Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Development post can also be offered
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 179-6985427-C
- Employer
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Newmarket Community Hospital
- Town
- Newmarket
- Salary
- £29,970 - £44,962 Per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
MRI Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We are pleased to be able to offer exciting opportunities for Radiographers who would like to join our friendly and supportive MRI team.
We are looking for individuals who are fascinated by anatomy and pathology, work well in a small team, are flexible, friendly, and look forward to the future MRI holds.
Whether you are an experienced MRI radiographer looking for a new challenge, a radiographer who is interested in a change of direction or indeed a new graduate with little experience in the cross-sectional environment, we are keen to hear from you. As a newly qualified Radiographer this would be a Band 5 post with training and support provided to progress to Band 6 when all required competencies are fully met and evidenced.
We currently have 2 Siemens (Altea/Aera) MRI systems at the West Suffolk site and delighted to announce the opening of our Newmarket CDC wherewe are installing a GE Signa Voyager.
In addition, we are also excited to confirm the development of a new state of the art hospital in Bury St Edmunds which will have a further 2 scanners taking us to a total of 5 MRI systems by 2030
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the MRI cross-sectional team using initiative, skills and knowledge to provide a high quality, professional service at all times.
To perform MRI procedures according to departmental, trust and governing body regulations.
To assist in day-to-day running of the MRI lists with the ability to prioritise and organise workload including modification of scanning lists to accommodate urgent and emergency cases.
To maintain a safe working environment within the MRI Department
To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development
Working for our organisation
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description for further information
To work as a member of the MRI cross-sectional team using initiative, skills and knowledge to provide a high quality, professional service at all times.
To perform MRI procedures according to departmental, trust and governing body regulations.
To assist in day-to-day running of the MRI lists with the ability to prioritise and organise workload including modification of scanning lists to accommodate urgent and emergency cases.
To maintain a safe working environment within the MRI Department
To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Have a degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
- Be registered with the HCPC
- Comprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate courses in MRI
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Have experience in cross sectional imaging.
- Demonstrate interest and experience in a variety of cross-sectional procedures
- Knowledge of MRI guidelines, in particular MHRA
- Experience in audit and governance processes
Desirable criteria
- Be competent in MRI
- Have experience as a senior radiographer
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective communication and organisational skills
- Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships
- Ability to work well in a small team
- Demonstrate assertiveness with cross-sectional safety issues
- Able to use a wide range of IT systems.
- Demonstrate good attention to detail
- Good time management skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- Presentation skills
- Leadership skills
- Teaching skills
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Occupational health clearance to carry out all physical tasks required with no known implants contraindicated to an MRI environment.
- Ability to travel to all rural locations to carry out post.
- High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations
- Be able to cope under pressure and deliver against objectives
- Able to respond positively to developmental feedback
- Flexible approach to working with ability to cover extended working days, weekends and Bank Holidays
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Moore
- Job title
- MRI Unit Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01284 713678
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