MRI Clinical Imaging Assistant - Band 2

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Base site: Pilgrim Hospital, Boston

Band 2 Clinical Imaging Assistant FULL TIME - 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest Trusts in the country, providing acute services across the county of Lincolnshire. We are seeking a Clinical Imaging Assistant to work alongside the MRI Radiographers, Radiologists and support staff, to provide high quality MR imaging to the patients of Lincolnshire. You will be working with a dedicated team on a 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner. The role is very diverse and at times challenging. Safety in the MRI environment is paramount. Our team work efficiently and positively for the benefits of the trust and patients and we are looking to recruit an energetic, well-motivated individual who is able to provide high quality patient care, work within a multi disciplinary team within a technically challenging environment.

This a pan-trust post, travel to Skegness CDC on rotation is a requirement of the role.

The MRI service is open from 07:20 to 20:30 hrs daily, 7 days a week across multiple ULTH sites. A flexible approach to the working day is essential.

For more information, please contact Paul Craven Superintendent MRI Radiographer on 01205 446071 or email paul.craven5@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the radiographers to obtain high quality Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This will entail assisting and positioning patients on the scanner and using advanced clinical equipment under supervision. There is an expectation in this role that you will contribute to organising the workload which involves liaising with a multi-disciplinary team. As part of this role cannulation training will be undertaken to ensure the smooth work flow of patients.

About us

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.