Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 MRI Radiographer to join our dynamic MRI team. This is an excellent job opportunity for an individual who wishes to enhance their skills in busy department. It is essential that you are a good communicator and team player, and that you are capable of working under pressure. Ideally, you are at least with 2 years of experience in MRI and looking to further develop your MR imaging skills. You will be part of a team in the Imaging Department responsible for the provision of a safe, efficient, high-quality service working in accordance with the Imaging Department and Trust protocols. The post holder will be expected to maintain and develop high standards of patient care amongst peer, students, colleagues and users of imaging services.
The Senior Radiographer will support the Imaging Department Senior team in achieving the departmental and Trust objectives and will supervise and advise newly qualified/junior radiographers, undergraduate students and assistant practitioners.
You will be required to work flexibly – weekday /weekend and out of hour duties, we are a 7-day working department. Posts will include participation in the on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will participate in the effective running of the MRI service under the direction of the senior staff, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care.
Ensuring MRI service is maintained with training of staff to perform in accordance with Trusts policy including comprehensive competency assessments.
In liaison with senior radiographers the post holder will provide supervision of junior staff, students and assistant practitioners.
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we’re no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and that our patients are happy with.
Many of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.
Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.
We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It’ll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applicants who have recent NHS experience are desirable.
In return, you will be offered the opportunity to work in a modern new hospital within a very supportive directorate and have the opportunity to further develop your skills and practice.
We are a very large Radiology Department having Seven CT scanners and large ultrasound department for general and gynae as well as a dedicated Interventional Theatre Suite.We have Seven MRI scanners across BHRUT and a rental MRI scanner due to increase number of referrals year on year.
BHR is one of the largest associate teaching hospitals providing acute care for over 1,000,000 people from across two main sites – Queen’s and King George Hospital.The Queen’s Hospital is situated close to the A12, within walking distance of Romford British Rail Station and local amenities. King George Hospital is situated in Barley Lane, Goodmayes with good transport links.
All new staff appointed to posts at the Trust will be subject to a 6-month probationary period. This will give new staff members an opportunity to become familiar with the culture and working environment of the Trust.
Applicants who have recent experience on this level are desirable.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Current HCPC Registered
2. Hold BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, College of Radiographers Diploma or equivalent
Desirable criteria
3. Experience of working within an NHS organisation
4. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
5. SoR accredited IV Certificate
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
6. Communication and Interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
7. Previous experience working on this level
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Proven post qualification experience in MRI is essential.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.