CT/MRI Radiographer
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Job summary
We are a friendly, busy, dynamic team who are committed to delivering an excellent service with patient care at the centre. Staff in CT and MRI are welcoming and supportive of new members.
We are offering an opportunity for highly motivated Radiographers who wish to progress into Cross-Sectional Imaging or those who wish to further their skill set in these modalities.
We are based at Arrowe Park Hospital, but we will soon be opening a brand-new CT/MRI diagnostic centre at Clatterbridge General Hospital which has been specifically designed for patient care and a fantastic working environment.
The successful candidates will rotate through both sites.
Shift patterns include weekdays, weekends and nights. We offer the opportunity to work full time hours over 3 extended days, which has been warmly received by the current staff highlighting an improved work-life balance. Flexibility and the ability to work a range of shifts is essential.
Mentoring and induction schemes are offered to ensure new starters are aware of our working processes before undertaking any out of hours duties.
We recognise the importance of education and role extension. We have CT radiographer lead Colonography lists, MRI Radiographers reporting IOFB X-rays and have several radiographers reporting Chest and MSK plain film imaging.
Many of our current team have undertaken further education supported by the department, this has included PGCerts and Postgraduate CPD Modules in CT and MRI.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service and maintaining high standards of patient care.
You will be expected to:
- Undertake complex, specialised radiological examinations.
- Set and promote high standards of patient care.
- Be responsible for own professional development.
- Have good interpersonal skills to support effective communication
- Maintain a clean, tidy and appropriately equipped workspace.
- Exhibit high standards of professional behaviours at all times.
- Maintain the correct patient records and statutory radiation records.
- Participate in CPD studies, QA programmes, audit and mandatory training.
- Support the Principal Lead Radiographers in striving to provide a world-class service.
At Arrowe park we have:
3 CT Canon scanners- Aquilion One Prism and 2 x Prime SP which have the most up-to-date AI iterative reconstruction software capabilities.
3 MRI Philips scanners- 2 x Ingenia 1.5T with advanced accelerated imaging software availability. 1 x Achieva 1.5T.
We undertake a wide variety of scanning including the following specialist services: CT - Trauma, Cardiac, Stroke and Colonography. MRI - Paediatric GA lists, Pacemaker lists, Small bowel and Breast.
At Clatterbridge General Hospital:
1 Canon Prime SP and 1 Philips Ingenia Ambition 1.5T.
An outpatient environment aimed at improving patients experience. We will also be servicing the brand new multi-million pound regional elective surgical hub - Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted
03 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
408-23-647
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
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