Senior Radiographer – MRI

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reading is seeking an experienced Diagnostic Radiographer to join their MRI department. The role involves providing high-quality imaging, working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, and supporting junior staff. Applicants must be HCPC registered and have a minimum of 18 months post-registration experience. This position offers competitive development opportunities in a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Funding available for various courses

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrable post-registration skills and experience in MRI imaging.
• Minimum of 18 months recent, proven experience post registration.
• Broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to cross sectional imaging.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of cross-sectional imaging and patient care.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and ancillary staff.
• Act as a role model, supervising and training junior staff.
• Organise workload in response to clinical need.
• Participate in the provision of seven day service delivery.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography

State registration: HCPC

Job description

Are you an experienced, professional Diagnostic Radiographer with a commitment to quality patient care and the drive to work within a high performing team? If so we invite you to join our friendly and dynamic Diagnostic Radiology Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Due to expansion of the service, we currently have vacancies for a number of enthusiastic Band 6 Radiographers to work in our MRI department. The successful candidate must have at demonstrable post-registration skills and experience in MRI imaging.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work within the busy Diagnostic MRI department at the main Royal Berkshire Hospital site, participating in service delivery to a diversity of inpatient and outpatient presentations. There will also be opportunity for rotation to our Community Diagnostic Centre at West Berkshire Community Hospital, where a new state of the art MRI scanning facility is under development.

You must be adaptable and be prepared to work evenings and weekends as part of seven-day service delivery.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to work effectively, both autonomously and within a team environment.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Diagnostic Radiographers who satisfy the essential criteria of the person specification. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC.

About us

Our busy Radiology department carries out a wide range of general and specialist examinations, including, Plain film, CT, MRI & interventional procedures. We have recently been awarded the title 'University Department of Radiology' for our involvement in research and education in conjunction with the University of Reading.

As a progressive teaching department for Radiographers we have established links to universities and actively encourage CPD and role extension, with support available to pursue academic courses and develop your career within a supportive and friendly environment. Our department offers excellent training and development opportunities with funding available for a variety of courses. We currently have staff training in Ultrasound, plain film reporting and PG Cert/Diploma in CT and Health Management as well as attendance on a variety of study days.

Applicants must be currently living and working in the UK.

Job responsibilities

To provide a high standard of cross-sectional imaging and ensure delivery of safe, compassionate and timely patient care.

To communicate effectively with clinical, managerial, administrative and ancillary staff in order to ensure a professional and timely service.

To act as a role model for the profession and participating in the supervision, training and support of more junior staff

To prioritise and organise the workload in response to clinical need and service demands.

The post holder must be willing to work across sites, and to take part in the provision of seven day service delivery

To deputise for Band 7 radiographers as required.

The post holder is expected to have a broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to cross sectional imaging.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography State registration: HCPC
• Evidence of significant continuous professional development (CPD)

Experience

• Minimum of 18 months recent, proven experience post registration
• Experience of working as an integral part of a successful team
• Broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to cross sectional imaging
• Experience of communicating with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in supervising student radiographers, newly qualified and newly appointed staff.

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.