Progressive Band 6-7 Advanced Clinical Radiographer (Cardiac MRI)
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a motivated, Progressive (B6-7) Advanced Clinical Specialist Radiographer in Cardiac MRI (CMRI), to join our team in Cardiothoracic Radiology at University Hospital Southampton. Starting as a band 6 Radiographer you will follow a comprehensive induction programme to gain full competency as a CMRI Radiographer with progression to a Band 7 Radiographer, subject to completion of the Cardiac MRI progression competencies.
As part of the progressive role you will train and gain competency to administer adenosine for stress examinations. The progressive nature of this role requires the provision of supervising, teaching, training, and induction of staff working within the CMRI service. You must be adaptable and able to respond to fast moving and difficult situations. You must be able to collaborate with Radiographers, Radiologists, Cardiologists, Anaesthetists and the Catheter Lab Multi-Disciplinary Team in order to provide and maintain a high-quality service to all our patients.
Job responsibilities
1. Perform complex imaging with training and completion of competencies progressing to scanning without supervision.
2. Ensure compliance with protocols so that high departmental standards are met.
3. Ensure the delivery of safe patient care.
4. After the induction period work towards completing training to in advance practice as directed in the Expanded Scope of Practice.
5. Weekend work will be required as part of a seven day service.
Person Specification
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
* Experience of teaching, mentoring, or supporting colleagues training and development.
* Significant previous imaging experience.
* Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification.
* Current HCPC registration.
* Evidence of personal and professional development.
* Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance including H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling and MHRA.
* Experience working in the NHS.
* Evidence of audit and R&D.
* Able to be flexible and work according to the needs of the patient and service.
* Evidence of leadership experience.
* Ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex information.
* Evidence of area of advance practice.
* Post graduate diploma or relevant experience in an area of clinical specialism and/or management.
Skills and competencies
* Communication.
* Leadership.
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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
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