MRI Radiographer

Gateshead Health; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Gateshead is seeking dynamic Radiographers experienced in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to join their innovative team. This role involves performing clinical imaging duties and ensuring high-quality patient care within a progressive environment. The ideal candidates will possess a strong background in MRI techniques, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to professional development. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare service while working in a supportive and flexible team dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification and registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI clinical imaging duties within the Radiology Department.
• Support the Radiology Services Manager in delivering a first-class service.
• Contribute to the department attaining and maintaining accreditation.

Skills

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree-level qualification

Postgraduate education

Job description

Due to the addition of a second MRI scanner at the QE site we are looking for motivated and dynamic Radiographers with experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), good communication skills and a highly developed sense of patient care to join our friendly and progressive team.

The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in MRI including a broad range of MRI techniques and equipment and experience of working in the NHS.

The post holders will need to have excellent organisational and communication skills to enable them to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and ensure Radiology continues to provide a high quality service to all its users.

A flexible and forward thinking approach is needed to ensure Radiology meets the challenges of the constantly developing healthcare environment, with a focus on 7 day working and working towards the Imaging Services Accreditation.

Successful applicants will be required to rotate through the main QE site and the Community Diagnostic Hub based at Metrocenter.

Anyone applying for a position which involves a regulated activity will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children or working with adults or both.

Previous applicants for this post can apply again.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the provision of a high quality magnetic resonance imaging service by performing clinical imaging duties within the Radiology Department and supporting the Department in providing a timely radiographic service on a 24/7 basis.

The post holder will be flexible in their approach as the Radiology Department is constantly changing so that it can provide a service that meets Local and National Modernisation Agendas.

Informal enquires welcomed by Bosco Antony ([e-mail])

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job responsibilities

• To perform MRI clinical imaging duties.
• To report operational issues, contribute to service development and promote good working relations within the Trust.
• To deal with difficult situations operationally that may arise.
• To support the Radiology Services Manager in delivering a first class service.
• To train and supervise staff in the optimal use of equipment in order to meet service demands.
• To organise and prioritise their workload and that of junior staff working in their clinical area.
• To contribute to the Departments delivery of a timely, high quality MRI service
• To adapt skills and knowledge, in response to technological advancements that enhance overall patient care.
• To act as the first line management for radiographers and undertake a supervisory role over the band 5 & 6 radiographers in training and students.
• Responsible for the personal safety of themselves, patients, visitors and staff, both internal (e.g. crash team, pharmacist) and external (e.g. fire officers, MRI physicists, engineers) to the Trust, in the potentially hazardous environment of the magnetic field.
• Participate in and help develop the service generally and MRI in particular.
• Have the freedom/discretion to make independent clinical decisions under broad professional guidelines.
• Be accountable for own professional actions and conduct.
• Monitor and develop policies and procedures within the department and ensure that safety measures are maintained.
• To act as referrer under the IR(ME)R in the protocol led requesting of pre-examination orbit radiographs.
• Report on intra-ocular foreign body referrals to identify any foreign particles in the orbits which contra indicate scanning.
• Be prepared to work extended days on a shift basis as required by the service.
• Contribute to the department attaining and maintaining accreditation.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree-level qualification and registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or postgraduate education
• Relevant clinical experience leading to qualification in the field
• Post-qualification clinical experience within the specialist area of employment, complemented by short specialist courses
• Completion of a postgraduate course at "M-level" that is relevant to the specialist area of employment

NHS Experience

• Previous NHS experince
• HCPC registration

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Previous NHS experience in MRI
• Ability to work independently with minimal clinical supervision
• Demonstrated proficiency in imaging techniques, ensuring high standards of patient care
• Capability to act as a trainer and mentor to new and junior staff members

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.