About this role
Job summary
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced MRI radiographer to join our friendly, dynamic team and be part of our exciting project to redevelop our MRI service. We have just completed our new department refurbishment and installed Philips 1.5T and 3T MRI scanners at The Royal Surrey. We have also commenced a further project to increase our scanning capacity in the community.
Candidates who have applied for any RSFT MRI post within the last six months will not be eligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
o Perform MRI Scans, unsupervised and to a very high standard. Provide an efficient and responsive service to patients and users of the service.o Supervise senior radiographers in MRI scanner, train and support junior radiographers and support ancillary staff and students, as required.o Promote excellent working relations with staff across the Trust.o To effectively contribute towards the delivery of a patient focused service.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description Job responsibilities
To perform MRI examinations at a constantly high technical and professional standard of work, and to evaluate the clinical quality of images produced having first assessed the clinical requirements and sought any guidance required, for example; when requests fall outside departmental protocol and / or personal experience.
Organise own workload within MRI and work within own professional scope of practice.
To perform MRI examinations and associated extended professional practices, following the departmental protocols.
Prioritisation of service, dealing with unforeseen circumstances to maintain service.
Maintain accurate patient records to reflect the service provided and meet professional standards, including accurate maintenance and updating of patient records. This will involve effective use of computerised radiology information systems (RIS) & PACS.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Hold an appropriate professional qualification recognised by the college of radiographers - D.C.R or BSc in diagnostic radiography (3 year f/t degree). Registered with HCPC. Certificate in competence in administering IV injections, or willingness to undertake. Portfolio with evidence of CPD.
Desirable
Post graduate certificate in MRI or equivalent experience. Certificate in competence in interpreting IOFB radiographs.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of MHRA Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Quality Control and Quality Assurances of Radiology Equipment of MRI equipment
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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)