Radiographer - MRI

The Methodist Church in Britain; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS car lease and salary sacrifice

Job summary

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is seeking an MRI radiographer to join the team across multiple sites. You’ll scan patients, many of whom are acutely ill or distressed, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

The role involves flexible hours and travel between sites within an extended seven-day service. Registration with HCPC and an ENIC comparability statement are required, along with documented CPD evidence.

Qualifications

• Must hold HCPC registration.
• ENIC statement of comparability required.
• Evidence of CPD documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MRI scanning across hospital sites.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-focused care.
• Maintain professional standards.
• Communicate with distressed patients and carers.
• Work flexibly within an extended seven-day service.
• Travel between hospital sites as required.
• Provide CPD evidence as requested.
• Participate in MRI training programme.

Skills

Explain complex information

Communication barriers

Education

DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography

ENIC statement of comparability

Documented CPD

Job description

MRI radiographer posts in the team at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, across all hospital sites. The work centres on scanning patients who are often very ill or distressed, within an extended seven-day service. Hours follow service need and may change, with travel between sites, and training is open to those with limited MRI experience. HCPC registration and an ENIC statement of comparability are needed.

What the job involves

• Carry out MRI scanning across all hospital sites
• Deliver consistently high-quality, patient-focused care
• Maintain exceptional clinical and professional standards
• Communicate with patients and carers, including those who are distressed
• Work flexibly within an extended seven-day service
• Travel between hospital sites as required
• Work hours set by the needs of the service
• Provide documented evidence of ongoing CPD
• Take part in the training programme to specialise in MRI

Qualifications

• DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography
• ENIC statement of comparability
• Documented evidence of CPD

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience of working in an imaging department
• Experience across a range of imaging modalities

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to explain complex information at the recipient's level of understanding
• Ability to communicate with patients where there are barriers such as language, hearing or learning difficulties

Nice to have

• Post Graduate Certificate (Masters level) in MRI Imaging
• Experience of magnetic resonance imaging
• One year's post-qualification experience
• Demonstrated earlier interest in MRI scanningExperience of out-of-hours or on-call working
• Evidence of staff mentoring or support
• Awareness of national guidance on diagnostic waits, including ED targets and 2ww pathways
• Adaptable to an evolving, sometimes unpredictable workload

What’s offered

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS car lease and salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
• Support for flexible working arrangements
• Career development opportunities