Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic, suitably qualified, experienced MRI Radiographer to take on the role and responsibility of MRI team lead within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Radiology Department in the Freeman MRI unit. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the unit and support the other team leads. You will have excellent leadership skills, good communication skills and be self-motivated. You will be a role model to the MRI staff, MRI trainees, students, and other staff visiting the MRI unit. You will deputise for the MRI superintendent radiographer in their absence. You will be responsible for training new staff and students. MRI safety is key to this role.
- Interview Date 07/11/2023
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
The MRI unit is a busy department and perform a wide range of examinations supporting HPB, renal, MSK, ENT, oncology, cardiac, and vascular directorates using state of the art MRI equipment. The MRI unit also supports a pacemaker service. The post holders will take responsibility for producing images of a high standard and promote a high standard MRI safety.
The MRI units run an extended day and weekend rota in which you will be expected to participate. This is a full time post but there might be opportunities to job share.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Radiographer with proven MRI experience wishing to extend their skills and expertise whilst working in a team-based environment.
Candidates will be State Registered Radiographers with MRI postgraduate experience who demonstrates a clear program of knowledge development. A post graduate qualification in MRI would be advantageous but not essential. The Radiology Directorate actively encourages opportunities for further training and development.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsibility for ensuring effective and efficient day to day operation of the relevant imaging service, on site, supporting the modality Superintendent.
- To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
- To ensure local protocols and defined working practices are adhered to.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsibility for ensuring effective and efficient day to day operation of the relevant imaging service, on site, supporting the modality Superintendent.
- To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
- To ensure local protocols and defined working practices are adhered to.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oWorking knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures
- oDetailed knowledge and understanding of radiation protection and methods of reducing radiation dose as well as a working knowledge of ionising radiation legislation (IR (ME) R)
- oEvidence of CPD
SKILLS
Essential
- oGood organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required
- oIT skills necessary for Radiology Information Systems (RIS)
- oLeadership, managerial and motivational skills
Desirable
- oTeaching and assessment skills
- oIV cannulation competency
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oHCPC registered, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- oPost Graduate qualification in a clinical speciality, or post graduate specialist short courses or relevant specialist experience
Desirable
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oWorking knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures
- oDetailed knowledge and understanding of radiation protection and methods of reducing radiation dose as well as a working knowledge of ionising radiation legislation (IR (ME) R)
- oEvidence of CPD
SKILLS
Essential
- oGood organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required
- oIT skills necessary for Radiology Information Systems (RIS)
- oLeadership, managerial and motivational skills
Desirable
- oTeaching and assessment skills
- oIV cannulation competency
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oHCPC registered, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- oPost Graduate qualification in a clinical speciality, or post graduate specialist short courses or relevant specialist experience
Desirable
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).
