Job summary
Job Title:
Research Lead Radiographer
Band:
8A
Hours:
37.5 per week
Department:
Neuroimaging
Location:
Maudsley Hospital
Reports to:
Superintendent Radiographer
Responsible for:
MRI Radiographers
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Neuroradiographer to lead our MRI research service. The role would suit someone willing to take on a management role whilst continuing to scan. The department currently has a 1.5T GE Artist Scanner, two GE MR750 3T scanners and a 3T GE Premiere MRI Scanner. You will have the opportunity to expand your skills in MR Spectroscopy, functional MRI and diffusion imaging as well as performing a wide range of research and clinical structural MRI studies.
Our values and commitments:
We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I'm going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll be part of something special.
As a Trust we are happy to talk flexible working.
This is a management role and prior MRI research experience will be essential. Previous Neuroradiographic experience would be considered an advantage. We are a small unit and, although a management role, initially the focus will be on ensuring the successful candidate is fully familiar with the MRI scanning services we offer. The post holder will Support the Superintendent Radiographer in the operational management and supervision of the department, deputising for them when required.
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. The team are based at the Maudsley Hospital.
Maudsley Hospital (headquarters)
Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range of restaurants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a highly experienced radiographer, able to work autonomously within their specialist area, and accountable for their own professional actions. They will assess and manage their caseload, giving advice and guidance to patients and other health care professionals.
The post holder will assist in the timely, efficient, and cost-effective management and operation of the specialist imaging section. They will ensure provision of the highest standards of patient care, and contribute to the management of the Department. This person will be working closely within a multidisciplinary team, deputising for the Superintendent Radiographer in their absence.
The post holder will deliver a high standard of Neuroradiographic practice, providing training, supervision, and day-to-day operational management of the unit.
Key responsibilities
Demonstrate, maintain, and update specialist skills and knowledge of current radiographic practice.
Lead on the training and development of staff within the team.
Provide professional support to other radiographers.
Participate, and support radiographers, in CPD.
Please refer to Job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a highly experienced radiographer, able to work autonomously within their specialist area, and accountable for their own professional actions. They will assess and manage their caseload, giving advice and guidance to patients and other health care professionals.
The post holder will assist in the timely, efficient, and cost-effective management and operation of the specialist imaging section. They will ensure provision of the highest standards of patient care, and contribute to the management of the Department. This person will be working closely within a multidisciplinary team, deputising for the Superintendent Radiographer in their absence.
The post holder will deliver a high standard of Neuroradiographic practice, providing training, supervision, and day-to-day operational management of the unit.
Key responsibilities
Demonstrate, maintain, and update specialist skills and knowledge of current radiographic practice.
Lead on the training and development of staff within the team.
Provide professional support to other radiographers.
Participate, and support radiographers, in CPD.
Please refer to Job description
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oExtensive post-graduate experience in MRI Research scanning
- oGood oral and written communication skills
- oAble to present information effectively
- oFlexible attitude to working
Skills
Essential
- oAble to undertake manual handling tasks
- oIV Cannulation certificate
- oAble to work to deadlines
- oEffective communicator
Desirable
- oExperience of supervising staff
Experience
Essential
- oRecent practice in neuroradiography at Senior level
- oMRI Research experience
- oAble to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- oTeaching experience with radiographers and members of other professions
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oExtensive post-graduate experience in MRI Research scanning
- oGood oral and written communication skills
- oAble to present information effectively
- oFlexible attitude to working
Skills
Essential
- oAble to undertake manual handling tasks
- oIV Cannulation certificate
- oAble to work to deadlines
- oEffective communicator
Desirable
- oExperience of supervising staff
Experience
Essential
- oRecent practice in neuroradiography at Senior level
- oMRI Research experience
- oAble to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- oTeaching experience with radiographers and members of other professions
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).
