Senior Mri Radiographer

Inhealth; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Generous company pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Learning and development

Employee assistance programme

Parental leave

Recognition programme

Cycle to Work

Discounts on healthcare services

Job summary

InHealth in Eastbourne is seeking a Senior MRI Radiographer to join the MRI Radiography department. You will perform MRI procedures, ensure high-quality images, and support patients from referral through to results.

You will maintain safety standards, QA routines, and patient information systems, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supervising students as part of ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or equivalent.
• Holds HCPC registration.
• Strong MRI knowledge and sequences.
• Experience caring for patients undergoing MRI.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures to best practice standards.
• Provide a positive patient experience from referral to results.
• Run QA checks on MRI equipment and act on results.
• Follow safety, infection control and data policies.
• Mentor placement students and colleagues.

Skills

BSc Radiography

HCPC registered

MRI physics

Patient care

Multidisciplinary team

Professionalism

7 days shift

Education

BSc Radiography

Job description

Advertising Salary:

Competitive

About the role

Hours: Monday-Sunday 3 x 12 hour shifts between 7am and 9pm typically
Location: Eastbourne

InHealth sees more than 5 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide. Our Radiographers are a vital part of the InHealth team and they are responsible for making sure our patients receive the best standard of care, generating high quality images as part of their pathway. We are looking for a Senior MRI Radiographer to join our MRI Radiography department in Eastbourne

What you will do:

• Carry out magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to best practice standards of radiographic technique (MHRA Guidance 2015, IR(ME)R 2017, Code of Clinical Practice)
• Provide a great experience for patients attending for MRI scanning, supporting them through the process from referral to results
• Run quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate
• Respect and work within patient’s and service users’ customs, values and spiritual beliefs, making sure their views are sought and taken into account
• Perform triage functions of referrals, as required
• Support patient bookings and make sure Patient Information Systems are maintained with accurate and up-to-date information
• Understand and work in line with our suite of corporate policies supporting personal and clinical safety, including the Health and Safety Policy and Infection Prevention and Control Policy
• Demonstrate safe, effective practice in line with policies and procedures
• Maintain professional competencies and CPD
• Take ownership and fulfil the requirements of any required statutory and mandatory training
• Complete competency assessments
• Assist placement students and other colleagues in the achievement of their learning outcomes
• Share knowledge and clinical expertise

What are you responsible for:

• Adhering to all operational procedures as outlined by InHealth
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism, customer care, and service provision
• Reporting all incidents and complaints in line with our policies
• Adhering to the requirements of the Data Protection Act
• Ensuring the smooth flow of clinical and administrative work
• Effectively communicating and appropriately responding to all visitors
• Taking part in governance activities i.e. incident reporting and investigation, audits, personal development, and team meetings
• Monitoring essential stocks and re-ordering as requiredMaintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Complying with policies and procedures, including information security and providing a quality service
• Assessing referrals for urgency and compliance with MRI specific patient safety policy
• Providing clinical leadership, supporting the management team
• Leading and supporting colleagues in the absence of the management team

We are looking for someone who has:

• BSc Radiography or equivalent
• Membership of an appropriate professional body and holds a valid registration (HCPC)
• A strong understanding of fundamental MRI 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 equipment in either a hospital or mobile setting
• In both routine and complex MRI examinations
• Cardiac MRI and Advanced Neuro Imaging experience is desirable
• 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, their development and training.

What's in it for you

We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to: fashion, travel, eating out, technology, leisure and more! In addition to this, we also offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance options
• Life assurance
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to a dedicated well-being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer recognition
• Long service recognition, with vouchers and additional annual leave
• Refer a friend bonus
• Discounts on InHealth’s healthcare services Smart tech,
• Cycle to Work and thousands of discounts and cashback options
• Paid-for professional memberships and more!

Making sure our people are happy at work is one of our main priorities, which means giving them as many opportunities as we can to support their personal and professional growth. We also have an innovative approach to personal and professional development, helping you to be the best version of you and giving you a real career pathway

About us

InHealth is the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.