Senior MRI Radiographer

Wye Valley NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust seeks enthusiastic Radiographers to join the MRI team. The role involves rotation between the Community Diagnostic Centre and Hereford County Hospital, with flexible shifts to support a 7-day working pattern.

Applicants should have a B.Sc. Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration, and MRI experience. Training of rotational staff and supervision of students will be expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification required.
• HCPC registration required.
• Postgraduate Certificate in MRI is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI scanning and related procedures.
• Supervise student radiographers and assist training of rotational staff.
• Contribute to 7-day service delivery and flexible shift patterns.

Skills

General radiography experience

MRI experience

Pressure environment

MRI safety

Specialist knowledge

Education

B.Sc. Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC Registration

Postgraduate MRI qualification

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge? Wye Valley NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic and dynamic Radiographers to join our MRI team, this post will include rotation between our Community Diagnostic Centre and Hereford County Hospital.

During the last few years, our MRI department has undergone redesign and we have 2 Philips Ingenia scanners, and a new additional blue seal MRI installed in the CDC. We are looking for highly motivated, skilled, state registered Radiographers to join our team. We can offer flexible shift patterns to support our 7 day working.

Prospective candidates are welcome to have an informal discussion with Mrs Leah Hughes (Clinical Operational Lead Radiographer) on 01432 364450 or Mrs Elizabeth Williams (MRI Operational Lead Radiographer), [e-mail] or Ms Dani Shutt (MRI Clinical Lead Radiographer), [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be expected to have B.Sc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualifications and experience of working in MRI. We are looking for staff to support the 7 day working in MRI and will offer a flexible approach to working. You will be required to supervise student radiographers and assist with the training of rotational radiography staff.

You will be expected to undertake all aspects of MRI scanning, cannulation and administration of contrast in line with PGD's and providing high quality care. You will need excellent knowledge of safe working procedures in the MRI environment.

If desired rotations between CT and MRI can be considered.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South WarwickshireUniversity NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.

More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• B. Sc. Diagnostic Radiography Degree or equivalent
• HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate Certificate in MRI

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• 2 years general radiographic experience
• Previous MRI experience in an acute hospital
• Ability to work in a high pressured environment
• Good understanding of MRI safety in practice
• Ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise

Experience

• Ability to work independently
• Experience of prioritising workload and making day to day operational decisions
• Knowledge of current NHS policies and procedures
• Experience of working in CT

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.