Senior MRI Radiographer

Job title: Senior MRI Radiographer

Hours: Monday-Sunday, 36 hours a week,

Location: Cramlington

InHealth sees more than 5 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide. We are looking for a Senior MRI Radiographer to join our Radiography Department in Cramlington. This role will also require you to work in our other Northumbria sites on occasions (1-2 times a month typical) to support the service, so having access to a car would be a requirement for the role.

Main duties of the job

• Providing a great experience for patients attending MRI scanning, supporting them through the process from referral to results
• Running quality assurance checks on equipment and acting as appropriate
• Respecting and working within patient's and service users' customs, values and spiritual beliefs, making sure their views are sought and taken into account
• Performing triage functions of referrals, as required
• Supporting patient bookings and making sure patient information systems are maintained with accurate and up-to-date information
• Completing competency assessments
• Adhering to all operational procedures
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Assisting placement students and other colleagues in the achievement of their learning outcomes
• Sharing knowledge and clinical experience with the wider team to support each other's growth and development

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc Radiography or equivalent
• Membership of an appropriate professional body and holds a valid registration (HCPC)
• A strong understanding of fundamental MRI and CT physics and different scanning techniques and sequences
• A proven knowledge of the requirements of a radiographer's role regarding the care of patients, their careers, and other colleagues
• A high level of professionalism and technical standard of work
• Aptitude towards improving quality
• The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of the implications of the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Principles, and GDPR
• A flexible approach to work and able to work across 7 days (Mon-Sun)
• A strong team player attitude, being supportive, caring, reliable, and trustworthy
• The ability to be calm when working under pressure and in a busy environment
• A positive attitude, taking pride in their work and is passionate about the service they provide

You should apply if you have experience:

• Working with MRI and CT equipment in either a hospital or mobile setting
• In both routine and complex MRI and CT examinations
• In different courses such as infection control training, manual handling, basic life support
• Scanning with contrast
• In health and safety policies and procedures with imaging equipment
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Supporting other members of the team in their development and training

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.