Senior Radiographer - MRI

Part time 0.5WTE Band 7 MR Radiographer at Charing Cross Hospital - Fixed Term Contract

Charing Cross Imaging have the opportunity for a suitable experienced, HCPC registered MR Radiographer to join the MR team for one year as part of a temporary fixed term flexible working arrangement.

Charing Cross Hospital is part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The Trust employs 13,000 people, providing care for around a million people every year, in our five hospitals and a growing number of community services in North West London and offers 50 clinical specialities with one of the largest portfolios in the country.

This post will give you the opportunity to build on and develop your clinical skills in MRI. You should enjoy working collaboratively to provide the best possible care for our patients at all times. You will need excellent communication skills and have a flexible approach to work, as participation in extended working hours including evenings and weekends is essential.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of an efficient MRI service.
• To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service.
• To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
• To maintain a safe working environment within the MRI department.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Radiography or equivalent.
• College of Radiographer accredited IV cannulation course or equivalent.
• HCPC Registration.
• Post graduate qualification or evidence of formal study in MR.
• Student Clinical Assessors qualification or course.
• Ability to perform IM injections.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years MR experience at band 6 level or above in the NHS.
• Evidences an up-to-date knowledge of general MRI techniques, including contrast studies.
• Knowledge of developments within the profession.
• An understanding of the clinical governance issues in relation to patient care.
• Previous experience as Band 7 Senior MR Radiographer in the NHS.
• Experience of training staff and students.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

• Evidence of a commitment to continuous personal development in MR.
• Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
• Computer and IT skills.

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.

Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 a year pro rata.