About this role
Job summary
Are you ready to embark on an exciting career opportunity at one of the world's leading cancer treatment centres? The Christie Hospital is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Senior MRI Radiographer for a 12-month period to cover maternity leave. If you're passionate about advancing healthcare dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care & eager to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, this role is for you.
As a senior MRI Radiographer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of our MR service. You will work alongside the MRI Lead & deputies to support a team of talented radiographers, ensuring the provision of high-quality care across 4 scanners. Your expertise will contribute directly to the development of tailored treatment plans for patients, helping to optimise their outcomes & overall experience.
You will be supported to access professional development & post graduate educational opportunities offering routes into advanced clinical practice or senior management. The Christie People & Culture Plan actively supports AHPs to engage in advanced clinical practice & research from postgraduate through to doctorate level education. You will have the opportunity to be innovative & develop your own areas of interest to the benefit of the patients and the service.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES
o Work alongside the MR leadership team in the day-to-day running of the department, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and compassion.
o Provide guidance to a team of radiographers and radiographic aides, promoting their professional growth and development.
o Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment planning.
o Drive the implementation of new technologies and techniques, staying at the forefront of advancements in MR radiography.
o Participate in departmental audits, research projects and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
REQUIREMENTS
o Degree in Diagnostic Radiographyo Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).o PgCert in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (desirable)o Strong background in MR imaging with minimum 2 years experience.o Proven leadership abilities with the capacity to inspire and motivate a diverse team.o Excellent communication skills, fostering effective collaboration across departments.o Strong problem-solving skills, capable of making critical decisions in a fast paced environment.o Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up to date with industry advancements
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication requirements To assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the Scanning service such as Diagnostic Radiology Staff, students, Medical Physics Staff, Clinicians, Nursing staff and others. To ensure that patients understand complex information related to their examination and to encourage patients to cooperate fully in the examination process. This may involve patients with learning difficulties or other disabilities. To participate in departmental audit to enable implementation of evidence based working practice. To help develop and implement new protocols and working practice as a result of audit. Accurate input of patient data into any Trust computer system.
Teaching / Training requirements Take an active role in the training of qualified radiographers, radiography students and students from other disciplines including visiting engineers and clinical trainee staff Maintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques. To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning. To participate in the Trusts mandatory training. To adhere to the College of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct. To use and instruct others on the required functions of the computerised Radiology Patient Administration System and Radiology Information System i.e. PACS and RIS.
Analytical skills Assess patients clinical condition with relation to the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast medium examination protocols. Adapt radiological techniques and protocols in accordance with the condition of the patient.
Role Specific Recognise abnormal images and discuss with the radiologist the necessity for further imaging. Use professional judgement to act autonomously to adjust scanning parameters to ensure high quality imaging to ensure a smooth patient pathway. To act as a referrer for orbital x-rays prior to MR imaging, which involves independently assessing the risks and benefits to the patient. To undertake all MRI examinations as directed to an acceptable standard and seek guidance as appropriate. Aim to achieve and promote quality in all aspects of the radiology service. To ensure safety of self, staff and patients/visitors with regard to the use of MRI scanning equipment and adhering to local Operational guidelines, MHRA and local safety screening guidelines.
General duties
Supervision of junior radiographic staff, students and radiographic aides as required.Ordering of equipment and consumable items.Provision of specialist care of patients to ensure their comfort and safety in the department.Checking patient details prior to examination and ensuring all relevant details are on the request card. Ensuring pregnancy is excluded in female patients of childbearing years.Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the departmentEnsuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, and complying with, and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations.Maintaining practices in keeping with departmental and Trust Board policies, e.g. fire regulations, patient confidentiality etc.To work with the Radiologists, Clinical Specialist Radiographers and other senior staff in the department to review working practices and identify new ways of working and find solutions to problems.Clinical supervision of radiography studentsThere is a contractual requirement to participate in extended day and weekend working, and on-call.
Any other duties, which after discussion might be reasonable requested to maintain the smooth running of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
DCR (R) or BSc Radiography HCPC registration
Desirable
Interested in post graduate study Competent in administration of IV contrast
Experience Essential
Experience of MR Scanning
Desirable
Experience in a variety of other Trusts / Departments of Radiology Experience of working in an oncology setting Experience with training students
Skills Essential
Communication skills Analytical skills Planning and organisational skills Team worker IT skills Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
ECDL
Knowledge Essential
Oncology knowledge Personal development plan with ongoing CPD portfolio
Desirable
Knowledge of College of Radiographers policies
Other Essential
Reliable Ability to use initiative Ability to work under pressure Good general health and attendance record Sensitivity and tact Smart professional appearance Ability to participate in extended day and weekend working, and on-call Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
Desire to work with patients who have cancer
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 The Christie NHS FT
Address Radiology - E00298
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)