Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide a high quality responsive diagnostic service whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.

To offer highly specialist advice on MRI procedures and confidently participate in all MR applications and training programmes covering all aspects of the service

To perform a range of examinations appropriate to the requirements of the referring clinician and the medical needs of the patient as an independent and autonomous practitioner.

Work within established departmental policies and procedures, proposing changes to departmental policies and procedures as appropriate.

To undertake advanced practices such as MRI angiography, IV contrast injections, complex scans such as cancer staging, liver and bowel imaging and caring for sedated patients.

To develop and utilise sound skills and knowledge in all aspects of MRI Imaging. 

To protocol and triage patient referrals in line with the departmental guidelines, identifying those patients who need to be seen most urgently based on the clinical information provided.

To be responsible for the safe use of Imaging equipment within the MRI department., running quality assurance checks on equipment and taking action as appropriate. Undertake fault finding on equipment regularly. 

Provide training and supervision to staff within MRI, including student radiographers and participate in their appraisal and career development.
Assist in the development of CPD and undertake self-development to meet current requirements

To assist the specialty superintendent and radiology service manager to identify, evaluate and implement changes to the service.

To competently triage non-complex MRI requests and participate in the daily management of all aspects of the MRI unit. Review and interpret MRI scan results, to help diagnose conditions.  These findings can sometimes be subtle, and a definitive decision may be required by the senior at the time as to the next steps to be taken. 

To assist with clerical tasks and supporting tasks in support of the service.

To perform MRI examinations in the best interests of the patient whilst using resources optimally and maintaining a safe environment for patient and public. 

Following an MRI investigation to ensure that the results are appropriately acted upon and that the patient is aware of the next step in their medical management.

Plan and prioritise own and section patient workload, ensuring patient waiting times are kept to a minimum. 

Assist in the organisation and participate in the day to day running of the assigned area of work. 

To liaise with the MRI manager in the planning and co-ordination of service requirements.

To participate in governance activities including departmental audits as required.

Assist in the development and monitoring of departmental audit and quality assurance programs.

To develop a good working knowledge of the functionality of all appropriate equipment within the MRI department and to report any faults to the MRI Lead.

Acquire a working knowledge of the radiology computer management system, computed radiography systems and departmental PACS.  
Maintain safe systems of work by ensuring that all departmental policies and procedures are observed especially those relating to Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, MRI Safety, GDPR and COSSH.

Involved in the accreditation process and the maintenance and production of departmental policies and utilising SharePoint ensuring version control for departmental documents. 

Provide complex clinical information to patients with tact and persuasive skills in order to gain consent and co-operation during complex examinations. This will include communicating with patients with communication difficulties or language barriers where understanding may be limited and patients who may be under the influence of drugs and alcohol exhibiting severely challenging behaviour. 

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We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.  

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.  Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.   This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing  employment  with  the  Trust,  all  employees  (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are  subject  to  a probationary period lasting  a  period  of  six  months  with  an  option  to extend  for  a  further  six  months  to  a total of  12 months.