Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and experienced MRI Clinical Specialist Radiographers to join the team at the newly developed Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and at the Ealing Hospital Acute Site.
The successful candidates will work in both the CDC and in the acute department at Ealing Hospital and will provide diagnostic services to the sector using brand new state of the art equipment.
Main duties of the job
You will work within a team of MRI Radiographers and clerical staff undertaking unaided, all aspects of cardiac MRI imaging, in addition to all other highly specialist scans.
You will also undertake the core training of other MRI Radiographers in all MRI studies, particularly those of a more complex nature.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the full main responsibilities, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the full main responsibilities, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc Radiography or equivalent
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant study days and courses
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working unsupervised in all aspects of MRI
- Evidence of CPD since qualification
- Experience of teaching and training students and other new members of staff
- Experience of coordinating and scanning sedated and anaesthetised patients unsupervised
- In depth knowledge of scanning protocols
Desirable
- CT, MRI, x-ray and Interventional experience
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication
- Ability & knowledge to cannulate patients
- Ability to teach others.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc Radiography or equivalent
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant study days and courses
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working unsupervised in all aspects of MRI
- Evidence of CPD since qualification
- Experience of teaching and training students and other new members of staff
- Experience of coordinating and scanning sedated and anaesthetised patients unsupervised
- In depth knowledge of scanning protocols
Desirable
- CT, MRI, x-ray and Interventional experience
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication
- Ability & knowledge to cannulate patients
- Ability to teach others.
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).
