About this role
Job summary Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, patient centred radiographer to join our MRI team within the Radiology CSU. The department is based across 2 sites, St James University Hospital (SJUH) and Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). LGI is a major trauma and neuro-surgical center as well as the home of the Leeds Childrens Hospital, and SJUH a world renowned oncology and transplant center, and one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe. As an MRI radiographer you will cover a broad spectrum of clinical MRI imaging, including oncology, GI imaging, liver, neurology, vascular, paediatrics, acute in-patients (including A&E) and much more. You will over time be trained to independently work across a range of these specialities, as well as gain competency in cannulation and active implant scanning.
Main duties of the job The role would benefit a radiographer who has MRI experience, however radiographers with good general radiography experience will be given full training. The role would suit Radiographers who are keen to learn, and happy working in a busy environment with considerable responsibility placed upon individuals to make imaging decisions in often complex cases. The in-patient and on-call services are busy so a considerable amount of manual handling and out-of-hours working is required. In return you will see one of the broadest portfolios of MRI imaging in the UK and have opportunity to scan a case-mix that is both interesting and educational.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
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Name: John Kemp Position: MRI Team Manager Email: [email protected] Phone number: [email protected]
Job Overview Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, patient centred radiographer to join our MRI team within the Radiology CSU. The department is based across 2 sites, St James University Hospital (SJUH) and Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). LGI is a major trauma and neuro-surgical center as well as the home of the Leeds Children’s Hospital, and SJUH a world renowned oncology and transplant center, and one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe. As an MRI radiographer you will cover a broad spectrum of clinical MRI imaging, including oncology, GI imaging, liver, neurology, vascular, paediatrics, acute in-patients (including A&E) and much more. You will over time be trained to independently work across a range of these specialities, as well as gain competency in cannulation and active implant scanning.
The role would benefit a radiographer who has MRI experience, however radiographers with good general radiography experience will be given full training. The role would suit Radiographers who are keen to learn, and happy working in a busy environment with considerable responsibility placed upon individuals to make imaging decisions in often complex cases. The in-patient and on-call services are busy so a considerable amount of manual handling and out-of-hours working is required. In return you will see one of the broadest portfolios of MRI imaging in the UK and have opportunity to scan a case-mix that is both interesting and educational.
What you will do: The successful candidate will work across both the LGI and St James's sites but will be given a base site where they will spend the majority of their time. The MRI department operates a 7.30am to 8pm 7 day service with an on-call for overnight and weekend cases.
Anyone applying for this role must be a qualified diagnostic radiographer with HCPC registration.
The successful candidate will support the MRI service in providing good quality diagnostic images for our patients whilst also providing exemplary patient care. The key duties will be:
- Perform diagnostic MRI scans.
- Maintain high quality patient records
- Provide patient care
- Review patient MRI safety issues and make decisions on MRI safety including scanning of active implants.
- Cannulate patients
- Administer a range of drugs.
- Perform scans for research purposes.
- Once competent, train other staff and students.
- Support the weekend out-patient list service
- Support the overnight, weekend and bank holiday on-call rota.
Working in our department is incredibly rewarding, and the team friendly and supportive. Candidates should be aware that they will be working with patients who have sometimes emotionally distressing illnesses and conditions including children and young people. The Trust has a range of support for team members to ensure good emotional and psychological health. The job role includes manual handling of patients as we have a busy in-patient department that forms part of the rotation.
Overview of Organisation MRI in LTHT is one of the largest MRI departments in the country with 9 MRI scanners operating across Radiology. We have 6 x Siemens Sola 1.5T Scanners, 1 x Siemens Aera 1.5T Scanners, 1 x Siemens Vida 3T scanner and 1 x GE Architect 3T scanner. The scanners are located across 3 sites and 7 separate departments.
Successful candidates will experience a wide range of clinical specialities and patient groups and will gain considerable insight into the world of MRI imaging. We are supported by a strong team of medical physicists who provide educational resources and other support for our radiographers.
We aim to live by the Trust values of empowered, collaborative, patient centred, fair and accountable. we also strongly value diversity and inclusivity amongst our teams.
For further information please contact Team Managers Scott Ingles & John Kemp (01133923378) or Kath Bann & Anne-Marie Keegan (0113 20 68468)
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About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography Diploma of the College in Radiographers (Diagnostic) State Registration (HPC)
Experience Essential
Attainment of postgraduate competence as outlined in LTHT Radiography Competency Framework or equivalent competency based link grade agreement
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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)