Job summary
We are currently inviting applicants to apply for a permanent Cardiac MRI Radiographer post based in the Cross-Sectional Cardiovascular Imaging Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
You will have a commitment to continual professional development, will be highly motivated, and show an interest in the future of their specialised profession. You will be expected to support the service and its staff in maintaining the highest standards of imaging and care for our patients, whilst working safely and efficiently to keep the clinical lists running on time. In return, the candidate will have continual support throughout their new career pathway.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an MRI Radiographer with a special interest in cardiac imaging to specialise in all facets of paediatric and adult cardiac MRI imaging
Main duties and responsibilities
To work as a specialist radiographer in a dedicated, cardiac MRI team within a paediatric tertiary referral centre, providing an expert, world class service in cardiac MRI imaging for paediatric and adult patients.
Clinical Duties
- To carry out all aspects of Cardiac MR Duties within the Cardiac MRI unit to a high professional standard on paediatric and adult patients.
- Undertake highly specialised Cardiac MR imaging techniques that require the operation of advanced acquisition and processing software with excellent hand-eye co-ordination.
- To have a sound knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy as it applies to congenital heart disease.
Please see supporting documents for full job description.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
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
Our Always Values
Essential
- Always welcoming - positive, polite, prompt, responsive
- Always helpful - respectful, supportive, approachable, caring
- Always expert - up-to-date knowledge, strive to provide a quality service, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- DCR/BSc in Radiography
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- MSc in Radiology or MR imaging
- Proven MRI experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Understand the needs of the child
- Ability to empathise with the children and their parents
- Ability to work on own initiative, and under pressure
- Problem-solving skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Teaching skills, leadership in team environment, ability to motivate others
- Interest in working with children
- A flexible outlook to the working day
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Clinical Governance
- Quality Assurance
- Data Protection Act
- IRMER 2000
- Experience of Quality assurance, research and audit
- Further experience in General MRI imaging
Desirable
- Experience in Cardiac MRI imaging
- Specialist knowledge and experience in paediatric imaging
- Working knowledge and experience of: -Non accidental Injury patients -Mortuary work -PACS
Person Specification
Our Always Values
Essential
- Always welcoming - positive, polite, prompt, responsive
- Always helpful - respectful, supportive, approachable, caring
- Always expert - up-to-date knowledge, strive to provide a quality service, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- DCR/BSc in Radiography
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- MSc in Radiology or MR imaging
- Proven MRI experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Understand the needs of the child
- Ability to empathise with the children and their parents
- Ability to work on own initiative, and under pressure
- Problem-solving skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Teaching skills, leadership in team environment, ability to motivate others
- Interest in working with children
- A flexible outlook to the working day
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Clinical Governance
- Quality Assurance
- Data Protection Act
- IRMER 2000
- Experience of Quality assurance, research and audit
- Further experience in General MRI imaging
Desirable
- Experience in Cardiac MRI imaging
- Specialist knowledge and experience in paediatric imaging
- Working knowledge and experience of: -Non accidental Injury patients -Mortuary work -PACS
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
