Radiology Imaging Assistant MRI

NHS; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Solihull is seeking a Radiology Imaging Assistant specializing in MRI to support Radiographers and ensure smooth unit operations. The role involves patient interaction, administrative duties, and understanding MR safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in MR environments and excellent communication skills, demonstrating empathy while assisting patients. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Pension

Annual leave entitlement

Company sick pay

Employee rewards and benefits platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in an MR environment.
• Ability to support anxious patients.
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies such as the CQC.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting patients and preparing them for their diagnostic examinations.
• Admin duties under supervision of the Radiographers.
• Moving and positioning the patient for their diagnostic investigation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Manual handling principles

MR safety knowledge

Job description

Heath Lodge Clinic is an Independent Imaging Centre in Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, which aims to provide a caring and supportive workplace to all employees. We are looking for an experienced individual to support our team of Radiographers. The aim of the role of Radiology Imaging Assistant MRI is to ensure the smooth- running running of the MR unit and meet the needs of our service provision.

Main duties of the job

Your duties will include:

• Meeting and greeting patients and preparing them for their diagnostic examinations.
• Appropriate administrative duties under the supervision of the Radiographers
• You will be involved with moving and positioning the patient for their diagnostic investigation and you must demonstrate an understanding of manual handling principles and the safe use of equipment such as gradient coils.

About us

The clinic is well recognised for our patient centric approach. Our clinical service provision includes an MRI unit comprising two state of the art 3T scanners, and an additional 1.5T Siemens Espree scanner, which is particularly suited to the needs of claustrophobic patients. We also provide X-Ray, Dexa, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy, as part of our Pain Management service.

We offer an attractive salary (dependant on skills and experience) and additional benefits package, which includes pension, excellent annual leave entitlement increasing with service, company sick pay, group health care scheme and access to an employee rewards and benefits platform.

Job responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting patients and preparing them for their diagnostic examinations.
• Appropriate administrative duties under the supervision of the Radiographers
• You will be involved with moving and positioning the patient for their diagnostic investigation and you must demonstrate an understand of manual handling principles and the safe use of equipment such as gradient coils.

Person Specification

Experience

• The successful applicant will have previous experience of working in an MR environment.
• The clinic is well recognised for our patient centric approach, and any successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate an empathetic approach when dealing with our patients.
• You must be able to offer appropriate support to our patients who can be anxious about their investigation and the unfamiliar environment.
• You will also need a good working knowledge of MR safety standards and understand the importance of accurate record keeping.
• Familiarity with the role of regulatory bodies such as the CQC and an ability to work as part of a team is essential.
• This is a full-time permanent role working 37.5 hours per week flexibly across 5 working days.
• Occasional weekend work may be required with reasonable notice.
• Flexibility is a requirement of the role as you may, on occasions be asked to offer support to other clinical areas in the clinic.

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.

£24,465 to £25,857 a yearDependant on skills and experience.