Radiography Assistant Practitioner

The main responsibilities will be the day-to-day aspects of patient care; screening and preparation of patients for their examination; general administrations tasks and to be familiar with Trust local rules for MR safety pertaining to the assistant role.

There will also be a requirement to manage the training of new staff and overseeing of their induction, initial development and continued day to day management. A command of basic computer skills is essential and familiarity with current Trust systems a desirable advantage.

The CMR service has a strong Research focussed element. Whilst also maintaining the balance of the clinical service provision, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to this discipline by liaising directly with the research consultants, their fellows and the research nurses to facilitate the optimal use of scanning time and resources and assist the accurate administration required to support such studies.

NVQ qualifications in General healthcare support level 3 & Diagnostic and Therapeutic support level 3 would be advantageous

Name: Vimbai Tungwarara Position: Cardiac MRI Service Manager Email: vimbai.tungwarara@nhs.net

Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Radiography Assistant Practitioner to join the busy cardiac MRI department (CMR) as secondment, based at Leeds General Infirmary. The CMR unit performs over 3500 examinations a year at its state of the art facility. The unit is a leading Centre of Cardiac MRI excellence in the United Kingdom and it is at the forefront of the modality throughout the world through its high impact research publications, clinical scanning and educational training.

The Service is provided over an extended day, typically 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8 am until 5pm Saturdays. The post holder will undertake a clinical support role, supporting the small team of Cardiac MRI radiographers, Cardiac MRI radiographic assistants and clinicians within the department. This post will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary.

For further information or to arrange an informal site visit please contact Vimbai Tungwarara Cardiac MRI Team Leader on 0113 3925167 ( vimbai.tungwarara@nhs.net)

Why you should join our Team Join our friendly and dedicated Cardiac MRI team as a Band 4 Assistant and become part of a specialist service committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced radiographers and the wider multidisciplinary team while developing your knowledge and skills within the specialist field of cardiac MRI.

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to providing an excellent patient experience. In this role, you will support the smooth running of the Cardiac MRI service, contribute to patient care and develop valuable experience in a specialist imaging environment. If you are keen to learn, work collaboratively and make a positive difference to patients, we would love to hear from you.

What you will bring to the role The main responsibilities will be the day-to-day aspects of patient care; screening and preparation of patients for their examination; general administrations tasks and to be familiar with Trust local rules for MR safety pertaining to the assistant role.

There will also be a requirement to manage the training of new staff and overseeing of their induction, initial development and continued day to day management. A command of basic computer skills is essential and familiarity with current Trust systems a desirable advantage.

The CMR service has a strong Research focussed element. Whilst also maintaining the balance of the clinical service provision, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to this discipline by liaising directly with the research consultants, their fellows and the research nurses to facilitate the optimal use of scanning time and resources and assist the accurate administration required to support such studies.

NVQ qualifications in General healthcare support level 3 & Diagnostic and Therapeutic support level 3 would be advantageous

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