Senior Radiographer MRI

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced HCPC registered Band 7 Radiographer to join the MRI team at Charing Cross Hospital.

Charing Cross Hospital is part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The Trust employs 13,000 people, providing care for around a million people every year, in our five hospitals and a growing number of community services in North West London and offers 50 clinical specialties with one of the largest portfolios in the country.

Charing Cross Hospital provides a range of acute and specialist services, a 24/7 accident and emergency department and hosts the hyper acute stroke unit for the region. It is also a growing hub for integrated care in partnership with local GPs and community providers.

This post will give you the opportunity to build on and develop your clinical skills in MRI.

You should enjoy working collaboratively to provide the best possible care for our patients at all times. You will need excellent communication skills and have a flexible approach to work, as participation in extended working hours including evenings and weekends is essential.

Charing Cross Hospital offer a comprehensive range of MRI examinations with both clinical and research work being undertaken. As part of the first Academic Health Science Centre in the country our aim is to provide world-class healthcare to our patients through excellence in research, education and training.

Main duties of the job

  • To assist in the provision of an efficient MRI service.
  • To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service.
  • To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
  • To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
  • To maintain a safe working environment within the MRI department.

  1. Key stakeholders
  • MRI Modality Lead Radiographer
  • MRI Radiologists and Physicists
  • Liaison with other clinical professionals, support staff, patients and carers.
  • Liaison with external agencies such as other NHS organisations and healthcare providers.
  • Supervisory responsibility for rotational staff, students and modality assistants

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.

Date posted

22 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1053

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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) in Radiography or equivalent.
  • College of Radiographer accredited IV cannulation course or equivalent.
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification or evidence of formal study in MR.

Experience

Essential

  • MRI experience at band 6 level or equivalent.
  • A knowledge of recent developments within the profession.
  • An understanding of the clinical governance issues in relation to patient care.

Desirable

  • MRI experience at band 6 level or equivalent.
  • Previous experience as Band 7 Senior MRI Radiographer in the NHS

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of a commitment to continuous personal development in MR.
  • Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) in Radiography or equivalent.
  • College of Radiographer accredited IV cannulation course or equivalent.
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification or evidence of formal study in MR.

Experience

Essential

  • MRI experience at band 6 level or equivalent.
  • A knowledge of recent developments within the profession.
  • An understanding of the clinical governance issues in relation to patient care.

Desirable

  • MRI experience at band 6 level or equivalent.
  • Previous experience as Band 7 Senior MRI Radiographer in the NHS

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of a commitment to continuous personal development in MR.
  • Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

MRI Modality Lead

Susie Wickes

Susan.Wickes@Nhs.Net

02033135948

Date posted

22 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1053

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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