GBP 40,000 - 60,000
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. As a large acute Trust, we provide key services within the patient pathway, working hard as a team to continually deliver efficient and patient-centered services. We are a professionally diverse team with different experiences and challenges and recognise that both professional and pastoral care for our teams is a priority.
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.
Our service supports open access from General Practice across the East Kent catchment area, consultant referral from EKHUFT outpatient clinics, inpatient referrals from EKHUFT wards and Emergency departments, and also supports external referral for specialised imaging support for patients with MRI conditional implants.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work in a team primarily within MRI at the base 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 will be required to work without direct supervision or support in out-of-hours service and work on a mobile/relocatable scanner as necessary.
The post holder is required to perform a range of MRI procedures including complex clinical cases, managing patient priority as appropriate. They will contribute to the 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 professional, analytical, and reasoning skills when judging various complex clinical issues.
They will assist in and manage workflow and ensure all data inputs are recorded for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes. They will promote the highest professional and technical standards in the department using personal example.
Demonstrating partnership in professional development issues, maintaining a high level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD. Participating in the Governance of the Department in areas including Risk Management, Health and Safety, Research, and Audit activities.
Assisting Senior Radiographic staff in the organisation and function of day-to-day management in the radiological sciences.
Being 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.
Managing and reporting as appropriate any equipment/power failure.
Actively promoting and participating in clinical audit.
Undertaking all MRI examinations as directed to an acceptable standard and seeking guidance as appropriate. Aiming to achieve and promote quality in all aspects of the Radiology service incorporating clinical tutorials.
Ensuring the safety of self, staff, and service users with regard to the use of ionising radiations in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act and Local Rules of the non-Ionising Radiological Safety Committee. Producing high-quality images which are accurately labelled and appropriate for the indicated pathology.
Ensuring completion of all mandatory training and competency to use the required equipment. Participating in the appraisal process.
Participating, as required, in Directorate Role Development programmes, e.g., IV training.
Having responsibility for providing and maintaining a high-quality MRI service. Liaising with other staff groups and departments within the Trust as required.
* Attending statutory training days and fulfilling CPD commitments. Keeping up to date with current imaging, professional, and hospital issues.
Undertaking all MRI examinations as directed by Consultant Radiologists and Superintendent Radiographers.
Developing expertise and practical competence within MRI, which may involve postgraduate study.
Caring for patients' needs, attending to their welfare, and ensuring that you encourage and practice 'first time right' Radiography. Striving to achieve and promote 'quality' in all aspects of the Radiography service incorporating clinical tutorials and appropriate meetings.
Effectively communicating information and instructions to patients and their relatives to undertake radiographic examinations, particularly where there are significant barriers to understanding, such as cognitive impairment or illness, hearing or sight impairment, and those who are anxious or in pain.
Ensuring the safety of self, staff, and patients/visitors with regard to the use of MRI scanning equipment and adhering to MHRA and local Operational guidelines.
Using all equipment in a safe and competent manner in accordance with good practice adhering to MHRA and local Operational Guidelines.
Reporting any operational problems, dealing with room breakdowns and accidents, completing all relevant paperwork.
Adhering to and applying all relevant Health and Safety legislation and guidance.
Maintaining strictest confidence when dealing with patients, staff, and other Health Service business information in accordance with both Trust Policy and the Data Protection Legislation.
Using and instructing others on the required functions of the computerised Radiology Patient Administration System and Radiology Information System i.e., PACS and RIS.
Actively participating in the education and training of all staff, including the Directorate Preceptor Programme for newly qualified staff.
The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trust's risk management policies and procedures. These describe the Trust's commitment to risk management, the recognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff, and visitors from harm, and stress that all staff have a responsibility to minimise risk.
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 postgraduate 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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