About this role
Job summary
To carry out diagnostic MRI examinations either alone or under the guidance of Senior MRI Radiographers, producing optimum quality images and delivering care to a consistently high standard in all areas of the MRI department.
We have an exciting opportunity for Qualified Radiographers to join MRI team at UHCW NHS Trust.
The Successful candidate will perform a full range of imaging examinations to a high standard ensuring compliance with imaging protocols in MRI across all UHCW sites, and carry out diagnostic MRI examinations either alone or under the guidance of Senior MRI Radiographers, producing optimum quality images and delivering care to a consistently high standard in all areas of the MRI department.
Interviews for this post are face to face only. Please note that remote interview cannot be entertained.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
To undertake general MRI tasks, in line with governmental and departmental protocols, working both alone and within MR teams. To check patient identification and documentation, and ensure the appropriate MRI examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests. Operating a range of MRI equipment, assessing the patients' needs and being able to adapt and modify MR techniques according to the patient's condition. Attending to the patients` safety and welfare at all times. To evaluate MR images for diagnostic quality, and alert clinicians of any abnormality when appropriate Assist and prepare patients and equipment for specialised examinations undertaken by senior MRI staff, Radiologists and other clinicians.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
To give theoretical instructions, practical guidance, and supervision to student Radiographers, assistant Practitioners and trainees. To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff. To facilitate communication between the department and all service users, patients, relatives, staff and external users, including any adherence to trust policies, including the participation in annual appraisal systems. Communicate with patients and professions colleagues in situations that may be traumatic due to pressures of work or where the patients condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance, e.g Claustrophobia, learning difficulties or injury traumatised. To ensure the correct use, and care of all equipment and report defective equipment or potential hazard to senior staff in accordance with the Departmental Health and Safety policy. To safely utilise all resources for the maximum benefit of the service and to assist in the maintenance of stock levels. To assist in the implementation of all manual and electronic information systems ensuring consistently accurate data collection and recording, in support of standard data collection, performance activity , audit, capacity and demand analysis.
For further details of the job role please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualification /Training Essential
oBSc or equivalent in radiography
Desirable
oKnowledge of current trends in radiography
Experience Essential
oGood practical abilities within all general aspects of radiography. oPost graduate experience in radiography
Desirable
oRange of experience, in and out of hours
Knowledge Essential
oKnowledge of patient pathway, and multi-disciplinary working. Knowledge of evaluation criteria for image analysis. oFlexible approach oAble to manipulate and move patients to obtain images whilst adhering to H&S Legislations. Good IT skills. A good level of fitness.
Desirable
oAble to manage own work load and work as either team member or independently. oEvaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice and self- development
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work 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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)