Job summary
This is a stimulating post for a MRI radiographer who is keen on high quality service development and delivery. The post holder will work alongside the Cross sectional Lead to ensure the development of the MRI Service at Dorset County Hospital. Dorset County Hospital currently has 2 MRI scanners and are looking to develop pathways for Cardiac MRI, Paediatrics and Breast MRI. We also have a mobile scanning service as part of the CDC programme.
The Diagnostic Imaging Department was rated GOOD by the CQC and has achieved Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) Accreditation. Services are provided at the main Dorset County Hospital site and five community hospitals. The department has CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology with approximately 170,0000 examinations per annum across the department.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, skilled, enthusiastic and innovative Lead MRI Radiographer ready to take up this challenging role in our friendly and dynamic department. Training in Cardiac MRI would be desirable. The Radiology Department is committed to facilitating flexible ways of working to help balance work and home life, whilst improving service delivery, motivation and morale.
About us
Dorset County Hospital is a forward thinking innovative medium sized hospital with a major trauma unit, delivering services for the population of West Dorset and beyond. Dorset County Hospital is active in clinical research with over 200 recruiting trials and has a longstanding relationship with the Diagnostic Imaging Department, being instrumental in facilitating the delivery of the many cancer, stroke and orthopaedic trials.
Dorset County hospital is in the small county town of Dorchester. Dorset is famed for its scenery and rugged coastline most of which is protected by World Heritage as an area of outstanding natural beauty and is a prime holiday location with the population doubling in the summer months and offers excellent recreational facilities both land and water based.
Dorchester has good rail links to London and Bristol and has schools with outstanding results. The recently renovated Brewery Square has excellent bars and restaurants and the bustling town Of Weymouth is famed for night life around the picturesque harbour.
Dorset County Hospital offers you the opportunity to escape the rat race and embrace an enviable quality of life.
A relocation package is available for qualifying candidates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be an effective operational lead radiographer for the MRI service
- To be responsible for the day to day management of the MRI service, optimising the use of resources and ensuring a safe and effective service.
- To assist the Cross Sectional Lead with the strategic planning and development of the service in line with the department/trust strategic objectives and national policy/guidelines
- To work with the Cross Sectional Lead to ensure MRI clinical governance including patient safety, evidence based practice and clinical audit.
- To support and develop the MRI team (cross sectional radiographers, clinical support workers) providing an excellent and responsive diagnostic service and maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- To work with the Cross Sectional Lead and Radiologists to improve the MRI service protocols and procedures.
- To be the provider of expert knowledge within the area of speciality
- To be deputise for the Cross Sectional Lead during periods of absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be an effective operational lead radiographer for the MRI service
- To be responsible for the day to day management of the MRI service, optimising the use of resources and ensuring a safe and effective service.
- To assist the Cross Sectional Lead with the strategic planning and development of the service in line with the department/trust strategic objectives and national policy/guidelines
- To work with the Cross Sectional Lead to ensure MRI clinical governance including patient safety, evidence based practice and clinical audit.
- To support and develop the MRI team (cross sectional radiographers, clinical support workers) providing an excellent and responsive diagnostic service and maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- To work with the Cross Sectional Lead and Radiologists to improve the MRI service protocols and procedures.
- To be the provider of expert knowledge within the area of speciality
- To be deputise for the Cross Sectional Lead during periods of absence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography and HCPC Registration
- Post graduate qualification in MRI
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of all legislation related to imaging
- Understanding of the imaging requirements for the 28 FDS targets of referral to diagnosis.
- Ability to line manage team of radiographers
Desirable
- Specialist skills in an advanced MRI imaging technique or reporting would be an advantage including Cardiac MRI
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of a wide range of MRI procedures.
- Experience of organising and managing and leading a skilled team .
- Evidence of involvement of clinical governance
- Experience of line management of a team
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography and HCPC Registration
- Post graduate qualification in MRI
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of all legislation related to imaging
- Understanding of the imaging requirements for the 28 FDS targets of referral to diagnosis.
- Ability to line manage team of radiographers
Desirable
- Specialist skills in an advanced MRI imaging technique or reporting would be an advantage including Cardiac MRI
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of a wide range of MRI procedures.
- Experience of organising and managing and leading a skilled team .
- Evidence of involvement of clinical governance
- Experience of line management of a team
Desirable
- Experience of change management
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
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).
