MRI Radiographer

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in Gateshead is seeking motivated Radiographers with experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to join their progressive team. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, a high sense of patient care, and organisational abilities. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality services and supervising staff in a dynamic environment. This role offers opportunities for continuous development and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in MRI including a broad range of techniques and equipment.
• Flexibility and forward-thinking to adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high quality MRI service.
• Report operational issues and support service development.
• Train and supervise staff in optimal equipment use.

Skills

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Good communication skills

Patient care

Organizational skills

Education

Experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Experience of working in the NHS

Job description

Job Description

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

DBS Requirement

PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.

Position Overview

All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions. 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.

Flexibility

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 Department's 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 and external, 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.

Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications where the post is eligible. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants over 18 years old are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found in Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

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.

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 acronym ICORE; 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.