Job summary
Heath
Lodge Clinic is an Independent Imaging Centre in Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands,
which aims to provide a caring and supportive workplace to all employees.
We
are looking to appoint an experienced MRI Radiographer to work alongside our
existing team who pride themselves on providing a patient centric service.The
role is full time, and the clinic operates Monday to Friday, from 8am, to
between a 6.30pm 8pm finish. There is also some occasional Saturday working
required.
Main duties of the job
Duties in the role will include performing a range of MSK, neuro and dynamic scans. You will follow the clinics policy and procedures in terms of MRI safety controls to protect patients, visitors and non-MRI staff. You will support our patients throughout their attendance at the clinic.
The
successful candidate must have a proven track record in MRI radiography,
demonstrate attention to detail and importantly for us, be a team player. You
must have a good understanding of different scanning techniques and sequences. Applicants
should also be competent in IV cannulation (ideally with SOR accreditation).
About us
Heath
Lodge Clinic is an Independent Imaging Centre in Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands. It is well recognised for our patient centric approach and any successful
candidate must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate empathic
approach when dealing with our patients. We also pride ourselves on being able
to support many severely claustrophobic patients who have completed their MRI
scans with us when they have been unable to do so elsewhere.
Our
MRI unit comprises two state of the art 3T scanners, one recently installed in
April, in addition to a 1.5T Siemens Espree which will shortly be
decommissioned and replaced. We also provide cross sectional services which
include X-Ray, Ultrasound, DEXA, and Fluoroscopy, with a Pain Management
service for joint and spinal injections.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Role
The role of the MRI radiographer is to work as part of the HLC team to provide a professional, caring, high quality MRI scanning service to patients at Heath Lodge Clinic, (HLC).
Key Accountabilities
- To be responsible for MRI safety controls to protect patients, visitors, and non-MRI HLC staff entering the HLC MRI controlled environment.
- To undertake the mandatory MRI safety screening of patients, prior to their MRI examination, to assess their suitability to undergo an MRI imaging examination and to obtain their informed consent to proceed.
- To undertake the mandatory safety screening checks prior to a patient being administered contrast media and/or drugs specific to their MRI examination and to obtain their informed consent to proceed.
- To perform a range of general and specialised MRI examinations in compliance with the HLC MRI imaging protocols.
- To provide physical and emotional support to patients throughout their attendance. To report all safeguarding concerns in line with HLC procedures.
- To ensure the safe use of highly specialist imaging equipment and to adhere to all local MRI safety procedures. All equipment malfunctions or issues must be reported to a senior member of staff in line with HLC procedures.
- To dispense contrast media/drugs when authorised to do.
- To keep accurate records of all aspects of work in accordance with HCPC regulations and HLC policies and procedures.
- To participate in the HLC audit programme including but not exclusive to the imaging quality assurance tests, the daily operational safety checks, and the health & safety, and infection prevention control audits.
- To act professionally in compliance with the The role of the standards of conduct, performance and ethics set out for registrants by the HCPC.
- To make sure that clinical knowledge is continually updated a CPD portfolio is maintained to satisfy HCPC requirements.
- To ensure the clinic has an agile and flexible workforce you may be required to work cross functionally from time to time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Role
The role of the MRI radiographer is to work as part of the HLC team to provide a professional, caring, high quality MRI scanning service to patients at Heath Lodge Clinic, (HLC).
Key Accountabilities
- To be responsible for MRI safety controls to protect patients, visitors, and non-MRI HLC staff entering the HLC MRI controlled environment.
- To undertake the mandatory MRI safety screening of patients, prior to their MRI examination, to assess their suitability to undergo an MRI imaging examination and to obtain their informed consent to proceed.
- To undertake the mandatory safety screening checks prior to a patient being administered contrast media and/or drugs specific to their MRI examination and to obtain their informed consent to proceed.
- To perform a range of general and specialised MRI examinations in compliance with the HLC MRI imaging protocols.
- To provide physical and emotional support to patients throughout their attendance. To report all safeguarding concerns in line with HLC procedures.
- To ensure the safe use of highly specialist imaging equipment and to adhere to all local MRI safety procedures. All equipment malfunctions or issues must be reported to a senior member of staff in line with HLC procedures.
- To dispense contrast media/drugs when authorised to do.
- To keep accurate records of all aspects of work in accordance with HCPC regulations and HLC policies and procedures.
- To participate in the HLC audit programme including but not exclusive to the imaging quality assurance tests, the daily operational safety checks, and the health & safety, and infection prevention control audits.
- To act professionally in compliance with the The role of the standards of conduct, performance and ethics set out for registrants by the HCPC.
- To make sure that clinical knowledge is continually updated a CPD portfolio is maintained to satisfy HCPC requirements.
- To ensure the clinic has an agile and flexible workforce you may be required to work cross functionally from time to time.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have MRI Experience and experience of techniques for patients with limited mobility
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered,
- Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in Radiography and
- SOR IV cannulation certificate
Desirable
- MRI Postgraduate qualification is desirable.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have MRI Experience and experience of techniques for patients with limited mobility
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered,
- Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in Radiography and
- SOR IV cannulation certificate
Desirable
- MRI Postgraduate qualification is desirable.
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
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).
