About this role
Job summary
Join our dynamic Radiology team at the Great Western Hospital as a Band 6 MRI Radiographer and play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging to our patients.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Radiographer who is ready to take the next step in their career. In this role, you will:
Perform a wide range of examinations across multiple clinical specialities
Work both autonomously and as part of a supportive, multi-professional team
Assess each patient individually and adapt imaging techniques to meet their clinical and personal needs
Uphold the highest professional, departmental, and legal standards
Commit to continuous professional development, with opportunities to expand your expertise in cross-sectional imaging
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking department that values innovation, teamwork, and excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
This role will be based at the GWH Radiology department and at the Community Diagnostic Centre in West Swindon on a rotational basis.
When working in the Community Diagnostic Centre the successful candidate willwork collaboratively with GWH Radiology department to provide diagnostic examinations to the required standard.
1. To independently assess and justify referrals following practitioner guidelines where appropriate.
2. Able to interpret Clinician's requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic imaging and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic.
3. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate i.e. undertaking additional or specialist techniques.
4. To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the Superintendent or Clinical Band 7.
5. To abide by the Health and Safety Code of the unit and ensure that all patients and visitors do likewise.
6. To appear on duty promptly and appropriately dressed and behave in a professional manner.
7. To work out of hours to support the Radiology services offered at Great Western Hospital, including occasional night and out of hours duties.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. To undertake diagnostic scans in the absence of a Radiologist according to agreed protocols. Administering contrast as required for the needs of the patients, ensuring safety checks are completed and accuracy in dosage.
2. To be able to use the departmental Computed Radiology Information Computer system (CRIS) as required and be conversant with the Picture Archive Communication Systems (PACS).
3. To undertake Quality Control procedures, including Quality Assurance testing for image quality and equipment safety, and to help with clinical audits.
4. To undertake and participate in clinical audit and research and to act on the findings where possible and provide statistical information on the workload when necessary.
5. To undertake any formal or informal training required to fulfil the needs of the post.
6. To undertake additional roles within the department, reviewing and facilitating compliance, and proposing changes with high standards in areas such as, but not limited to, health and safety, infection control, patient experience or manual handling.
Further details can be found on the attached Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Diagnostic Radiography Post-graduate certificate in MRI or equivalent training or experience Registered with the Health Care Professions Council General Radiographic training
Desirable
Evidence of CPD Relevant study day attendance
Experience & Skills Essential
Extensive post graduate experience in Radiography Extensive MRI experience Experience of performance department Quality Assurance Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and independently Experience in supervising students
Desirable
MRI experience Cardiac MRI experience CT colonography Interventional experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)