Job summary
This is a wonderful opportunity for a radiographer with significant and varied experience to work in a cutting-edge clinical environment performing range of MRI scanning. The candidate should have extensive CT experience and MRI experience is desirable.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled radiographer to join the MRI team where you will undertake a wide variety of MRI scans including Neuro, MSK, Upper/Lower GI, Gynaecology, Prostate, Head/Neck MRI, Breast and Whole-Body MRI.
You will need to be team orientated with demonstrable teaching abilities as you will be working with under-graduates, trainee radiologists and trainee MRI radiographers.
The clinical range of patient presentations is wide and we would expect the successful applicant to communicate effectively, with a patient centred approach.
Participation in the MRI extended week rota is essential as is a desire to develop your MRI skills and abilities.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Main duties of the job
You will be providing a high-quality diagnostic MRI service whilst maintaining a safe working MRI environment.
You will assist in providing an efficient MRI service which will include the MRI scanning alongside its associated administration duties.
You should have a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work, exceptional organisational skills that will enable you to manage a varied workload ensuring safe and clinical practices.
About us
At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation. The trust provides first-class acute and specialist services to patients both locally and from throughout the UK and abroad. Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing. The MRI Department currently consists of 2 Siemens 3T Vida's, 4 Siemens 1.5T Avanto's and 1 Philips Achieva 3T scanners. We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant courses for Continuing Professional Development
- Competency certificate for the administration of IV injections
- Excellent written communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a range of post qualification clinical experience
- Evidence of 1 year experience in CT
- Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students to required standard
- Participation in clinical audit and quality assurance
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in MRI
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to critically analyse radiographs
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients
- Ability to work under pressure whilst subject to interruption
- Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant courses for Continuing Professional Development
- Competency certificate for the administration of IV injections
- Excellent written communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a range of post qualification clinical experience
- Evidence of 1 year experience in CT
- Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students to required standard
- Participation in clinical audit and quality assurance
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in MRI
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to critically analyse radiographs
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients
- Ability to work under pressure whilst subject to interruption
- Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others
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).
