Band 7 MRI Radiographer

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious NHS trust as a Band 7 MRI Radiographer at the Royal Free Hospital, where you will be part of a dedicated team providing exceptional care. In this dynamic role, you will utilize your specialized knowledge to deliver high-quality imaging services while collaborating with fellow professionals to ensure patient safety and comfort. This position offers the opportunity to further develop your skills in a supportive environment, contributing to innovative imaging practices and patient-centered care. If you are passionate about radiography and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Accredited postgraduate training in MRI is essential.
• NHS experience and knowledge of NHS targets are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality MRI images to assist in diagnosis.
• Manage patient flow and assist in booking complex cases.

Skills

MRI Safety Principles

Cross Sectional Anatomy

IV Cannulation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

DCR (R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Post Graduate Certificate in MRI

IV Cannulation Certificate

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
Town: London
Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Band 7 MRI Radiographers to join the Radiology team at the Royal Free Hospital. This post would be well suited for an MRI radiographer with accredited post graduate training in MRI and those who are working in MRI as senior radiographers.

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 Band 6 and 7 MRI specialist Radiographers, MRI Trained Rotational radiographers, and Radiographic Assistants to deliver an extended hours 7-day service in the MRI Department at the Royal Free. They will use specialized knowledge and expertise to produce high quality images to assist in diagnosis and treatment, while demonstrating high standards of care.

The post-holder will ensure patient flow in the Trust by actively managing the flow of emergency and inpatient workload through MRI. They will be expected to carry out protocolling of MRI requests, checking of conditional devices and aid in the booking of complex cases.

Person specification

Education & professional Qualifications

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

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
• IV Cannulation experience and administration of Contrast

Experience

• NHS experience
• Knowledge and experience with NHS Targets and Care pathways
• Experience in specialised imaging techniques such as CT, Interventional Radiology/Cardiology, MRI
• Experience using PACS and RIS and an understanding of its significance for good service management and patient care
• Experience dealing with a diverse range of patient presentations
• Experience of performing Quality Assurance tests and management of a robust QA program

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

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

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

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

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.