MRI Radiographer

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Guildford is seeking an experienced MRI Radiographer to join their Community Diagnostic Centre. The successful applicant will ensure timely MRI examinations while collaborating with a dedicated team within a supportive environment. A DCR or BSc in Radiography and minimum 2 years experience are required. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Investment in professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years previous experience in radiography.
• Experience in cardiac and 3T preferred.
• Participation in CPD programme is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic MRI examinations in a timely fashion.
• Work in the MRI departments at the Community Diagnostic Centre.
• Participate in a rotational role between CDC and the District General Hospital.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of MRI applications

Awareness of MHRA guidelines

Patient safety knowledge

Commitment to equality and diversity

Education

DCR or BSc in Radiography qualification

Certificate of competence in administration of IV contrast injections

Job description

Are you a MRI radiographer looking to make a big impact? We are looking for experienced and hardworking staff to support our brand new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Milford, Surrey.

The CDC is part of Royal Surrey's continuing investment in its diagnostic capabilities and follows refurbishment of the Trust's interventional suite, MRI and X-ray facilities.

The MRI radiographers provide an exceptionally high-quality MR service to patients and take an active role in the training and development of junior colleagues and students. The post holder will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a caring and professional attitude.

Successful candidates will be expected to undergo some formal in-house training in MRI as appropriate and cannulation training if not already experienced and certified in this. We all participate in the department CPD programme.

Our Diagnostic Strategy includes expanding our services and resources of both staff and equipment within this hospital and in the community, which will in turn support career progression of our staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is to work as a Radiographer in the MRI departments at the Community Diagnostic Centre in Milford and the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford.

The role will be rotational between the new CDC and our busy District General Hospital in Guildford, which boasts a leading Cancer Centre and a minimal invasive Cardiac Unit offering both Cardiac MRI and CT.

Our band 6 rotation will be between the two MRI departments. At the CDC we have 2 brand new Siemens Magneton MRI scanners (3T Vida and 1.5T Sola) as well as a brand new GE Ascend CT scanner. At The Royal Surrey site, we have just completed our new department refurbishment and installed Philips 1.5T and 3T MRI scanners.

Previous cardiac and 3T experience is preferred. Patient safety is our priority and applicants will be expected to demonstrate a sound knowledge of MRI safety and physics. We cover a very wide portfolio of scans from paediatrics and cardiac, small bowel imaging through to MSK. We do our own protocolling of patient forms and also request and report our own IOFB X-rays.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Job responsibilities

To ensure that diagnostic MRI examinations are undertaken in a timely fashion in keeping with established protocols in the MRI departments at the Community Diagnostic Centre.

For further information; please refer to the attached job description and person specification; as any short-listed applicants will be selected and interviewed against these criteria.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would benefit from additional supportsuch as meeting the recruiting manager or visiting the interview environment in advanceplease let us know when applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• DCR or BSc in Radiography qualification State registered.
• Certificate of competence in administration of IV contrast injections.

Knowledge

• A minimum 2 years previous experience in radiography.
• Awareness of MHRA guidelines.
• Knowledge of MRI applications.
• Equality and Diversity Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices and in management systems.
• Knowledge of National Diagnostic targets.
• Knowledge of relevant NICE Guidelines.

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.

£40,617 to £48,778 a yearper annum pro rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)