About this role
Job summary
The MRI services at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust serve and support communities across the Kent region. We are a large team MRI Radiographers and Radiographic assistants to support and deliver MRI service across East Kent region. Our operational sites include, three main hospital sites and newly formed CDC. Our hardworking and progressive MRI team work across four base sites including CDC sites. Community Diagnostic Centre at Buckland and proposed spoke model at Thanet Health Hub supports the NHS England vision of reforming diagnostic services provided to the local community. As a large acute Trust, we provide key services within the patient pathway, working hard as a team to continually deliver efficient and patient-centred services.
We are inviting applications from experienced, dynamic MRI Radiographers with leadership skill to offer the position of MRI superintendent Radiographer to work in a diverse MRI Radiographers team at East Kent Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy, fast moving department with various skills and expertise. Service provides advanced imaging and support with modern technological challenges. The service currently houses 8 x 1.5T scanners and 2x 3T scanners of various make and models including mobile scanners, operated by external service providers. We are seeking an experienced MRI Radiographers with people skills, dynamic with proven leadership skills in managing a team of Radiographers and running MRI service independently.
As a Trust we recognise great leadership inspires us and it is important that we develop the right skills and the right culture in order for us to engage our colleagues. We offer both class room based learning and bespoke advice and the Learning and Development team are here to support our leaders through each step of their journey, from their first management role and beyond.
A flexible approach to the working day is essential. The successful candidate will be a HCPC Registered Radiographer with a wealth of MRI experience, both clinically and organisationally. Experience in Cardiac MRI scanning is desirable but not essential. We are looking for an exceptional candidate. If you have excellent communication skills, enjoy being part of a busy team, are hard-working, adaptable and flexible we want to hear from you
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and training Essential
Bsc (Hons) / DCR Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent Health Professions Council Registered. Post Graduate Certificate in MRI Reporting Cannulation and venepuncture qualified
Desirable
Post Grad MRI study
Experience Essential
5 years post Degree/DCR qualification experience in MRI Experience in leading a team within an acute hospital setting. Supervisory experience- 5 years or more Experience of managing a team effectively and leading to change
Desirable
Previous management experience or responsibilities
Skills Essential
Effective communication skills and able to lead a team for change Decision making and counselling skills Venepuncture / Cannulation IT skills Excellent radiographic skills Ability to train MRI Team
Knowledge Essential
In depth knowledge in MRI Anatomy and able to guide the team In Depth understanding and knowledge in MRI Safety In Depth understanding and experience of scanning clinical scanning and advanced imaging techniques. In depth understanding of the MRI Physics and its clinical applications.
Desirable
Experience in scanning Cardiac, whole body imaging and other vascular imaging
Other Essential
Upholds and models the Trust values. Smart and presentable Willingness to work clinically and travel across to other Acute / non-Acute sites of EKHUFT. Ability to work between Monday-Sunday to support the service when required
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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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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Buckland Hospital
Coombe Valley Road
Dover
CT17 0HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)