Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for a Senior Radiographer to fulfil to join the MRI department of the
Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We require someone who has
excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, who can work to continuously
improve themselves and help others to do so within our department.
The successful candidate will be
able to demonstrate evidence of good general radiographic experience including
participating in an out-of-hours service. You will have good team membership
skills with the ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving
patients or staff. There is a need to be punctual and demonstrate good time
management.
This role is for a Band 6 role,
however if training in MRI is required, the post will commence at Band 5 but
will progress to Band 6 once competencies are signed off.
The Trust has recently achieved
teaching hospital status. We are a multi-site trust comprising hospitals in
Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury, with a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC)
due to open in Wakefield in the spring. As part of your role, you may be
required to work on any site within the Trust, including the CDC. We offer a
regular staff shuttle service between the three.
The Trust has excellent travel
links to Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster and Bradford. We are close to both the M1
and the M62.
If you would like to attend for
an informal chat or a look round, please call a team leader on 01924 541570 or
01924 542357.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the MRI team responsible
for producing high quality MRI images within the Radiology Service.
To perform a comprehensive range of MRI
procedures Trust wide.
To contribute towards the efficient deployment
of resources, enabling the patient to receive a safe, accurate and timely
examination.
To assist in co-ordinating workflow demands
within the MRI departments across the Trust.
To contribute towards finding solutions which
will meet the rapidly changing demands on the radiology service.
To contribute to training/tutorial opportunities
within the MRI Department.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three
hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members
of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you
share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients
and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure imaging procedures are carried out in
accordance with mandatory departmental systems of work and protocols.
To adapt technique to the condition of the
patient and level of co-operation, consistent with a good diagnostic
outcome/optimum image quality.
To assess each patient and request to produce
the correct course of action for examination and diagnosis.
To actively develop high standards of patient
care ensuring Trust policies and protocols are widely communicated and are
implemented e.g. infection control.
To play an active role in the implementation and
development of quality assurance programmes including departmental audit.
To undertake additional areas of responsibility
as delegated by the Team Leader.
Maintain a professional appearance in line with
the Trust dress code.
Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours
(available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the
responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence.
Maintain professional and courteous working
relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and
every person he/she comes into contact within the course of his/her business.
Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient
and respect the equality of patients at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure imaging procedures are carried out in
accordance with mandatory departmental systems of work and protocols.
To adapt technique to the condition of the
patient and level of co-operation, consistent with a good diagnostic
outcome/optimum image quality.
To assess each patient and request to produce
the correct course of action for examination and diagnosis.
To actively develop high standards of patient
care ensuring Trust policies and protocols are widely communicated and are
implemented e.g. infection control.
To play an active role in the implementation and
development of quality assurance programmes including departmental audit.
To undertake additional areas of responsibility
as delegated by the Team Leader.
Maintain a professional appearance in line with
the Trust dress code.
Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours
(available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the
responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence.
Maintain professional and courteous working
relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and
every person he/she comes into contact within the course of his/her business.
Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient
and respect the equality of patients at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R).
- HCPC Registered.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study.
- MRI experience.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in NHS .
- Evidence of good general radiographic experience.
- Evidence of participating in out-of-hours radiography service.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience over and above Radiographer level e.g. work beneficial to the department such as audit, co-ordinating workload and resources.
- Evidence of delivering the clinical education of student radiographers, possibly including clinical supervisor/assessor roles.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of the changing demands on the Radiology service.
- Knowledge of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017.
- Evidence of keeping informed of current techniques and practices.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work, COSHH, and Minimal Handling.
Desirable
- Knowledge of, or interest in, QA.
- Knowledge of, or interest in, teaching.
- Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good team membership skills.
- Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff.
- Punctuality and time management.
- Evidence of commitment and motivation.
- Respected member of an existing team.
- Ability to work closely with student radiographers.
- Professional in appearance and conduct.
Desirable
- Adaptable to a changing environment.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of a high standard of radiography for others to follow.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Evidence of supervisory skills.
- Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills.
- Ability to receive and communicate information verbally and in writing.
- Desire to advance their clinical practice and skills.
Desirable
- Basic computer literacy.
- Familiarity with computer use for Radiology Information Systems.
- Familiarity with PACS.
- Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements.
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Ability to work out of hours.
- 30 minute on-call response time.
- Flexible according to the demands of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R).
- HCPC Registered.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study.
- MRI experience.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in NHS .
- Evidence of good general radiographic experience.
- Evidence of participating in out-of-hours radiography service.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience over and above Radiographer level e.g. work beneficial to the department such as audit, co-ordinating workload and resources.
- Evidence of delivering the clinical education of student radiographers, possibly including clinical supervisor/assessor roles.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of the changing demands on the Radiology service.
- Knowledge of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017.
- Evidence of keeping informed of current techniques and practices.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work, COSHH, and Minimal Handling.
Desirable
- Knowledge of, or interest in, QA.
- Knowledge of, or interest in, teaching.
- Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good team membership skills.
- Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff.
- Punctuality and time management.
- Evidence of commitment and motivation.
- Respected member of an existing team.
- Ability to work closely with student radiographers.
- Professional in appearance and conduct.
Desirable
- Adaptable to a changing environment.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of a high standard of radiography for others to follow.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Evidence of supervisory skills.
- Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills.
- Ability to receive and communicate information verbally and in writing.
- Desire to advance their clinical practice and skills.
Desirable
- Basic computer literacy.
- Familiarity with computer use for Radiology Information Systems.
- Familiarity with PACS.
- Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements.
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Ability to work out of hours.
- 30 minute on-call response time.
- Flexible according to the demands of the service.
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).
