About this role
Job summary
We have a vacancy for a motivated Assistant Radiographic Practitioner to join the team at the Northwick Park Hospital Site
We will work as part of a team of State Registered Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners promoting good working practices and ensuring good quality care is given to all patients in the Radiology and MRI departments.
Main duties of the job
To perform basic MRI examinations within the limits of individual modules achieved from a recognised accredited training course, and not to exceed those boundaries. To carry out all diagnostic procedures to the highest possible standard in line with departmental protocols and procedures. To report equipment faults to the supervising radiographer and take appropriate action. Understand and observe the principles of MRI safety and participate in theassociated QA programmes. To promote total quality care for patients.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Educational and Clinical Qualification Essential
Must have completed the MRI Assistance Practitioner Course program
Desirable
Must a good experience and background working in an MRI clinical facility Must have up to date, current trust mandatory training requirement
Experience Essential
Must have at least 3 years experience working as a Radiology Department Assistant
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.
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Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Northwick Park Hospital
MRI department
Watford Rd, Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)