Senior MRI Radiographer

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ensure timely, efficient and courteous provision of the agreed standards of MRI service, taking account of the patient's clinical, physical and cultural needs. .

• Monitor and adjust work priorities in conjunction with other professionals to take into account changing demands on the diagnostic service
• Work with Radiologists, Cardiologists and other Health Care Professionals to optimise standards of service delivery within the unit.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all data inputs on the Radiology Information System (RIS) are entered correctly for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation
• Ensure all necessary images are sent to Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS)

Communication

• Receive patients and staff to the MRI unit and deal with any enquiries in a courteous manner.
• Communicate with the referrer where clarification is required regarding the most clinically appropriate imaging.
• Deal sensitively with patients or carers under emotional stress, including the terminally ill and bereaved.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure informed consent for examinations.
• To be sensitive to patient anxiety regarding the claustrophobic nature of the MR scanner and work to enable patients to overcome their anxiety so that the examination can be performed.
• Communicate effectively with patients with communication difficulties and cognitive Anticipate where communication difficulties might make completion of a safety checklist impossible and implement alternative methods to ensure that patient safety is maintained.
• Ensure patients receive timely and accurate information about their examination, and ensure urgent findings are communicated in the appropriate way to referrer

Knowledge, training and Experience

• Be accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of Practice and Professional Guidelines.
• To assess the clinical justification of MR referrals, in line with both national regulations and local protocols.
• Be competent in the utilisation of complex and specialised imaging equipment.
• Operate advanced software on MRI scanners requiring in-depth anatomical, pathological and technical knowledge.
• To modify protocols and parameters where appropriate to optimise diagnostic information in view of clinical indications, imaging findings.
• Act as patient and staff advocate in MR safety issues.
• To be fully aware of the potential bio-effects of MRI and to ensure that the scanner is operated within safe limits at all times.
• To be familiar with safety procedures (quench, fire, cardiac arrest) which are specific to the MRI Environment.
• To review all scans and ensure that supplementary imaging is not required prior patient departure from the unit.
• To ascertain patient suitability for contrast media and Buscopan
• To perform intravenous cannulation and safely administer contrast media and Buscopan using a pressure injector or manual injection
• To act with delegated authority as a referrer for limited plain film radiograph

Physical skills and Effort

• Ensure the safe transfer of patients and equipment in line with manual handling guidelines and appropriate risk assessment.
• Assist with changing and personal care of patients as necessary.
• Physically position patients accurately for each examination to ensure that image quality, patient comfort and patient safety are constantly maintained, adapting techniques in accordance with the patient's needs.
• To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised where Particular attention must be paid to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linen

Management Responsibility

• Organise and manage an agreed workload with support from other health care professionals and senior staff as appropriate.
• Demonstrate problem-solving approach to issues arising at a local level, evaluating the need to refer problems to the modality Superintendent or Line Manager.
• Ensure that all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by colleagues .
• Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within the Trust.
• Share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Supervise the work of Junior Radiographers and Students.
• Responsible for daily resource management within the unit.
• Observe a duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital.
• Demonstrate a level of competency in line with King's Radiography Competency Framework and be responsible for maintaining one's own personal development.
• As part of individual professional responsibility actively lead and participate in the departmental Quality Assurance Programme.
• Deal with complaints in accordance with Trust complaints.
• Report any Adverse Incidents .
• Ensure Clinical Governance protocols are complied with and corrective actions taken where necessary.
• Aid the Modality Superintendent with standard setting and policy formation for the MRI.
• Assess the needs of patients and plan the delivery of imaging and care around these needs within the MRI
• In line with the Trust Appraisal process undertake the appraisals and competency assessment of Junior Radiographic.
• Assist with recruitment and selection of Junior Radiographic staff and Assistant Practitioners.
• Ensure appropriate levels of stock and consumables are maintained within the unit.
• Ensure appropriate action is taken in instances of equipment breakdown or fault.

Professional & Practice Development, Training & Education

• Act both as role model and clinical expert to facilitate development of others through example and education.
• Demonstrate, maintain and update skills and knowledge of evolving practice and legislative requirements.
• Actively lead in the training and development of Junior Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers, assuming professional responsibility for their work.
• Review, develop and write protocols with a view to improving service Contribute to service improvements and re-design in line with local service strategies.

.Responsible for individual CPD. Demonstrate a keen interest in the department's CPD programme, participating in both in- house and external events as well as private study.
Research & Audit

• Perform scans as part of research Appreciate the importance of adhering to research standards, protocols and documentation.
• Work with others healthcare professionals in the development of research
• Contribute to practice development in reaction to the findings of audit and recent evidence, implement recommendations, and monitor their effectiveness.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
• BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent).

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate qualification in MRI

Experience

Essential criteria

• Post graduate training and substantial work experience in MRI, with evidence of recent CPD relevant to the role.
• Significant Experience in performing wide range of scans including breast, liver and gynae

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate work experience in CT
• Experience in advanced imaging techniques in MRI e.g. cardiac MRI

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to present oral and written information effectively.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

• JD&PS (PDF, 432.4KB)
• Denmark Hill Site Map (PDF, 1.2MB)