The Radiology Directorate at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are looking to recruit an MRI Radiographer to our team.
The ideal candidate for this role would be a Radiographer with some experience in MRI, although an AFC band 5 training role may be considered for a less experienced candidate with the right attitude & commitment. A post graduate certificate in MRI would be an advantage.
We are a busy MRI department operating three static 1.5T Siemens Sola MR systems across two sites (Blackpool Victoria Hospital & Whitegate Drive walk in centre)
Our fourth MRI scanner is a 1.5T GE Voyager scanner which is a mobile Community Diagnostic Centre; primarily based at Fleetwood Health & Wellbeing Centre
All scanners are state of the art and are equipped with the latest AI acceleration upgrades and coils
The MRI radiographers report to the clinical leads & the MRI manager.
Candidates would be expected to work flexibly on a rotational 7 day shift pattern to include day shifts & long days (08:00 - 20:00). You will be joining an enthusiastic and friendly team who provide a comprehensive MRI service including, MSK, oncology, neuro, vascular & cardiac MRI examinations.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today’s health system.
We are not underestimating the challenges facing today’s health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
We are a progressive department and are supportive of career development through advanced practice & role extension. We have Radiographer led Cardiac Stress sessions, Radiographer led Arthrography & 5 MRI Reporting radiographers already in post.
The MRI department is committed to your CPD. We hold regular training and development sessions and multiple opportunities for post-graduate training courses including PGCert in MRI & MRI Clinical reporting.
We are a UKAS Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) accredited department and committed to continuous quality improvement. All MRI staff are expected to have input into the quality of the MRI department; completing audits as assigned by the MRI manager
We would welcome and encourage informal enquiries or visits to our department.
This advert closes on Monday 20 Jan 2025
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