Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 MRI radiographers to join our busy MRI team at Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our family-friendly team. A minimum of 6 months MRI experience is necessary for this role. The role is to be part of the MRI shift team, involving some rotation though CT and Plain Film. The MRI shift covers 7 days per week across our 2 main hospitals on the previous St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals sites.
The department is extremely proactive and continually aims to improve its service to patients. Radiographers are actively encouraged to take part in clinical governance, audit, training and continuing professional development. There are active opportunities for role development within the department. A member of the team enrols on the MRI Post Graduate Certificate at Lancaster University each year.
Interview date: 7th February 2024
Main duties of the job
Our department at Whiston hospital contains a GE 1.5T Signa Voyager whilst our CDC at St Helens Hospital houses a GE 1.5T Signa Explorer Lift and a GE 3T Signa Pioneer. The department offers a full range of MRI examinations, including specialist services such as arthrography, breast and enterography.
Our award-winning trust is recognised for the high level of patient care that we give to all our patients. The Radiology department has recently had our QSI accreditation renewed and performs over 330,000 examinations per year. We have a reputation for delivering a high-quality clinical service with excellent patient care. The Radiology department operates 24 hours a day and is constantly developing, meeting increasing demands and requirements whilst utilising the latest technology and techniques.
Applicants must hold the BSc in Radiography or the DCR(R) and be HCPC Registered. A Post Graduate Certificate in MRI is preferred, but not essential.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Perform radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental protocols
- Be competent in the use of all appropriate x-ray equipment
- Maintain high standards of radiographic technique at all times
- Participate in the shift, on-call and out of hours service
- Perform QA checks on all equipment used within radiology
- Abide by radiographic protocols
- Abide by all Radiation Protection regulations
- Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
- Responsible for sending accurate image data to the Picture Archiving Communication System for storage, transmission and archive
- Supervise junior radiographers, assistant practitioners and students
- Justify radiographic examinations for Radiographic Assistant Practitioners
- Ensure delivery of a patient focussed service including care comfort and dignity of all patients
- Take an active role in the general cleanliness and professional image of the department
- Responsible for assuring the safety of him/herself and others in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols e.g. COSHH, Radiation Protection etc
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for adhering to radiographic protocols
- Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times
- Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy
- Perform intravenous injections as appropriate
- Comply with Health & Safety legislation for Control of Radiation, VDU use, handling of patients etc
- Maintain Professional Registration
- Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
- To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current and correct
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Perform radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental protocols
- Be competent in the use of all appropriate x-ray equipment
- Maintain high standards of radiographic technique at all times
- Participate in the shift, on-call and out of hours service
- Perform QA checks on all equipment used within radiology
- Abide by radiographic protocols
- Abide by all Radiation Protection regulations
- Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
- Responsible for sending accurate image data to the Picture Archiving Communication System for storage, transmission and archive
- Supervise junior radiographers, assistant practitioners and students
- Justify radiographic examinations for Radiographic Assistant Practitioners
- Ensure delivery of a patient focussed service including care comfort and dignity of all patients
- Take an active role in the general cleanliness and professional image of the department
- Responsible for assuring the safety of him/herself and others in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols e.g. COSHH, Radiation Protection etc
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for adhering to radiographic protocols
- Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times
- Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy
- Perform intravenous injections as appropriate
- Comply with Health & Safety legislation for Control of Radiation, VDU use, handling of patients etc
- Maintain Professional Registration
- Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
- To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current and correct
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Radiography and/or equivalent qualification
- Current HCPC registration at the time of appointment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Sufficient number of years post graduate clinical experience
- CT Head scanning
- Manage self and others
- Experience of participation in emergency single handed out of hours duties
Desirable
- Ability to perform cannulation and follow ANTT procedures
- General CT Experience
- Evidence of audit within radiography practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical environment
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management skills
- IT literate
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns
- Evidence of commitment to image quality and providing a quality service
Desirable
- Must be able to travel by car or have access to an assisted driver
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Radiography and/or equivalent qualification
- Current HCPC registration at the time of appointment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Sufficient number of years post graduate clinical experience
- CT Head scanning
- Manage self and others
- Experience of participation in emergency single handed out of hours duties
Desirable
- Ability to perform cannulation and follow ANTT procedures
- General CT Experience
- Evidence of audit within radiography practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical environment
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management skills
- IT literate
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns
- Evidence of commitment to image quality and providing a quality service
Desirable
- Must be able to travel by car or have access to an assisted driver
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).
