About this role
Job summary
Charing Cross Imaging have the opportunity for a suitable experienced, HCPC registered MR Radiographer join the MR team for a fixed term to cover maternity leave.
Charing Cross Hospital is part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The Trust employs around 16,000 people, providing care for around 1.5 million people every year, in our five hospitals and a growing number of community services in North West London and offers 50 clinical specialities with one of the largest portfolios in the country.
Charing Cross Hospital provides a range of acute and specialist services, a 24/7 accident and emergency department and hosts the hyper acute stroke unit for the region. It is also a growing hub for integrated care in partnership with local GPs and community providers.
This post will give you the opportunity to build on and develop your clinical skills in MRI. You should enjoy working collaboratively to provide the best possible care for our patients at all times. You will need excellent communication skills and have a flexible approach to work, as participation in extended working hours including evenings and weekends is essential.
Charing Cross Hospital offers a range of MR examinations with both clinical and research work being undertaken.
Main duties of the job
To perform a range of general and complex MR examinations. To assist and deputise for the MR Lead radiographer to manage the day to day running of the MR department. To providence professional leadership and training of the MR team and provide a high quality patient focused service. To provide a courteous approach to patients and staff. To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development. To clinically justify MR requests and plan work load by prioritising requests in accordance with clinical urgency. To assess the quality of images and assist junior staff when required. To maintain a safe working environment by the safe use of equipment and accessories and reporting any faults through the appropriate channels. To be conversant with the department computer systems and ensure that accurate records are maintained. To participate in database housekeeping as required.To participate in audit, research and quality control programmes.To provide an MR service to patients across all sites as required
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education Essential
BSc (Hons) in Radiography or equivalent. College of Radiographer accredited IV cannulation course or equivalent HCPC Registration.
Desirable
Post graduate qualification or evidence of formal study in MR Student Clinical Assessors qualification or course. Ability to perform IM injections and give rectal contrast
Experience Essential
MR experience at band 6 level or above. Evidences an up to date knowledge of routine and complex MRI techniques, including contrast studies A knowledge of recent developments within the profession. An understanding of the factors affecting service throughput and quality
Desirable
Previous experience as Band 7 MR Radiographer in the NHS Experience of training staff and students in MR
Skills Essential
Evidence of a commitment to continuous personal development in MR Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff Evidence of an ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies. Evidence of an ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
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).
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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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)