East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee-Advanced Practitioner MRI Radiographer- Reporting

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Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced MRI Reporting Radiographer with proven record of competent MRI Reporting to work in a team of MRI Reporting Radiographers at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate. The post holder to demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet their KPI's set by the line manager to support the service requirements.

The MRI Department at EKHUFT is a very busy department currently housing 2 x Siemens 1.5T Aera, 2 x Siemens 3T Skyra and 1 x Philips Ambition and mobile scanner operations across the service to support the demand. Service is operates 7 days a week including bank holidays.

Previous unsuccessful candidates need not apply (Internal staff may re apply).

Main duties of the job

This is very exciting opportunity to be involved in Radiographers based reporting service and involve in the internal project and helps install and establish new services in the trust. The MRI service is open from 08:00 to 20:00 Hours, 7 days a week. The large range of MR imaging is undertaken, including basic Cardio / vascular MRI imaging.

The post holder will be required to carry out a wide range of clinical / reporting duties as advanced practitioner, acting on their own initiative, and using a wide range of professional, analytical and reasoning skills when judging a variety of complex clinical, staff, and operational problems. Leading and supervising the MRI reporting team with responsibilities for maintaining own Reporting targets.

About us

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Our MRI services based at William Harvey Hospital, Kent and Canterbury Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother hospital in Margate. We also provide MRI services to local community based at Ester view medical centre.

A flexible approach to the working day is essential. The successful candidate will be a HCPC Registered Radiographer with a wealth of MR experience, both clinically and organisationally.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate. If you have excellent communication skills, enjoy being part of a busy team are hard-working, adaptable and flexible we want to hear from you.

Candidates requiring reporting training are welcome. Candidates with strong clinical and proven academic background may be considered for training posts.

Details

Date posted

17 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-5063DCB

Job locations

WHH/QEQM

Radiology Department

Ashford

TN24 0LZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for details.

Candidates with experience in clinical scanning and sound academic background will be considered for trainee Band 7 Advanced practitioner post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for details.

Candidates with experience in clinical scanning and sound academic background will be considered for trainee Band 7 Advanced practitioner post.

Person Specification

Educational Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc oDegree in Diagnostic Radiology or Equivallent

Desirable

  • Leadership and Management Qualifications
  • Post Graduational Master Level Qualification in MRI Clinical reporting

Experience in Clinical Imaging

Essential

  • 5-7 years of experience in MRI within the capacity of Senior MRI Radiographer
  • Proven and Supervisory experience in a busy MRI department
Person Specification

Educational Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc oDegree in Diagnostic Radiology or Equivallent

Desirable

  • Leadership and Management Qualifications
  • Post Graduational Master Level Qualification in MRI Clinical reporting

Experience in Clinical Imaging

Essential

  • 5-7 years of experience in MRI within the capacity of Senior MRI Radiographer
  • Proven and Supervisory experience in a busy MRI department

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

WHH/QEQM

Radiology Department

Ashford

TN24 0LZ


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

WHH/QEQM

Radiology Department

Ashford

TN24 0LZ


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal MRI Radiographer

Raghurajan Maraparambil

raghurajan.maraparambil@nhs.net

07971177261

Details

Date posted

17 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-5063DCB

Job locations

WHH/QEQM

Radiology Department

Ashford

TN24 0LZ


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