Senior BANK MRI Radiographer

Job summary

As a Senior Bank MRI Radiographer at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be part of a skilled team delivering high-quality MRI services using Siemens Sola and Aera scanners.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain an efficient, effective, and high-quality MRI service daily.
• Communicate complex information to patients, especially in stressful or challenging situations.
• Provide specialist advice on available services and relevant contact information.

• Maintain high standards of MRI scanning techniques and image quality.
• Independently perform advanced MRI studies.
• Interpret scans and apply clinical judgment to optimise imaging and patient outcomes.
• Train staff in all MRI techniques, including advanced and dynamic studies.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and safety.
• Enforce strict MRI safety protocols for all individuals in the MRI environment.
• Maintain equipment care and report issues to the MRI Superintendent Radiographer.
• Cannulate and administer IV contrast media and Buscopan.
• Report scanner issues directly to the manufacturer when necessary.
• Coordinate GA lists with admin staff and Consultant Anaesthetists.
• Liaise with patients and referring teams to assess MRI safety.
• Collaborate with the MRI Superintendent to develop and revise scanning protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure robust service delivery.
• Cannulate adult patients in accordance with Trust policy.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes.
• Report equipment faults/incidents to maintenance providers and inform lead radiographers.
• Notify lead radiographers of low stock levels.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.