Band 7 Advanced Specialist Cardiac Radiographer - Cardiac MRI

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital in London seeks a Band 7 Advanced Specialist Cardiac Radiographer for the Cardiac MRI unit. The role involves performing specialized cardiac MR scans, leading service improvements, and supervising junior staff. Required qualifications include a DCR (R) or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration, and experience in IV Cannulation. Competitive salary ranges from £56,276 to £63,176 per annum, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• DCR (R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography required.
• HCPC registration and IV Cannulation Certificate mandatory.
• Post Graduate Certificate in MRI essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialized scanning procedures in the cardiac MR unit.
• Propose changes and work with multidisciplinary team for service improvements.
• Deputise for service lead in their absence.

Skills

Understanding of MRI Safety

IV Cannulation experience

Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy

Education

DCR (R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

IV Cannulation Certificate

Post Graduate Certificate in MRI

Job description

Band 7 Advanced Specialist Cardiac Radiographer - Cardiac MRI

Please pay attention : If you have previously applied for this position please do not reapply.

To work together with the Lead Radiographer to ensure the provision of a high-quality service by the cardiac MR department at The Royal Free Hospital meeting the needs of referrers and maintaining high standards of patient care. To provide a high quality cardiac MR scanning service for the purpose of diagnosis or research and to carry out highly specialised Cardiac MR scanning techniques in a dedicated MRI Unit. In particular this unit is responsible for scanning patients with cardiac amyloidosis, lysosomal storage disease and pulmonary hypertension, as well as general cardiology. As such, knowledge of the cardiac MR techniques and sequences specific to these patient populations is highly desirable. To be part of a team continually committed to improving the service to patients and promoting the hospital nationally and internationally. The post-holder will be required to deputise for the Lead Radiographer and be responsible for the daily work programme. This is particularly important because the Unit currently only has two radiographers and, when the lead is on leave, the post-holder will have the responsibility for running the Unit. The post-holder will supervise, support and assist students and junior radiographers in service delivery and personal development.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake a specialist practitioner role for a defined area of the modality/service.
• To undertake specialised scanning procedures, across a variety of complex clinical presentations and pathologies, within the cardiac MR unit.
• To undertake procedures as part of research projects.
• To propose changes and work with other members of the multidisciplinary team to implement improvements and development of the service.
• To operate a variety of information technology systems to a high level, including the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and ensure that all data inputs are accurately recorded in order to maintain the integrity of data for both patients and the service.
• To provide timely professional support to colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To deputise for a service or modality lead, in their absence.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

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

Skills and aptitudes

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of MRI Safety Principles for patients and staff
• IV Cannulation experience and administration of Contrast
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of cross sectional anatomy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS