Band 7 MRI Lead Specialist Radiographer
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced, enthusiastic, dynamic, and reflective radiographers to help lead our MRI team as a Band 7 MRI Lead Specialist Radiographer.
UHB is the largest teaching hospital trust in England, serving a regional, national, and international population. Comprised of multiple sites, the successful candidates will be based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital in East Birmingham. The department operates 4 Philips MRI systems, three 1.5T and one 3T systems.
The Imaging Directorate provides 24/7 service delivery and has an established track record of service re-design and transformation. We have recently opened a multi-million-pound treatment centre at Heartlands (HTC) with state-of-the-art CT and MRI services. Queen Elizabeth Hospital is a leading tertiary referral hospital specializing in complex neurosurgery, liver transplant, radiotherapy, and regional trauma centre.
Applicants will need to have at least 3 years of MRI experience, strong interpersonal skills, and show evidence of ongoing professional development. We will provide an allocated mentor, induction program, CPD opportunities with protected study time, and opportunities to progress career development. There will be development opportunities to develop Advanced Clinical Practice and further Management skills.
This vacancy offers an excellent opportunity to lead a professional and dedicated imaging team committed to providing a first-class service.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the MRI service. This will include:
1. Providing highly skilled and specialised MRI imaging for patients within the imaging department.
2. Ensuring optimal image quality and high standards of care, both through direct supervision and routine audit of image quality and diagnostic performance.
3. Line management responsibilities including involvement in HR procedures, staff rosters, and training.
4. Participation in a 7-day rota including weekend and bank holiday. The service does operate an extended working day with flexible shift patterns and on-call service.
5. Recruitment, selection, and retention of staff.
6. Collaborating with the Modality lead to implement and manage change within the service, contribute to development, and identify service needs.
Candidates must be a qualified radiographer with a postgraduate qualification in MRI or equivalent experience and hold current HCPC registration. Evidence of leadership skills and continuing engagement with CPD is essential.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
1. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment to offering flexible working where we can.
2. Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity, removing all barriers, including discrimination, and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions, and thrives in their work. This is more than words; we are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected, and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualifications leading to BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR.
* HCPC Registration.
* Post Graduate training or qualification in specialty or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of leadership and team building.
* Experience of leading/managing departmental area.
* At least 3 years post-graduate experience of a senior leading role in the daily management of the designated specialty.
* Experience of developing service opportunities through planning, monitoring, and leading the implementation of successful change management processes.
* Evidence of delivering excellent standards of patient care.
* Ability to make independent decisions when appropriate.
* Demonstrate Specialist Radiographic knowledge and technique with the ability to lead.
* Demonstrates initiative and ability to work well under pressure.
* Demonstrate evidence of post-registration education and personal development.
* A good understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and health and safety principles.
* An understanding and commitment to The Radiographic Code of Practice and HCPC standards.
* Objectives and Quality Standards in Imaging.
* The philosophy of Patient Focused Care.
* The Trust's Vision and Values.
* Staff Rights and Responsibilities.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
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