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 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
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 are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Completion of preceptorship
Desirable
- Student Clinical Assessors Course
- Postgraduate study in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant modality imaging techniques
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
- Experience of working unsupervised
- Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience in modalities other than X-ray & Fluoroscopy
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff, and new members of staff
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
- Basic computer and keyboard skills with a good standard of Microsoft office skills
- Active participation in audit & research
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Completion of preceptorship
Desirable
- Student Clinical Assessors Course
- Postgraduate study in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant modality imaging techniques
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
- Experience of working unsupervised
- Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience in modalities other than X-ray & Fluoroscopy
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff, and new members of staff
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
- Basic computer and keyboard skills with a good standard of Microsoft office skills
- Active participation in audit & research
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).
