Site Kent and Canterbury Hospital - Rotation between Buckland Hospital Town Canterbury
Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 30/12/2024 23:59
Job overview
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 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.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work in a team primarily within MRI at based site with regular rotation between Buckland Hospital MRI department. Staff member is responsible for their own practice within Directorate/ Department protocol. In addition to that, expected to train and supervise junior members of staff, students and other trainees visiting the department. Required to work without direct supervision or support in out of hours service, required to work on a mobile / relocatable scanner as and when necessary.
The post holder required to perform a range of MRI procedures including complex clinical cases as required within the MRI services, managing patient’s priority as appropriate. To contribute towards 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 a wide range of professional, analytical and reasoning skills when judging a variety of complex clinical issues.
To assist in and manage workflow and ensure all data inputs are recorded for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes. To promote the highest professional and technical standards in the department using personal example.
Demonstrate partnership in professional development issues maintaining a high level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD. To participate 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.
* To be a key member of the MRI team.
* To supervise and support junior staff and promote maintenance of an efficient, effective and high-quality service for all users.
* To manage and report as appropriate any equipment/power failure.
* To actively promote and participate in clinical audit.
* To undertake all MRI examinations as directed to an acceptable standard and seek guidance as appropriate. Aim to achieve and promote “quality” in all aspects of the Radiology service incorporating clinical tutorials.
* To ensure 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. To produce high quality images which are accurately labelled and appropriate for the indicated pathology.
* To ensure completion of all mandatory training and competency to use the required equipment. To take part in the appraisal process.
* To participate, as required, in Directorate Role Development programmes, e.g. IV training.
* To have responsibility for providing and maintaining a high-quality MRI service. To liaise with other staff groups and departments within the Trust as required.
* To attend statutory training days and fulfil CPD commitment. To keep up to date with current imaging, professional and hospital issues.
* To develop expertise and practical competence within MRI, which may involve post graduate study.
* To care for patient’s needs, attend to their welfare and ensure that you encourage and practice 'first time right' Radiography. Strive to achieve and promote 'quality' in all aspects of the Radiography service incorporating clinical tutorials and appropriate meetings.
* To be able to communicate information and instructions to patients and their relatives to undertake radiographic examinations effectively. 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.
* To ensure safety of self, staff and patients/visitors with regard to the use of MRI scanning equipment and adhering to MHRA and local Operational guidelines.
* To use all equipment in a safe and competent manner in accordance with good practice adhering to MHRA and local Operational Guidelines.
* To report any operational problems, deal with room breakdowns and accidents, completing all relevant paperwork.
* To adhere to and apply all relevant Health and Safety legislation and guidance.
* To maintain strictest confidence when dealing with patients, staff and other Health Service business information in accordance with both Trust Policy and the Data Protection Legislation.
* To use and instruct others on the required functions of the computerised Radiology Patient Administration System and Radiology Information System i.e. PACS and RIS.
* To actively participate 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 post graduate 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
We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help.
We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
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