East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
MRI services at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust serve and support communities across the Kent region. We are a team of over thirty-five senior MRI Radiographers and eight Advanced Practitioner MRI Radiographers to support all four MRI departments across the East Kent Hospitals. Our hardworking and progressive MRI team work across four base sites including satellite sites. This includes the newly formed Community Diagnostic Centre at Buckland, which supports the NHS England vision of reforming diagnostic services provided to the local community. We are inviting applications from dynamic, experienced Senior MRI Radiographers to offer the position of Senior Radiographer to work in a diverse MRI Radiographers team at East Kent Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust. Main duties of the job
The MRI department at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundations Trust provides a wide range of high-quality imaging for the community and the wider population in East Kent. Our static MRI services are based at The William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury, The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital at Margate, and CDC service at Buckland Hospital, Dover. A fleet of mobile MRI scanners operates across the main hospital sites and satellite sites including the Community Centre at Estuary View. The MRI service is continuing to develop and expand to support our community. The department has state-of-the-art imaging equipment with a highly skilled and motivated group of MRI Radiographers and Advanced Practitioners. We offer career progression within clinical and into management roles within Radiology. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior MRI Radiographer to work in a team of MRI Radiographers. Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work in a team primarily within MRI at the based site with regular rotation between Buckland Hospital MRI department. The staff member is responsible for their own practice within Directorate/Department protocol. In addition to that, they are expected to train and supervise junior members of staff, students, and other trainees visiting the department. They are required to work without direct supervision or support in out-of-hours service and are required to work on a mobile/relocatable scanner as necessary. The post holder is required to perform a range of MRI procedures including complex clinical cases as required within the MRI services, managing patient priority as appropriate. They will contribute towards effective and responsive delivery of MRI services to patients and carry out a wide range of complex duties, acting on their own initiative, and using a wide range of professional, analytical, and reasoning skills when judging a variety of complex clinical issues. To assist in and manage workflow and ensure all data inputs are recorded for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes. To promote the highest professional and technical standards in the department using personal example. Demonstrate partnership in professional development issues maintaining a high level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD. To participate in the Governance of the Department in areas including Risk Management, Health and Safety, Research, and Audit activities. To be a key member of the MRI team, supervising and supporting junior staff and promoting maintenance of an efficient, effective, and high-quality service for all users. Person Specification
Qualifications and training
BSc Radiography or Equivalent Registration with relevant body Trust/National Cannulation and Venepuncture qualifications MSc in Radiography or specialised area. Willingness to undertake post-graduate study in MRI or other external courses as appropriate for the post, if not already held Experience
Previous Experience in MRI - 4 years Supervisory experience in Similar Environment / NHS/ Multidiscipline organisation Minimum three years post qualification experience Skills
Leadership skills, any previous experience in Teaching or leading a team Effective & Strong Communication Skills with colleagues and other interpersonal colleagues Good decision-making, troubleshooting, and IT skills Excellent presentation skills, Interpersonal & influencing skills plus management & prioritisation skills Ability to motivate and encourage staff Diplomacy & tactfulness assertiveness Knowledge
Excellent knowledge of Basic and advanced MRI physics Up to date knowledge in MRI safety and practice Ability to manage IT systems in a complex hospital environment Medical Terminology Operation of RIS and PACS Complex computerised ordering systems Other
Upholds and models the Trust values Willingness to travel across to other Acute / non-Acute sites 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. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address
Kent and Canterbury Hospital- Rotation between Buckland Hospital
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MRI services at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust serve and support communities across the Kent region. We are a team of over thirty-five senior MRI Radiographers and eight Advanced Practitioner MRI Radiographers to support all four MRI departments across the East Kent Hospitals. Our hardworking and progressive MRI team work across four base sites including satellite sites. This includes the newly formed Community Diagnostic Centre at Buckland, which supports the NHS England vision of reforming diagnostic services provided to the local community. We are inviting applications from dynamic, experienced Senior MRI Radiographers to offer the position of Senior Radiographer to work in a diverse MRI Radiographers team at East Kent Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust. Main duties of the job
The MRI department at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundations Trust provides a wide range of high-quality imaging for the community and the wider population in East Kent. Our static MRI services are based at The William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury, The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital at Margate, and CDC service at Buckland Hospital, Dover. A fleet of mobile MRI scanners operates across the main hospital sites and satellite sites including the Community Centre at Estuary View. The MRI service is continuing to develop and expand to support our community. The department has state-of-the-art imaging equipment with a highly skilled and motivated group of MRI Radiographers and Advanced Practitioners. We offer career progression within clinical and into management roles within Radiology. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior MRI Radiographer to work in a team of MRI Radiographers. Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work in a team primarily within MRI at the based site with regular rotation between Buckland Hospital MRI department. The staff member is responsible for their own practice within Directorate/Department protocol. In addition to that, they are expected to train and supervise junior members of staff, students, and other trainees visiting the department. They are required to work without direct supervision or support in out-of-hours service and are required to work on a mobile/relocatable scanner as necessary. The post holder is required to perform a range of MRI procedures including complex clinical cases as required within the MRI services, managing patient priority as appropriate. They will contribute towards effective and responsive delivery of MRI services to patients and carry out a wide range of complex duties, acting on their own initiative, and using a wide range of professional, analytical, and reasoning skills when judging a variety of complex clinical issues. To assist in and manage workflow and ensure all data inputs are recorded for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes. To promote the highest professional and technical standards in the department using personal example. Demonstrate partnership in professional development issues maintaining a high level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD. To participate in the Governance of the Department in areas including Risk Management, Health and Safety, Research, and Audit activities. To be a key member of the MRI team, supervising and supporting junior staff and promoting maintenance of an efficient, effective, and high-quality service for all users. Person Specification
Qualifications and training
BSc Radiography or Equivalent Registration with relevant body Trust/National Cannulation and Venepuncture qualifications MSc in Radiography or specialised area. Willingness to undertake post-graduate study in MRI or other external courses as appropriate for the post, if not already held Experience
Previous Experience in MRI - 4 years Supervisory experience in Similar Environment / NHS/ Multidiscipline organisation Minimum three years post qualification experience Skills
Leadership skills, any previous experience in Teaching or leading a team Effective & Strong Communication Skills with colleagues and other interpersonal colleagues Good decision-making, troubleshooting, and IT skills Excellent presentation skills, Interpersonal & influencing skills plus management & prioritisation skills Ability to motivate and encourage staff Diplomacy & tactfulness assertiveness Knowledge
Excellent knowledge of Basic and advanced MRI physics Up to date knowledge in MRI safety and practice Ability to manage IT systems in a complex hospital environment Medical Terminology Operation of RIS and PACS Complex computerised ordering systems Other
Upholds and models the Trust values Willingness to travel across to other Acute / non-Acute sites 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. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address
Kent and Canterbury Hospital- Rotation between Buckland Hospital
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