Description

Job Overview

This is a 2 year fixed term contract (7.5 hours per week) or if you wish to discuss prior to applying then please use the contact details below.

The role involves taking a clinical role in MRI scanning within the Radiology Department . You will need to be an expert in MRI scanning with experience in all aspects of MRI including complex procedures. You will be responsible for delivering MRI training to new Radiographers and other appropriate staff. It will involve line management responsibilities for staff working within MRI. You will also work closely with the CT team proving cross sectional imaging to the hospital.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake an expertise role in MRI scanning, being recognised as a highly specialised practitioner and able to perform a large array of complex MRI scanning procedures
• To support the MRI team in the provision of MRI imaging in Radiology
• To organise and coordinate workload in MRI on a daily basis, maximising efficiency using available resources and managing patient priority as appropriate
• To use advanced, highly specialised knowledge to enable development of advanced MRI techniques and the autonomy to adapt these to ensure best image quality and lowest radiation doses to patients are achieved
• To use advanced MRI knowledge to suggest and implement new MRI scanning protocols and actively review and amend existing protocols to embrace best practice in MRI imaging
• To assist the Modality leads and Team lead when required, to ensure effective day-to-day management of the CT/MRI team
• To support the Operational Lead Radiographer, Lead Radiographers, Daily Coordinator & Staffing Coordinator in operational issues across the whole department
• To line manage Radiographers contracted to work in MRI, as required, with associated responsibilities
• To be involved with the Recruitment of Radiographers and support staff
• To be responsible for the supervision and teaching of Band 6 Radiographers, Band 5 Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, Apprentices and Student Radiographers as appropriate in all aspects of MRI scanning
  
  

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please find attached to this vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information for this role

Person specification

Qualifications And Training

Essential criteria

• BSc in Radiography (or equivalent)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in line management and supervision of a staff group
• Evidence of post graduate education
  
  

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience in MRI scanning to include complex MRI procedures
• Extensive experience teaching MRI theory and practical skills
• Extensive knowledge of MRI safety issues to provide advice on safe scanning of patients
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in line management and supervision of a staff group
  
  

Specific Skills

Essential criteria

• Current/previous team management experience
• Ability to prioritise and work to own deadlines making effective use of time
• Effective management and leadership skills to maximise effective use of equipment
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to demonstrate negotiation skills to justify clinical prioritisation
  
  

Emotional Effort

Essential criteria

• Ability to listen to patient and staff concerns and deal confidentially, professionally and objectively with a range of issues
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in dealing with conflict resolution or where decision-making is challenged
  
  

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Documents to download

• Job description (PDF, 307.8KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Andrea Nevin Job title Team Lead Radiographer CT/MRI Email address andrea.nevin1@nhs.net Telephone number 01225 825779