MRI Band 6 Radiographer

North Middlesex University Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Middlesex University Hospital seeks a Band 6 MRI Radiographer to perform MRI scanning and ensure patient care. This role involves managing a caseload, conducting scans, and adhering to clinical guidelines. Applicants should possess HCPC registration and NHS experience, demonstrating effective teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with NHS experience essential.
• Knowledge of basic MRI procedures required.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and MHRA legislation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI scans while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Manage patient caseload and liaise with referrers.
• Adhere to departmental protocols and quality standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HCPC registration

NHS experience

Job description

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The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a medium level of skill and expertise in some areas of MR scanning (such as neuro, MSK, and other body scans). They will initiate and/or complete tasks to support or improve patient care and service provision. They will support and participate in extended practice for radiographers. The role requires the post-holder to work closely with the Band 7 MRI radiographers.

Main duties of the job

The new band 6 post holder must demonstrate an understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation. This will inform the provision of high-quality MR services and relevant policies.

Needs to have a high degree of personal and professional autonomy with the ability to make sound clinical judgments and critical decisions regarding patient welfare.

The post holder should have a working knowledge guided by broad professional/clinical policies and standards, e.g., those set by the MHRA, College and Society of Radiographers, HCPC, and NICE.

Working for our organisation

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, offering hospital care and community services for approximately 350,000 residents in Enfield, Haringey, and beyond.

Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell, and thalassemia. We also provide cancer diagnosis and treatment, with the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre on-site, supporting cancer patient wellbeing.

We offer community services including a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people, with health visitors and school nurses delivering the Healthy Child Programme to support health and wellbeing from birth to 19 years.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assess and clinically authorize referrals to radiology in line with MHRA and NICE guidelines, ensuring patient safety. The lead radiographer will act as an Operator and Practitioner, including justification of imaging requests and adherence to departmental protocols.

Ensure completion of MR safety questionnaires before scanning, follow up on contraindications, and liaise with the team and patient regarding absolute contraindications.

Expedite reporting of images with abnormalities affecting patient management.

Accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients, organizing effectively with regard to priorities and resources.

Liaise with referrers for clarification on imaging requests.

Maintain high standards of clinical care, monitor and ensure quality of care delivered by staff.

Advise patients on their referrals and hospital attendance, including suitability, PALS, interpretation services, hospital transport, etc.

Act in the best interests of patients during scans, ensuring informed consent and working within legal frameworks for capacity issues.

Match clinical indications to departmental protocols and advise on appropriate imaging series.

Liaise with child protection and other relevant teams regarding patient safety.

Operate advanced radiological software requiring manual dexterity and coordination.

Review images to ensure completeness and accuracy, administering contrast if needed.

Promote reflective practice based on knowledge and skills.

Ensure timely and accurate presentation of images for reporting, recognizing abnormalities and acting accordingly.

Ensure patient care, comfort, and well-being during examinations.

Use evidence-based practices to enhance MR services.

Minimize manual handling risks using safe practices.

Person specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• NHS experience

Experience

• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic MRI procedures

Trust Values

• Ability to meet Trust values

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to take advice and instructions
• Organized, neat, and tidy work approach
• Work effectively under pressure
• Effective communication with patients and staff
• Participation in standby and flexible rota
• Teamwork skills
• Interest in professional and departmental development
• Adherence to policies
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and relevant legislation (e.g., MHRA)

We reserve the right to expire vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. Please check your email regularly.

Data processing and verification

Your data will be processed by our third-party recruitment provider, NLPSS. If offered a role, your identity and right-to-work documents will be verified remotely using TrustID, which involves capturing images and facial matching. Additional checks include digital address verification with Trunarrative and Equifax.

NMUH uses document verification technology for all employees. By applying, you agree to data transfer to internal NHS systems and other NHS organizations if your employment transfers.

Applicants without EU/EEA citizenship must have the appropriate visa or settlement status to work in the UK.