East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

MRI Radiographer

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Job summary

We have an opportunity for an experienced band 6 MR radiographer to join our team based at Ipswich hospital. You will also be required to work across our community sites.

You will possess interest in or specialised knowledge in a wide range of MR imaging procedures including MSK, neurological, paediatrics and oncology. You will be required to work your shifts over seven days and participate with spinal on call service.

The MR department is situated over multiple local sites and is equipped with GE 1.5T scanners and Philips 1.5T scanners. It provides general MRI services plus specialist Cardiac MRI and Radiotherapy Planning services.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, effective communication and adaptability to meet the challenges encountered in the MRI environment. You will also need to be flexible and patient focused have a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work applying with codes of practice.

Opportunities to apply for post graduate course available.

This post is full time 37.5 hours per week, however we would consider part time, with a minimum of 25 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

Undertake all MRI procedures to a high standard, ensuring optimum patient care and in compliance with safety regulations to include health and safety, quench policy, fire and cardiac arrest policies in a strong magnetic field.
Perform verbal and written MRI safety checks on patients, visitors and hospital staff to ensure that no hazardous materials enter the scanning room.
Responsible for the physiological monitoring of sedated adults and children undergoing MRI procedures

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Date posted

15 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

432-HR1024-24

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Wide range of experience in all facets of radiography
Proven post graduate experience of MRI scanning.
Proven post graduate experience equivalent to post graduate level of education e.g. Experience of multi-disciplinary staff supervision
Current, good working knowledge of all aspects of MR imaging and sub-specialist areas such MR Angiography, Paediatrics, Trauma and multi parametric imaging
Staff training including staff/ student mentoring and supervision
Deputising for area leads in their absence
Current experience of out of hours working
Ability to demonstrate a good level of competence and understanding of a range of MRI scan procedures

Desirable

Experience of Cardiac MR Imaging
Evidence of post graduate training such as experience or certification in a specific modality, management or supervisory role, involvement with working groups , Health & Safety, equipment installation, change management supervision & mentoring of staff and students.
Trained to undertake PDR reviews

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
HPC registered radiographer (mandatory CPD portfolio of evidence supporting registration)

Desirable

Radiation Protection Supervisor certificate
Evidence of post graduate training e.g. experience or certification in a specific modality or management / supervision role
Cannulation qualification or experience

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Wide range of experience in all facets of radiography
Proven post graduate experience of MRI scanning.
Proven post graduate experience equivalent to post graduate level of education e.g. Experience of multi-disciplinary staff supervision
Current, good working knowledge of all aspects of MR imaging and sub-specialist areas such MR Angiography, Paediatrics, Trauma and multi parametric imaging
Staff training including staff/ student mentoring and supervision
Deputising for area leads in their absence
Current experience of out of hours working
Ability to demonstrate a good level of competence and understanding of a range of MRI scan procedures

Desirable

Experience of Cardiac MR Imaging
Evidence of post graduate training such as experience or certification in a specific modality, management or supervisory role, involvement with working groups , Health & Safety, equipment installation, change management supervision & mentoring of staff and students.
Trained to undertake PDR reviews

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
HPC registered radiographer (mandatory CPD portfolio of evidence supporting registration)

Desirable

Radiation Protection Supervisor certificate
Evidence of post graduate training e.g. experience or certification in a specific modality or management / supervision role
Cannulation qualification or experience

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)