Job summary
An exciting opportunity has come up for qualified diagnostic radiographers to join the MRI team at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London.
St Mary's hospital has recently installed a new state of the art Signa GE Artist 1.5T to complement our three other MR scanners. We are therefore looking for fresh and dynamic individuals to join the team to integrate this new service.
In this post, you will be trained to perform a diverse range of diagnostic MR procedures for both adults and paediatrics patients in outpatient, inpatient, and major trauma settings.
As a MRI radiographer you will be a key part of the Imaging team ensuring that our service user's needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the provision of an efficient MRI service
- To peform MRI procedures according to Trust, Departmental and statutory regulations
-To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service
-To maintain a sensitive and person-centric approach to our patients
-To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development
-To maintain a safe working environment within the MRI department
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- Experience of working unsupervised
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
Desirable
- 3 years post-graduation experience
- Previous experience at Band 6 Level
- Experience of training staff and students
- Cross-sectional imaging experience (CT and/or MRI)
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Computer and keyboard skills
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Knowledge of developments within the profession
Desirable
- Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
- IV injecting skills
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- Experience of working unsupervised
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
Desirable
- 3 years post-graduation experience
- Previous experience at Band 6 Level
- Experience of training staff and students
- Cross-sectional imaging experience (CT and/or MRI)
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Computer and keyboard skills
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Knowledge of developments within the profession
Desirable
- Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
- IV injecting 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).
