Job summary
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated, experienced MR trained Radiographer to lead the MR Service at Furness General Hospital. This role will be suitable for someone who has proven experience in managing a MRI service or for an experienced Radiographer looking for a new challenge.
The MR department at the FGH provides a wide range of MR imaging procedures including MSK, neurological, vascular and oncology. The Radiology department has Sectra PACS and RIS. The MRI department is equipped with two Siemens MRI scanners. We have introduced a full 7 day MRI service.
Suitable applicants must be patient centred, caring and professional with recent extensive MRI experience, an interest in teaching, clinical governance and radiation protection, and either a Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography and be registered with the HCPC.
Experience in CT is advantageous but not a requirement.
Main duties of the job
o To act as the lead specialist radiographer in MRo To deputise for the lead radiographer in CT and support this service in their absence.o To manage the MR imaging department and lead a large team of specialist radiographers.o To produce high quality diagnostic investigationso To be responsible for writing policies and examination protocols alongside the Clinical Lead Radiologist.o To be responsible for setting up and maintaining quality assurance programso To be responsible for risk assessment and health and safety of staff and patients.o To be ultimately responsible for the technical and diagnostic quality of the examinations performed.o To organise the daily workloado To supervise and train newly qualified or inexperienced radiographers.
About us
Furness General Hospital is on the doorstep to the Lake District, the Trust is set in some of the most remarkable surroundings in the UK, facilitating an abundance of outdoor activities. There are many OFSTED "Good" and "Outstanding" Primary and Secondary schools near by.
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full ED's, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Degree in radiography, or equivalent, with current HCPC registration.
- Certificate in the administration of intravenous drugs
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses and/or experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent
- Good command of the English Language
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in CT and/or MRI
- Post graduate qualification clinical and/or management
- First line management training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in MRI
- Relevant experience at a supervisory level.
- Relevant experience with Radiology RIS and PACS systems and a good knowledge of basic IT office systems.
- Experience of working at a supervisory level within an NHS or Private UK Hospital
- In depth knowledge of MR safety regulations
Desirable
- Involvement in research/audit relating to MR/CT
- Training/teaching experience
- Staff appraisal experience
- Mentoring experience
- Ability to teach others to graduate level
- Regular attendance at post graduate study days, lectures, and courses
- Significant post graduate experience in magnetic resonance imaging
Skills, ability, and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate up to date knowledge of cross-sectional imaging techniques.
- Proven skills in performing a wide range of examinations and procedures in CT or MRI or both.
- Ability to provide a high level of patient care in accordance with current protocols.
- High technical standards
- Good organisational and leadership skills and able to lead a large team of specialist radiographers.
- Ability to use own initiative including good problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills demonstrating the ability to work and negotiate within a multidisciplined environment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be reflective in thinking and outlook and be available as a source of advice, coping with multiple demands during the working day.
- Able to work on any site in the Trust as required.
- Be able to manage own time/resources effectively
- Ability to work as part of team and provide leadership and/or delegate as necessary
- To be physically able to safely and competently position and manoeuvre patients and equipment as a routine part of the daily duties, including wheelchairs, beds and stretchers
- Flexible attitude to accommodate the needs of the service
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Degree in radiography, or equivalent, with current HCPC registration.
- Certificate in the administration of intravenous drugs
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses and/or experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent
- Good command of the English Language
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in CT and/or MRI
- Post graduate qualification clinical and/or management
- First line management training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in MRI
- Relevant experience at a supervisory level.
- Relevant experience with Radiology RIS and PACS systems and a good knowledge of basic IT office systems.
- Experience of working at a supervisory level within an NHS or Private UK Hospital
- In depth knowledge of MR safety regulations
Desirable
- Involvement in research/audit relating to MR/CT
- Training/teaching experience
- Staff appraisal experience
- Mentoring experience
- Ability to teach others to graduate level
- Regular attendance at post graduate study days, lectures, and courses
- Significant post graduate experience in magnetic resonance imaging
Skills, ability, and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate up to date knowledge of cross-sectional imaging techniques.
- Proven skills in performing a wide range of examinations and procedures in CT or MRI or both.
- Ability to provide a high level of patient care in accordance with current protocols.
- High technical standards
- Good organisational and leadership skills and able to lead a large team of specialist radiographers.
- Ability to use own initiative including good problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills demonstrating the ability to work and negotiate within a multidisciplined environment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be reflective in thinking and outlook and be available as a source of advice, coping with multiple demands during the working day.
- Able to work on any site in the Trust as required.
- Be able to manage own time/resources effectively
- Ability to work as part of team and provide leadership and/or delegate as necessary
- To be physically able to safely and competently position and manoeuvre patients and equipment as a routine part of the daily duties, including wheelchairs, beds and stretchers
- Flexible attitude to accommodate the needs of the service
- Highly motivated and able 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).
