About this role
Job summary
Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust are seeking MRI Radiographers to join our small and friendly MRI team. Successful candidates will carry out MR examinations within the agreed scope of practice for the role producing images that are of exemplary diagnostic quality and providing excellent patient care.
The ideal candidate will be working in MRI, have good current knowledge of MRI imaging and have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
We will consider full and part time applications.
A training position would only be considered in the absence of a suitably qualified candidate. This would be paid at band 5 for at least 6 months until competency had been achieved.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the MR and wider Radiology team, supporting Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) in delivering a high quality, safe and patient focussed service. Represent the MR and wider Radiology team and TSDFT in a professional and appropriate manner. Contribute to safe working practices, ensuring full compliance with all local and national guidance and regulatory requirements. Participate in provision of out of hours services. The service supports in the region of 12,000 patient visits per year and ha 2 scanners; Siemens Aera and Sola.
About us
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation where Hospital and Community services are managed as one. This contributes substantially to improving our patients care locally with the intention to have less reliance on acute bed-based care and to provide services closer to patients' homes. Expansion of our MRI Team will contribute to this by providing timely access to examinations from all referrers.
The Trust serves a population of 260,000 with a catchment area covering Torbay and South Dartmoor. The population increases by approximately 100,000 in the summer as a result of tourism. Torbay Hospital is ideally situated in the town of Torquay, famed for its sandy beaches and water sports. For those who prefer dry land, Dartmoor is close by and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth are located approximately 18 and 35 miles away.
Why work with us
Job description Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
If you are interested and would like to know more please contact MRI Superintendent Radiographer, Rob Clewlow on 01803 655654.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training Essential
BSc Radiography or DCR Current HCPC registration MRI scanning experience
Desirable
Up to date anaphylaxis training Previous experience as an NHS radiographer Evidence of competence in IV cannulation
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.
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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address Torbay Hospital
Lawes Bridge Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)