Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dedicated team of radiographers in a busy MRI environment on a fixed term contract of 12 months. The post is based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and applications from part time/job share/full time working will be considered.
MRI has 2 Siemens scanners namely Aera 1.5T and Sola 1.5T. Alongside 2 GE Revolution CT scanners, this forms the Diagnostic Hub which has a significant role in early diagnostics and ambulatory care within the Health Board.
We perform a comprehensive range of MRI examinations to include cardiac, whole body, prostate, breast, enterography and peripheral angiography. We run regular Paediatric GA lists having introduced 'Bed Time' Scanning Lists to reduce the requirement for GA examinations for our paediatric population. We actively encourage role development of staff supporting our MRI Radiographers to train in IV cannulation, image appreciation to include reporting of orbits imaging prior MRI scans where appropriate. In addition to this, staff act as referrers for Orbits and Foot examinations following IR(ME)R 2017 & MRI safe systems of work.
Provision of MRI Conditional Pacemaker scanning, Cochlear Implant service and increased Radiographer vetting and entitlement are examples of service developments currently being developed across the Health Board.
This post is fixed term for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
To work as a Senior Radiographer providing care for patients within the MRI Department, working without direct supervision, reporting to the Superintendent Radiographers.
To perform IV cannulation on patients for specific examinations and to administer pharmaceuticals in line with imaging protocol and procedure.
To participate in the Directorate Quality Assurance Programme being responsible for the monitoring of MRI quality assurance, suggesting and implementing changes as appropriate.
Good communication skills are essential to ensure an effective and safe service to the patients in our care. The successful candidate will be required to liaise with staff across the Health Board and to provide help and instruction to other members of staff within the Department.
In relation to IR(ME)R 2017, you will act as a Practitioner for plain film referrals as detailed in your Entitlement document following the appropriate training and assessment period.
Experience and an understanding of the Clinical Audit process is an essential requirement of the post and involvement in departmental audits is encouraged.
The Radiology Directorate supports training and development of staff and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to train and mentor Radiographers and student Radiographers within their specialised roles.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taff.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer with around 80% of our 15000 workforce living within our region making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but representative of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- IV Trained
Experience
Essential
- Relevant History of Continuous Professional Development
- Relevant post qualification experience
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills. Ability to communicate with stakeholders form a variety of backgrounds
- Previous history of staff training in particular specialty
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Relevant specialist knowledge of MRI service and patient pathways
Personal attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Dedicated and open to flexibility within the post
- Keen to progress professionally
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- IV Trained
Experience
Essential
- Relevant History of Continuous Professional Development
- Relevant post qualification experience
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills. Ability to communicate with stakeholders form a variety of backgrounds
- Previous history of staff training in particular specialty
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Relevant specialist knowledge of MRI service and patient pathways
Personal attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Dedicated and open to flexibility within the post
- Keen to progress professionally
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
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).
