MRI Radiographer
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England.Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.
Job overview
The Radiology Directorate at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are looking to recruit an MRI Radiographer to our team.
The ideal candidate for this role would be a Radiographer with some experience in MRI, although an AFC band 5 training role may be considered for a less experienced candidate with the right attitude & commitment. A post graduate certificate in MRI would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy MRI department operating three static 1.5T Siemens Sola MR systems across two sites (Blackpool Victoria Hospital & Whitegate Drive walk in centre)
Our fourth MRI scanner is a 1.5T GE Voyager scanner which is a mobile Community Diagnostic Centre; primarily based at Fleetwood Health & Wellbeing Centre
All scanners are state of the art and are equipped with the latest AI acceleration upgrades and coils
The MRI radiographers report to the clinical leads & the MRI manager.
Candidates would be expected to work flexibly on a rotational 7 day shift pattern to include day shifts & long days (08:00 - 20:00). You will be joining an enthusiastic and friendly team who provide a comprehensive MRI service including, MSK, oncology, neuro, vascular & cardiac MRI examinations.
Working for our organisation
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool.With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today’s health system.
We are not underestimating the challenges facing today’s health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are a progressive department and are supportive of career development through advanced practice & role extension. We have Radiographer led Cardiac Stress sessions, Radiographer led Arthrography & 5 MRI Reporting radiographers already in post.
The MRI department is committed to your CPD. We hold regular training and development sessions and multiple opportunities for post-graduate training courses including PGCert in MRI & MRI Clinical reporting.
We are a UKAS Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) accredited department and committed to continuous quality improvement. All MRI staff are expected to have input into the quality of the MRI department; completing audits as assigned by the MRI manager
We would welcome and encourage informal enquiries or visits to our department.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria- Diploma College of Radiographers DCR(R)/BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council as a radiographer
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- PGC/PGDip in MRI
- IV cannulation certificate
- Evidence of attendance at study days /courses
- Previous/Current NHS experience
Experience and Skills
Essential criteria- Post graduate experience in Radiography
- Basic IT skills
- Good time management
- Awareness and understanding of Health Policy
- Excellent communication skills
- Continuous professional development evidenced by personal Portfolio
- Knowledge of IRMER and Ionising Radiations Regulations
- Experience of: Audit/research
- Evidence of clinical competency in MRI
- Cardiac MRI experience
Personal
Essential criteria- Ability to be flexible regarding shift patterns
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- No contraindications to working in the MR environment
- Physical skills for safe moving and handling of patients and equipment
- Ability to travel to community sites
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If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre-employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction.You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one-off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £25.50, Standard DBS check £25.50 and Enhanced DBS check £53.50.
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Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be judged against this.
Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.
Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.