MRI Lead Radiographer

Nuffield Health; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Job summary

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital is seeking an experienced Lead Radiographer to drive the diagnostic imaging service. The role focuses on MRI leadership, departmental operations and policy development, with mentorship of radiography staff.

You will hold a BSc in diagnostic radiography with HCPC registration, plus postgraduate qualifications and IRMER/IRR knowledge to support high-quality patient care. DBS disclosure may be required.

Qualifications

• BSc in diagnostic radiography or equivalent with HCPC registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in radiography or related field.
• Knowledge of IRMER and IRR regulations; DBS disclosure awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within a highly specialised MRI area.
• Participate in departmental QA, audits and mandatory training.
• Develop policies and procedures as a clinical lead.
• Deputise for Radiology Manager and support leadership.
• Supervise and develop staff, mentoring students and perceptees.
• Collaborate with practitioners and other hospital departments.
• Maintain patient-centred care with strong communication and teamwork.

Skills

MRI leadership

Management experience

IRMER knowledge

Audit & QA

Communication

Education

BSc Diagnostic Radiography

Postgraduate qualification

HCPC registered

Job description

MRI Lead Radiographer

Bournemouth Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Full Time |

Competitive salary depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Radiographer who will be responsible for the operational management of a part of the diagnostic imaging department ensuring the delivery of high-quality imaging services, and / or to be a speciality lead in a clinical area such as MRI, CT mammography, whilst supporting the Radiology Manager. You will have the relevant specialist knowledge with previous people management experience, good communication and IT skills, to help us build a healthier nation as a Lead Radiographer at our Bournemouth Hospital.

The Radiology department is a growing and busy department covering general radiographic procedures, theatre, ultrasound, Mammography and MRI. You will undertake a wide range of duties in helping to run the day to day running of a radiology service as well as participating in clinical work.

You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and be HCPC registered. With a working knowledge of IRMER, IRR and be able to undertake audits. Radiation Protection Supervisor training/qualification would be desirable.

We have a duty to apply to the DBS disclosure on successful candidates.

As our Lead Radiographer , you will:

• Provide clinical leadership within a highly specialised area.
• You will participate in departmental QA, audit and all aspects of mandatory training as well.
• As a clinical lead you will enjoy scoping to develop policies and procedures.
• Deputise and support Radiology Manager.
• Supervise and develop other members of staff, inlcuding to mentor students and perceptees.
• Work in partnership supporting practitioners and other departments around the hospital.
• See each patient as an individual and carry out this role with understanding and empathy.
• Excellent communication and team working abilities.

To Succeed as a Lead Radiographer, you will:

• Significant post qualification experience in MRI. Training in advanced MRI techniques including cardiac MRI.
• Experience in a management position in an operational or service management capacity.
• Experience of dealing with challenging situations.
• Excellent team working, organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to manage staff effectively
• Well-developed analytical skills and innovative problem solving abilities.
• Possess mature judgement and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional Patient Care
• Awareness of budgetary implications and commercial impact
• Detailed understanding of Clinical Governance.
• MRI Safety Qualification preferable.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital

At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we aim to provide the highest level of private healthcare, offering a wide range of first-class medical and surgical services. We also attract many of Dorset's leading consultant surgeons and physicians. Our hospital is conveniently located close to Bournemouth's town centre on Lansdowne Road. We offer the very latest medical facilities and technology, including state of the art diagnostic equipment. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning, and men's/women's health.

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