Job summary
- Main area
- MRI Radiographer
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 297-6225469-CDC
- Employer
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
MRI Radiographer-CDC
Band 6
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job overview
Due to the addition of a second MRI scanner at the QE site we are looking for motivated and dynamic Radiographers with experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), good communication skills and a highly developed sense of patient care to join our friendly and progressive team.
The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in MRI including a broad range of MRI techniques and equipment and experience of working in the NHS. Training posts may also be considered
The post holders will need to have excellent organisational and communication skills to enable them to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and ensure Radiology continues to provide a high quality service to all its users.
A flexible and forward thinking approach is needed to ensure Radiology meets the challenges of the constantly developing healthcare environment, with a focus on 7 day working and working towards the Imaging Services Accreditation.
Successful applicants will be required to rotate through the main QE site and the Community Diagnostic Hub based at Blaydon.
Anyone applying for a position which involves a regulated activity will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children or working with adults or both.
Previous applicants for this post can apply again
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in the provision of a high quality magnetic resonance imaging service by performing clinical imaging duties within the Radiology Department and supporting the Department in providing a timely radiographic service on a 24/7 basis.
The post holder will be flexible in their approach as the Radiology Department is constantly changing so that it can provide a service that meets Local and National Modernisation Agendas.
Informal enquires welcomed by Hannah Muirhead [email protected] or Bosco Antony [email protected]
This vacancy is part of our ‘refer a friend’ scheme, this means if a friend who currently works for us has told you about this vacancy you could both receive a cash payment. The full scheme details are included with the additional documents for this role.
Working for our organisation
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To perform MRI clinical imaging duties.
- To report operational issues, contribute to service development and promote good working relations within the Trust.
- To deal with difficult situations operationally that may arise.
- To support the Radiology Services Manager in delivering a first class service.
- To train and supervise staff in the optimal use of equipment in order to meet service demands.
- To organise and prioritise their workload and that of junior staff working in their clinical area.
- To contribute to the Department’s delivery of a timely, high quality MRI service
- To adapt skills and knowledge, in response to technological advancements that enhance overall patient care.
- To act as the first line management for radiographers and undertake a supervisory role over the band 5 & 6 radiographers in training and students.
- Responsible for the personal safety of themselves, patients, visitors and staff, both internal (e.g. crash team, pharmacist) and external (e.g. fire officers, MRI physicists, engineers) to the Trust, in the potentially hazardous environment of the magnetic field.
- Participate in and help develop the service generally and MRI in particular.
- Have the freedom/discretion to make independent clinical decisions under broad professional guidelines.
- Be accountable for own professional actions and conduct.
- Monitor and develop policies and procedures within the department and ensure that safety measures are maintained.
- To act as referrer under the IR(ME)R in the protocol led requesting of pre-examination orbit radiographs.
- Report on intra-ocular foreign body referrals to identify any foreign particles in the orbits which contra indicate scanning.
- Be prepared to work extended days on a shift basis as required by the service.
Contribute to the department attaining and maintaining accreditation.
Person specification
MRI Experience
Essential criteria
- safety forms
Desirable criteria
- previous experience in MRI
NHS Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous NHS experince
Desirable criteria
- HCPC registration
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Hannah Muirhead
- Job title
- Modality Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01914453780
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