Job summary
The post holder will be an experienced MRI Radiographer working autonomously, being accountable for your own professional actions. You will supervise, mentor and appraise less experienced MRI/CT radiographers, Radiology department assistants and students.
Main duties of the job
A senior radiographer post working in the CT& MRI Department Responsible for supporting the MRI Lead Radiographer in all aspects of MRI scanning.
To assist in the training and supervising of the radiographers and RDAs across the 3 MRI scanners.
Responsible for supporting the CT Lead Radiographer in all aspects of CT scanning.
To ensure equipment is used in a safe and correct manner
The post-holder will be expected to work at both sites (Wexham and Heatherwood hospitals).
Commitment to shift work over a 7-day period and participating on the MRI on-call service.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure that image quality is of a high standard and audit this as appropriate
To work in accordance with the local rules, Ionising Radiation regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, and the Trusts Policies and Procedures
To report promptly any equipment faults to the CT or MRI Lead Radiographers.
When required to liaise with equipment manufacturers and users and arrange for repair and servicing equipment.
To assist in the implementation of new protocols and procedures as required by the Lead CT and MRI Lead Radiographer in line with evidence based best practice
To participate in Clinical Audit when required
To ensure the maintenance of routine stock level
To undertake appraisal on specified members of staff
To keep up to date with changes in technique and equipment
To rotate to other areas of the Radiology Department when requested.
To undertake any other duties relevant to the post when requested.
Undertake other duties, which may be requested by the manager, to facilitate the smooth running of the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure that image quality is of a high standard and audit this as appropriate
To work in accordance with the local rules, Ionising Radiation regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, and the Trusts Policies and Procedures
To report promptly any equipment faults to the CT or MRI Lead Radiographers.
When required to liaise with equipment manufacturers and users and arrange for repair and servicing equipment.
To assist in the implementation of new protocols and procedures as required by the Lead CT and MRI Lead Radiographer in line with evidence based best practice
To participate in Clinical Audit when required
To ensure the maintenance of routine stock level
To undertake appraisal on specified members of staff
To keep up to date with changes in technique and equipment
To rotate to other areas of the Radiology Department when requested.
To undertake any other duties relevant to the post when requested.
Undertake other duties, which may be requested by the manager, to facilitate the smooth running of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- BSC Radiography
Desirable
- CTC proficient/ Cardiac Imaging
- MRI post-qualification (PgC or above)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience in MRI
- CT imaging experience
Desirable
- CT Colonography experience
- MRI Cardiac experience
Skills
Essential
- Good level of cross-sectional imaging (MRI/CT)
Desirable
- Work in accordance with the local rules, Ionising Radiation regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, and the Trust's Policies and Procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- BSC Radiography
Desirable
- CTC proficient/ Cardiac Imaging
- MRI post-qualification (PgC or above)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience in MRI
- CT imaging experience
Desirable
- CT Colonography experience
- MRI Cardiac experience
Skills
Essential
- Good level of cross-sectional imaging (MRI/CT)
Desirable
- Work in accordance with the local rules, Ionising Radiation regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, and the Trust's Policies and Procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
