Band 6 MRI Radiographer

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS foundation trust as a Band 6 MRI Radiographer in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your MRI skills in a dynamic environment, working alongside experienced professionals. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care while contributing to the ongoing professional development of the team. The trust values diversity and is committed to providing world-class care, making it an ideal place for those passionate about radiography and patient safety. If you are eager to enhance your expertise and work in a supportive team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have DCR (R) or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration.
• Experience in clinical MRI and diverse radiographic techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality MRI images to assist in diagnosis and treatment.
• Work collaboratively with other radiographers to provide a 7-day service.

Skills

MRI Safety Principles

Cross Sectional Anatomy

Patient Care and Safety

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

DCR (R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC Registration

IV Cannulation Certificate

Post Graduate (Radiography) Qualification

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Our current vacancies

If you want to be part of the Royal Free London team, search our current vacancies below to find the job for you.

Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead Town London
Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/01/2025 23:59

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 MRI Radiographer to join the Radiology team at the Royal Free Hospital. This post would be well suited for an MRI radiographer wishing to develop and expand on their MRI experience.

Education and training are key elements of MRI competence and are prioritized within the department. Full training in MRI will be given, depending upon prior experience.

The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and a team and patient-centered approach to their work. They should enjoy working collaboratively and aspire to always provide the best possible care for our patients, whilst teaching and sharing their knowledge with others.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be working with other Band 6 and 7 MRI specialist Radiographers, MRI Trained Rotational radiographers, and Radiographic Assistants to deliver a 7-day service in the MRI Department at the Royal Free. They will develop specialized knowledge and expertise and produce high quality images to assist in diagnosis and treatment, while demonstrating high standards of care.

The department actively encourages continued professional development (CPD), and opportunities are available for further training and development, in areas such as post graduate study, radiographer reporting and advanced practice.

Person specification

Education & professional Qualifications

• DCR (R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registration
• IV Cannulation Certificate
• Post Graduate (Radiography) Qualification

Experience

• NHS Experience
• Clinical MRI experience
• Experience in a diverse range of radiographic techniques
• Experience in specialized imaging techniques such as CT, Interventional Radiology/Cardiology
• Experience using PACS and RIS
• Experience dealing with a diverse range of patient presentations
• Experience of performing Quality Assurance tests and management of a robust QA program

Skills and aptitudes

• Ability to work independently and also within a team
• Ability to prioritize and organize demands and multi-task.
• Willing to take direction and learn from more experienced colleagues
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of MRI Safety Principles for patients and staff
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of cross sectional anatomy

Personal Qualities & attributes

• Keen interest and understanding of a range of current and future imaging techniques and practices
• Demonstrate a respect for and commitment to patient care and safety
• A commitment to CPD
• Supportive of and adherence management protocols, policies and operational change
• Ability to liaise with patients and their relatives or carers using empathy and tact
• Ability to approach disputes and disagreements in a calm and objective manner
• Willing to train and share knowledge with more junior and new members of staff

Others

• Presentable appearance
• Clear and appropriate communication skills
• Tolerance of a wide range of patients and colleagues
• Presents self as an outstanding representative of both the Royal Free London Trust and the radiographic profession

Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.