Job summary
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Based at Grantham & District Hospital and Grantham CDC
BAND 7 MRI Superintendent Radiographer FULL TIME - 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
We have a vacancy for a highly motivated Superintendent MRI Radiographer to run the MRI units at the Grantham Community Diagnostic Center and Grantham and district hospital.
This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate who will need to lead an already well-established excellent team.
A flexible approach to the working day is essential. The successful candidate will be a dynamic State Registered Radiographer with a wealth of MR experience, both clinically and organisationally.
You will work in conjunction with the current MRI Superintendents, modality lead and MRI clinical specialist at all sites within the Trust to ensure a safe and efficient MRI department.
Main duties of the job
To effectively manage the MRI department, at both Grantham and District Hospital and our state of the art department within Grantham community diagnostic centre. Organising daily workloads, H&S, HR and recruitment, Appraisals, Magnet safety, image quality, patient care.
Developing plans to accommodate current and future demands by changing/improving working patterns to meet Trust objectives.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To effectively manage a team of highly motivated staff, resources and activity to deliver a responsive MRI service that meets the imaging service and Trusts obligations and objectives.
To actively contribute to the overall departmental operational management process.
To provide specialist advice and undertake clinical duties within the MRI team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To effectively manage a team of highly motivated staff, resources and activity to deliver a responsive MRI service that meets the imaging service and Trusts obligations and objectives.
To actively contribute to the overall departmental operational management process.
To provide specialist advice and undertake clinical duties within the MRI team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- HPC Registered
- Post-graduate qualifications
Desirable
- IV cannulation skills
- Management qualification
Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator.
- Able to work alone or as part of a team.
- Demonstration of organisational skills.
- Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care.
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Good interpersonal skills
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years MRI experience.
- Evidence of working as Senior team member or MRI deputy
Desirable
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Punctual
- Professional appearance
- Ability to support distressed individuals
- Organised
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- HPC Registered
- Post-graduate qualifications
Desirable
- IV cannulation skills
- Management qualification
Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator.
- Able to work alone or as part of a team.
- Demonstration of organisational skills.
- Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care.
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Good interpersonal skills
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years MRI experience.
- Evidence of working as Senior team member or MRI deputy
Desirable
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Punctual
- Professional appearance
- Ability to support distressed individuals
- Organised
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
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
MRI department, Grantham Hospital & Grantham CDC
101 Manthorpe Road,
Grantham
NG32 8DG
Employer's website
https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
