MRI Radiographer – Cross-Site Imaging Expert (Band 6)

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are seeking a Band 6 MRI radiographer to join the multi-site MRI team across Royal Preston Hospital, Chorley District Hospital and a Community Diagnostic Centre mobile scanner.

You will perform MR examinations for adults and paediatric patients in outpatient, inpatient and ED settings, interacting with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in cross-sectional imaging.
• Involvement with QA.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice.
• Experience of audit.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.
• Experience of MR advanced neurotechniques as applicable to role.
• Experience of paediatric Imaging.
• Knowledge of MHRA 2008.
• NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake radiographic duties across 3 sites within Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trust, ensuring high standards of image quality and patient care at all times.
• Comply with the current MHRA guidelines to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff at all times within the MR controlled area.
• Manage the workflow in the area you are working in including out-patients, in-patients, and patients from the emergency department.
• Report equipment failures and incidents according to Trust policy.
• Participate in audits for the department ensuring excellent clinical governance in all aspects of patient care.
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures to ensure a safe effective environment and service for all.

Skills

Cross-sectional imaging

QA involvement

Clinical governance

Audit experience

MHRA knowledge

Paediatric imaging

NHS experience

MRI advanced neurotechniques

Education

HCPC Registered

Study days/conferences

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are seeking a Band 6 MRI radiographer to join the multi-site MRI team across Royal Preston Hospital, Chorley District Hospital and a Community Diagnostic Centre mobile scanner.

You will perform MR examinations for adults and paediatric patients in outpatient, inpatient and ED settings, interacting with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient care.