Senior MR Radiographer

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Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

A rare and exciting opportunity has come up for a qualified diagnostic radiographer to join the MRI team at St Mary's Hospital - Paddington, London. We are looking to recruit a B7 Substantive Radiographer for a part time MRI post, 30 hours per week. The role will consist of 2x 11.25 hour shifts and 1x 7.5 hour shift per week. This will also incorporate weekend duties.

St Mary's has recently installed the latest in AI reconstruction technology onto 3 of our 4 GE MRI scaners. We are therefore looking for fresh and dynamic individuals to join the team to integrate and further develop this service with the latest protocol optimisation.

In this MRI post, you can expect to perform a diverse range of diagnostic MR procedures, including cardiac imaging, for both adults and pediatrics patients.

You will also be part of the team for interventional MR procedures including paediatric GA, and focused ultrasound ablation.
We are looking for individuals who are ready to embrace the challenges that come with the meticulous process of protocol overhaul, ensuring the sequences are in line with the latest research whilst prioritising department efficiency.

You should have excellent technical background and be ready to demonstrate leadership as you join our friendly and welcoming MRI team.
You should be flexible with your approach to work, forward thinking, enthusiastic, motivated person who share our vision for excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Perform MRI procedures according to Trust, Departmental and statutory regulations
• Provide a high standard of patient care within the specialised area of MRI
• To communicate effectively in order to ensure the smooth running of the service
• To supervise and line manage band 6 staff, imaging assistants and students
• To deputise for the MRI Modality Lead as and when required
• To carry out a full range of MRI procedures to the agreed standards of the department.
• To abide by the Health and Safety Code of the unit and ensure that all patients and visitors do likewise.
• To assist the MRI administrative team in the course of their work
• To maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and demonstrate person-centric care at all times.
• To have highly specialist knowledge of all MRI specific procedures and practises.
• To work in an efficient and effective manner at all times.
• To appear on duty promptly and appropriately dressed and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• To plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
• To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the Modality Lead
• To work using own initiative but be aware own limitations and seek guidance when necessary.
• To liaise and communicate effectively with other staff both within and external to the department regarding patient care and ensure that effective communication is implemented and maintained.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Desirable criteria

• Post-Graduate Study

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous whole body MRI scanning experience
• Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
• Experience of working unsupervised
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience at Band 7 Level

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively

Desirable criteria

• Teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
• IV injecting skills

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 984.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 304.6KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)