Specialist Radiographer (MRI)

NHS Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

NHS Pension

Incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an appropriately qualified Radiographer to authorise justification and perform radiographic examinations, supporting patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

The post requires HCPC registration and a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, with post-graduate skills in MRI and a willingness to deputise for Modality Team Leaders. The working pattern is 8am–8pm across seven days.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required and up-to-date.
• Post-graduate level knowledge in radiography may be expected.
• Qualification in Diagnostic Radiography with HCPC registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform justified diagnostic procedures within area of specialisation.
• Lead in departmental audits and QA programmes.
• Assist Imaging Team Leader with governance and administration.
• Pursue CPD and maintain personal development records.

Skills

HCPC Registration

D.C.R. (R)

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Leadership / supervisory ability

Team player

IT skills

Full UK/EU driving licence

Education

D.C.R. (R)

BSc or BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

PACS

Job description

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

Authorise justification and perform Radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic imaging service in order to assist in the management of patients referred from clinicians. Deputise for Modality Team Leaders as required and oversee Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, and Clinical Support Workers, ensuring continuity of service delivery. To have a high level of knowledge and skills in one or more specialised field, generally to a post-graduate level. To be responsible for the organisation of a specialised service within Radiology on a daily basis or carry out examinations of a highly specialised nature in MRI. The working pattern for this role is 8am - 8pm (7 days).

In This Key Role, You Will

• Perform all justified routine and specialised diagnostic procedures within area of specialisation.
• Take a leading role in departmental audit and quality assurance programmes to maintain effective Clinical Governance and meet clinical effectiveness targets.
• Actively participate in departmental administration as guided by the Imaging Team Leader or Deputy Department Manager.
• Participate in mandatory training and actively pursue Continuous Professional Development keeping an up to date personal record.

What You'll Bring

• HCPC Registration
• D.C.R. (R), BSc or BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Ability to take responsibility, make decisions and act in a supervisory capacity.
• Team Worker.
• Good IT Skills.
• A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

• Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Lesley Sharp, Deputy Radiology Service Manager via [e-mail]

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Nicole Hetherington, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail]

Interested?

Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right-to-work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application

You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack

Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.