MRI Radiographer
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
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Job overview
The successful candidates will need to demonstrate post graduate experience in MRI. The ability to train and engage radiographers in MRI will be essential, as will the review and implementation of new scanning protocols in conjunction with Radiologists and ensuring all staff are aware of the new studies/procedures.A current awareness of MRI safety especially with devices and implants.
They should also have excellent organisational skills, be able to foster good working relationships with internal and external clients, be self-motivated and able to motivate others within the team.The candidates will be required to work full time on a rota covering Monday-Sunday 08:00-20:00 shift system
Key working relationships will be with the Imaging site lead, MRI Modality Lead Radiographer, MRI Operational Lead, MRI Clinical specialist, Radiologists, other MRI radiographers, Imaging Assistants and other clinical and professional staff.
Diagnostic Imaging service at Barts Health was devolved as a Group networked services under Clinical Services to individual hospital sites in September 2021. Having reviewed our current divisional functions we have decided to create a sixth division for the growing services that the RLH and MEH are responsible for.This will ensure that we have the right support and infrastructure to run our services well.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will participate in the effective and safe running of the MRI department and will be able to perform a wide range of specialist MRI scans in the extended hours 7-day service. The post holder will offer supervision to band 6 radiographers, imaging assistants, students, and visitors to the MRI department.The post holder will ensure patient flow in the trust by actively managing the flow of emergency and in-patients to ensure same day scanning. Furthermore, they will be expected to engage in prompt protocolling, checking of conditional devices, booking of sedated and GA patients, liaison with radiologists and other clinicians to actively unblock barriers to scanning.
The post holder will be key in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and experience and will be enabled to deal with and diffuse potential complaints to the patient and carers’ satisfaction. On-call/out of hours work is a requirement of this role.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Substantial experience in MRI imaging
- NHS experience
- Acute/emergency MR imaging
- Undertaking appraisal practices and peer review audits.
- Writing protocols and policies.
- Experience in undertaking recruitment drives
Skills
Essential criteria- Be of smart personal appearance.
- High level interpersonal and communications skills
- Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement plus flexibility in approach and attitude.
- Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Effective leadership and teamwork.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions to address them.
- Ability to manage and deliver deadlines.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners.
- Ability to perform quality improvement and PDSA cycles
- Audit and presentation of data.
Knowledge
Essential criteria- An up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging MRI scanning techniques and relevant topics / professional issues.
- Knowledge of current policies and legislation affecting service delivery.
- Evidence of CPD
- Checking of conditional devices for safety in 1.5 and 3T scanners
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BSc (hons) Diagnostic Radiography
- Current and up to date state registration through HCPC or other regulatory body.
- Post graduate cert or higher in MR Imaging.
- Leadership or project management certificate.
We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals’ who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
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