Senior MRI Radiographer

You will undertake a wide range examinations, producing high-quality diagnostic images while supporting patient care and safety across inpatient, outpatient and emergency services.

This is a rotational post which will allow you to work with the diagnostic modalities of neuro MRI and CT, where you will be trained to undertake all neuro specific and complex imaging procedures and you will also give the opportunity to work within the neurosurgical, neurovascular and spinal interventional theatres. You will develop a high level of neuro specific theoretical and practical knowledge. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your radiographic knowledge and skills to allow you to make informed decisions and work efficiently as an autonomous practitioner. In addition, you will work within a multidisciplinary team contributing to the treatment of both complex neurovascular and spinal abnormalities and disease.

Although this post is aimed towards a neuro radiographer, there may be an opportunity to concentrate your skills solely in general MRI performing MSK, ENT, cardiac, breast, gynae, HPB and paediatrics examinations.

The post holder will supervise and support junior staff and radiography students, contribute to service delivery, and demonstrate sound knowledge MRI safety and radiation IR(ME)R. You will have a current CPD which demonstrates further education and role development in a speciality.

Cannulation skills are required and training can be provided if necessary.

You will need to have a BSc (Hons) or equivalent in radiography and have a valid HCPC registration as well as a comprehensive CPD portfolio. Experience in one of the imaging modalities above is desirable, however full training will be given.

We offer an induction package, training programs, clinical supervision and individualised support around the specialist skills required to meet the needs of our patients and this is provided by all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

As a fully trained radiographer, you will be capable of producing high quality diagnostic images. You will be responsible for the safety of patients, visitors, other staff and yourself. You will be expected to work within a team as well as showing initiative to work independently when required. As a senior radiographer, you will be expected to show a level of leadership.

This is a full-time post based primarily at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, with potential cross-site working. The service operates a seven-day rota and participation is a requirement. Part time hours will be considered. There is a requirement to participate in an on-call service

Applicants must hold a recognised Radiography qualification and be HCPC registered. Current NHS experience and knowledge of NHS policies and procedures are essential.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

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KNOWLEDGE

Desirable: - Evidence of audit and research

SKILLS

Desirable: - Cannulation skills.; - Advanced computer skills.

EXPERIENCE

Essential: - Broad range of MRI scanning experience.

Desirable: - Advanced MRI scanning procedures; - Additional roles such as MRI safety, manual handling facilitator, CPR training, Health and Safety representative.

QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable: - Post Graduate qualification in MRI