Job summary
Employer heading
Superintendent Radiographer MRI
Band 7
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton have an exciting position available for an MRI Superintendent Radiographer based at Royal Derby Hospital
The successful candidate will be responsible for the MRI Service within University Hospital of Derby and Burton(UHDB)
This is a full time post, however part-time may be considered for the right candidate. The job will suit a highly motivated experienced MRI Radiographer with a desire to lead a team of skilled staff.
This will be a rewarding but challenging role and will suit Radiographers with a desire to stretch their leadership skills and enhance their prospects for career progression.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day organisation, management and supervision of the MRI service at RDH, working alongside other MRI/CT superintendents and a multi-disciplinary team.
UHDB has 10 MRI scanners, at the Derby site there are 4 Philips 1.5T Ingenia and a 3T Ingenia.
On the Burton site we have two 1.5T scanners, Philips Ingenia and a Siemans Sola 1.5, we also run a Philips Ingenia 1.5T D-Hive mobile MRI unit that can be deployed at any site.
At Florence Nightingale Community Hospital (FNCH) there is a Philips 1.5T scanner. Currently under construction is an mobile van pad and welcome pod.
Ilkeston Community Hospital (ICH) is one of the CDC sites where there is a Trust mobile MRI Van which is a Philips 1.5T Ingenia.
ICH is also the site for our first open MRI scanner a 0.4T due to be in operation April 2024.
If you believe you have the skills, enthusiasm, and ambition to join our team we would love to hear from you.
Closing date of applications: 01 May 2024
Interview date: 13 May 2024
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- MRI expert knowledge in core practice imaging examinations, underpinned by theory and experience
- Interpret Radiographic Images
- Up to date breadth and knowledge of radiographic practice
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
Desirable criteria
- PG Cert. in Radiographic Education or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current HCPC registration
- BSc Hons or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
- Substantial post registration practice, resulting in the broadening of expert knowledge and experience
- Highly specialised knowledge in imaging, underpinned by theory and experience
Desirable criteria
- Leadership and/or communication training
- Management Experience
- PG Cert MRI
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post registration practice, resulting in the broadening of expert knowledge and experience in MRI.
- Experience in superintendent radiographic role.
- Management and prioritisation of workloads.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of supervision.
- Experience and enthusiasm for training staff and students
Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Calm and empathic personality
- Able to work as part of a team
- Role model with a good work ethic
- Be highly self-motivated
Desirable criteria
- Commitment to lifelong learning for self and supporting others to achieve the same
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
- High level verbal and written communication skills demonstrating empathy, influence, negotiation, brevity and clarity
- Leadership skills supporting service delivery, guiding and leading junior staff to meet quality standards and targets
- Ability to perform Basic and advanced MRI examinations to a high standard and act as a source of expertise for junior staff.
Desirable criteria
- An ability to respond to new technology and procedures, adapting own techniques
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alfred Homo
- Job title
- MRI Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07385493299
- Additional information
Please email for further information or to arrange a discussion about this post:
Email : [email protected]
Working days – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Training Centre
Rehab Block
Level 3
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
- Telephone
- 01332 788466
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