Band 6 - Cardiac Radiographer (MRI/CT), Cardiology
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cardiac Radiographer to join an expanding service in Cardiac MRI within Watford Hospital.
The purpose of this post is to be an effective member of the Cardiac Radiography team, providing a high standard of cardiac radiographic service to patients and stakeholders.
Supervision of junior staff and students would be a desirable expectation.
Main duties of the job
1. To undertake Cardiac MRI imaging examinations within the Radiology Department to the standard required by the Department of Radiology and Cardiology.
2. To assist the Lead Radiographers in the day to day running of the Cardiac MRI and CT scanners, maintaining the high standards at all times.
3. To deputise for the Superintendent / Lead Radiographers in their absence.
4. To carry out monitoring procedures on equipment in the Radiology Department, reporting any faults to the Superintendent Radiographer/Radiology Services Manager.
5. To respond to and investigate any reports of malfunction of the CT and MRI apparatus, accessories, office equipment or computer system.
Job responsibilities
Core hours 37.5 Monday - Friday between hours 8-5pm.
Responsible for the safe imaging within the Cardiac MRI suite, ensuring that patients are scanned according to protocol/guidance.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
* Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
* Public sector/NHS knowledge.
Experience
* Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
* Wide range of experience in Cardiac CT/MRI.
* NHS experience.
Education
* Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography.
* Attendance at mandatory training sessions. Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
* HCPC registration.
* PgD in a cross-sectional modality.
* MRI Safety course.
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.
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