radiography or DCR
- oState Registration
- oSome formal management Training
- oIV cannulation
Desirable
- oMRI responsible person experience
- oPost graduate qualification in MRI (or working towards this)
Experience
Essential
- oWide experience of MRI service scanning equipment & techniques
- oDay to day operational management
- oExperience of current, and awareness of developing trends in MRI service scanning services
- oParticipation in Quality Assurance / Clinical Governance initiatives
- oSome personnel management experience
- oSome knowledge of wider NHS issues
Desirable
- oCurrent experience of research and audit developments
- oResearch experience
- oExperience of performance management
- oExperience of post graduate teaching
- oPlanning & commissioning of a new equipment
- oTo have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department
- oTo have experience of setting up a new service
- oExperience of implementing Evidence Based Practice
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and delegate when required
- oExcellent communication skills and presentation skills.
- oAbility to initiate and implement change
- oGood analytical & organisational ability
- oTo have effective problem solving skills
- oGood computer skills
- oAble to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
Desirable
- oAbility to lead and manage staff in a large and complex service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc Radiography or DCR
- oState Registration
- oSome formal management Training
- oIV cannulation
Desirable
- oMRI responsible person experience
- oPost graduate qualification in MRI (or working towards this)
Experience
Essential
- oWide experience of MRI service scanning equipment & techniques
- oDay to day operational management
- oExperience of current, and awareness of developing trends in MRI service scanning services
- oParticipation in Quality Assurance / Clinical Governance initiatives
- oSome personnel management experience
- oSome knowledge of wider NHS issues
Desirable
- oCurrent experience of research and audit developments
- oResearch experience
- oExperience of performance management
- oExperience of post graduate teaching
- oPlanning & commissioning of a new equipment
- oTo have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department
- oTo have experience of setting up a new service
- oExperience of implementing Evidence Based Practice
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and delegate when required
- oExcellent communication skills and presentation skills.
- oAbility to initiate and implement change
- oGood analytical & organisational ability
- oTo have effective problem solving skills
- oGood computer skills
- oAble to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
Desirable
- oAbility to lead and manage staff in a large and complex service
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).
