Job summary
The National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) funds Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs) as experimental medicine centres of excellence via competitive application every five years. Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has recently been renewed over five years to provide experimental medicine infrastructure funding across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a diagnostic radiographer to join our imaging team at the BHF Manchester Centre for Heart & Lung Magnetic Resonance Research (MCMR), located at Wythenshawe Hospital. The successful candidate will work alongside cardiologists, multi-disciplinary fellows, physicists, nurses and radiographers to support cutting edge research in cardiac MR and other areas of the body. The MCMR unit, which opened in 2020 with the commissioning of a cardiac optimised Siemens 3T Vida scanner, undertakes research into methodology, disease diagnosis, progression and treatment, image analysis as well as transitional research into clinical practice. The post will allow the successful candidate to build on their already extensive knowledge and experience in MR imaging and will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic, progressive working environment.
An NIHR BRC Cardiovascular themed award has been given to fund part of this post for 2 years from commencement of employment.
Main duties of the job
As an NHS employed diagnostic radiographer you will have access to the many benefits of working in an internationally regarded organisation. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust includes a number of large teaching hospitals, district hospitals and community hospitals as well community based services. Wythenshawe Hospital is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the Northwest and is a centre of excellence for many specialties. Working within the MCMR unit provides an opportunity to be involved in ground-breaking research, primarily centred around heart and lung conditions and treatment. We offer a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise and knowledge in this evolving area of imaging.
Provision of an optimal MRI service alongside other radiographers in the MCMR team.
Maintain a high level of competency and professional standards.
Work effectively within the wider multidisciplinary team.
Provide supervision to junior members of staff and students and contribute to their education and training.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Registered with the HCPC as a radiographer
Desirable
- Post graduate training in MRI
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience of scanning with Siemens MRI scanners
- Experience and knowledge of MRI environment safety and risk management
- Experience of managing patient flow
- Experience of Information Governance
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of intravenous cannulation
Desirable
- Experience as a cardiac MRI radiographer at 1.5T and 3.0T
- Experience in other areas of MRI clinical research
- Experience of cardiovascular MRI research
- Knowledge and understanding of cardiothoracic cross-sectional anatomy
- Knowledge of cardiac pathologies and conditions
Personal qualities
Essential
- Willing and able to learn cardiac MRI to a high level of knowledge and understanding.
- Able to work independently and manage own workload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A commitment to ongoing personal professional development
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality, privacy and respect
- Able to demonstrate care and compassion towards patients and study participants
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Registered with the HCPC as a radiographer
Desirable
- Post graduate training in MRI
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience of scanning with Siemens MRI scanners
- Experience and knowledge of MRI environment safety and risk management
- Experience of managing patient flow
- Experience of Information Governance
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of intravenous cannulation
Desirable
- Experience as a cardiac MRI radiographer at 1.5T and 3.0T
- Experience in other areas of MRI clinical research
- Experience of cardiovascular MRI research
- Knowledge and understanding of cardiothoracic cross-sectional anatomy
- Knowledge of cardiac pathologies and conditions
Personal qualities
Essential
- Willing and able to learn cardiac MRI to a high level of knowledge and understanding.
- Able to work independently and manage own workload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A commitment to ongoing personal professional development
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality, privacy and respect
- Able to demonstrate care and compassion towards patients and study participants
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
BHF Manchester Centre for Heart & Lung Magnetic Resonance Research, Wythenshawe Hospital
Southmoor Road
Wythenshawe
M23 9LT
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
