Job summary
Specialist MRI Radiographer
Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services
Care Group: Diagnostics and Therapies
Band: 6
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum/pro rata
Previous applicants need not apply
We are recruiting for a MRI Specialist Radiographer who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best of People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful Band 6 post holder will have responsibility for the provision of high quality MRI scans within the imaging department limited to the scope of band 6 MRI Specialist Radiographer. Will consider Band 5 trainee post.
As a MRI Specialist Radiographer you will ensure and maintain a high personal standard of clinical excellence, be required to attend training and train other staff as required.
The MRI Specialist Radiographer will work in partnership with radiology staff, CAS/ICATS - clinical and non-clinical, Interprofessional teams across the Trust and outside the Trust and patients, carers and relatives.
To travel between sites on a rotational rota.
All candidates will be required to participate in occasional rotation in X-Ray
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate and maintain high quality MRI scanning techniques.
Undertake intravenous hand or injector pump injections under PGD compliance.
Maintain professional knowledge base and status by attending seminars and course within works time as agreed by MRI Service Lead
Complete and maintain all required mandatory training as required.
Conduct that is consistent with the trusts policies and procedures
Show a caring and responsible attitude towards patients in respect to their dignity, privacy and cultural diversity
To adhere to, and encourage other disciplines, to acknowledge local rules and MRI safety.
Maintain an up to date CPD record keeping up to date with current trends and developments
Ensure that a smooth and efficient service is maintained in MRI
Department reporting any issues that hinder this to the MRI Service Lead..
To ensure that at all times the MRI unit is a safe environment for Patients and Staff by understanding and following local rules specific to MRI.
To travel between sites on a rotational rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate and maintain high quality MRI scanning techniques.
Undertake intravenous hand or injector pump injections under PGD compliance.
Maintain professional knowledge base and status by attending seminars and course within works time as agreed by MRI Service Lead
Complete and maintain all required mandatory training as required.
Conduct that is consistent with the trusts policies and procedures
Show a caring and responsible attitude towards patients in respect to their dignity, privacy and cultural diversity
To adhere to, and encourage other disciplines, to acknowledge local rules and MRI safety.
Maintain an up to date CPD record keeping up to date with current trends and developments
Ensure that a smooth and efficient service is maintained in MRI
Department reporting any issues that hinder this to the MRI Service Lead..
To ensure that at all times the MRI unit is a safe environment for Patients and Staff by understanding and following local rules specific to MRI.
To travel between sites on a rotational rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Radiography or recognised equivalent
- Registered with the Statutory Board of Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of MRI Scanning over a wide range of MRI exams
- Cert of IV cannulation
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of MRI QA
- MRI safety and awareness
- Knowledge of MRI Parameter manipulation.
- Knowledge of patient information systems
Experience
Essential
- Minimun18-24 months MRI scanning
- Experience of routine and none routine MRI protocols
- Experience of day to day running of MRI day lists PACS / RIS / IEP
Value Based Question
Essential
- How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?
Skills
Essential
- Ability to produce a wide range of high quality MRI scans
- Participate in Clinical Audit Venous cannulation
- Organisation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Radiography or recognised equivalent
- Registered with the Statutory Board of Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of MRI Scanning over a wide range of MRI exams
- Cert of IV cannulation
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of MRI QA
- MRI safety and awareness
- Knowledge of MRI Parameter manipulation.
- Knowledge of patient information systems
Experience
Essential
- Minimun18-24 months MRI scanning
- Experience of routine and none routine MRI protocols
- Experience of day to day running of MRI day lists PACS / RIS / IEP
Value Based Question
Essential
- How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?
Skills
Essential
- Ability to produce a wide range of high quality MRI scans
- Participate in Clinical Audit Venous cannulation
- Organisation skills
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).
