Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a motivated, forward thinking Advanced Clinical Specialist Radiographer in Cardiac MRI (CMRI), to join our team in Cardiothoracic Radiology at University Hospital Southampton.The successful candidate must be innovative, organised, compassionate with strong leadership skills enabling them to deputise for the Lead Cardiothoracic Superintendent Radiographer as required. They must have the relevant competencies in CMRI, to work clinically to be able to image both adults and children for thoracic and cardiac disease, including complex congenital abnormalities, as well as the competency to administer adenosine for stress examinations. This role requires the provision of supervising, teaching, training, and induction for all staff working within the CMRI service.The successful candidate must be adaptable and able to respond to fast moving and difficult situations. They must be able to collaborate with Radiographers, radiologists, cardiologists, anaesthetists and the Catheter Lab Multi-Disciplinary Team in order to provide and maintain a high-quality service to all our patients.
About us
We are looking to recruit a motivated, forward thinking Advanced Clinical Specialist Radiographer in Cardiac MRI (CMRI), to join our team in Cardiothoracic Radiology at University Hospital Southampton.The successful candidate must be innovative, organised, compassionate with strong leadership skills enabling them to deputise for the Lead Cardiothoracic Superintendent Radiographer as required. They must have the relevant competencies in CMRI, to work clinically to be able to image both adults and children for thoracic and cardiac disease, including complex congenital abnormalities, as well as the competency to administer adenosine for stress examinations. This role requires the provision of supervising, teaching, training, and induction for all staff working within the CMRI service.The successful candidate must be adaptable and able to respond to fast moving and difficult situations. They must be able to collaborate with Radiographers, radiologists, cardiologists, anaesthetists and the Catheter Lab Multi-Disciplinary Team in order to provide and maintain a high-quality service to all our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be HCPC registered with a portfolio that evidences clinical, teaching and managerial experience. You require strong clinical, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels within and external to the service, providing advice and guidance where required. You should have strong teaching skills as well as an ability to identify and lead service improvement.
You will have/ be able to- Sound knowledge of MRI safety and the MRI environment IV cannulation certificate Competency in the administration of adenosine for stressing Formal management/supervisory training Detailed knowledge of imaging systems (to level of super user) Considerable post qualification experience and expertise within Cardiac MRI Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance Knowledge of Trust policies and professional issues Excellent leadership qualities and motivational skills Ability to make decisions and support the team. Able to hold difficult conversations, manage difficult situations including disciplinary and performance matters. Innovative ideas regarding continual service improvement Able to deliver specialist training and education in both formal and informal settings.
Promoting Cardiac MR imaging excellence within the Radiographic team , at a local level, throughout the region and nationally. Work with others to deliver an effective and efficient high quality imaging service that meets the needs of both patients and referrers. Acting as the lead clinical radiographer providing direction to staff and expert advice on specialist equipment Deputising for the Lead Cardiothoracic Superintendent Radiographer including managing staff levels and skill mix across cardiothoracic radiology to meet service needs and clinical demands. Assist in the operational management the Cardiac MRI service. Managing resources to provide the imaging service. Assist with recruitment to maintain continuity of service provision. Lead, and participate in, education and training for specialism. Undertake imaging within CMR to a high standard. Plan, perform and interpret advanced radiological procedures within CMR and to train others in these techniques. Participate and contribute to the community of practice with the surrounding Trusts. Ensure that important, or life-threatening, information seen on imaging is forwarded to the referrer, radiologist and radiographer in a timely manner to allow for prompt action. Understand patient cohort and limitations. Continue to organises and facilitate the CMRI training course on an annual/ biannual basis. As an IR(ME)R delegated practitioner communicate with relevant parties regarding appropriateness of examination to ensure the medical question is answered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be HCPC registered with a portfolio that evidences clinical, teaching and managerial experience. You require strong clinical, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels within and external to the service, providing advice and guidance where required. You should have strong teaching skills as well as an ability to identify and lead service improvement.
You will have/ be able to- Sound knowledge of MRI safety and the MRI environment IV cannulation certificate Competency in the administration of adenosine for stressing Formal management/supervisory training Detailed knowledge of imaging systems (to level of super user) Considerable post qualification experience and expertise within Cardiac MRI Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance Knowledge of Trust policies and professional issues Excellent leadership qualities and motivational skills Ability to make decisions and support the team. Able to hold difficult conversations, manage difficult situations including disciplinary and performance matters. Innovative ideas regarding continual service improvement Able to deliver specialist training and education in both formal and informal settings.
Promoting Cardiac MR imaging excellence within the Radiographic team , at a local level, throughout the region and nationally. Work with others to deliver an effective and efficient high quality imaging service that meets the needs of both patients and referrers. Acting as the lead clinical radiographer providing direction to staff and expert advice on specialist equipment Deputising for the Lead Cardiothoracic Superintendent Radiographer including managing staff levels and skill mix across cardiothoracic radiology to meet service needs and clinical demands. Assist in the operational management the Cardiac MRI service. Managing resources to provide the imaging service. Assist with recruitment to maintain continuity of service provision. Lead, and participate in, education and training for specialism. Undertake imaging within CMR to a high standard. Plan, perform and interpret advanced radiological procedures within CMR and to train others in these techniques. Participate and contribute to the community of practice with the surrounding Trusts. Ensure that important, or life-threatening, information seen on imaging is forwarded to the referrer, radiologist and radiographer in a timely manner to allow for prompt action. Understand patient cohort and limitations. Continue to organises and facilitate the CMRI training course on an annual/ biannual basis. As an IR(ME)R delegated practitioner communicate with relevant parties regarding appropriateness of examination to ensure the medical question is answered.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
- Current HCPC registration
- Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection and MRI safety regulations
- Formal management/supervisory training
- MSc qualification in area of clinical specialism or equivalent experience
- Extensive post qualification experience in Cardiac MRI
- IV cannulation Certificate
- Intermediate Life Support
- Equipment Super user
- Able to administer and undertake adenosine for stress Cardiac MRI imaging.
Desirable
- Change Management Qualification
- Teaching Qualification (or working towards)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Previous or relevant experience necessary
- Previous or relevant experience necessary
- Experience of IRR17 and IR(me)R17
- Detailed knowledge of MRI Physics
- Considerable post qualification experience and expertise in Cardiac MRI
- Considerable post qualification experience and expertise in Cardiac MRI
- Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance Knowledge of Trust policies and professional issues
- Previous management /supervisory experience
- Demonstration of knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface.
- Able to administer and undertake adenosine for stress Cardiac MRI imaging.
Desirable
- Evidence of cross system working
- Evidence of change management
- Experience working within the NHS
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Excellent leadership qualities and motivational skills
- Ability to make decisions and support the team
- Able to communicate with all ages, abilities and cultures including the seriously ill
- Able to communicate with all ages, abilities and cultures including the seriously ill
- Excellent attention to detail
- Innovative ideas regarding continual service improvement
- Able to deliver specialist training and education in both formal and informal settings
- Diplomatic, discreet, and courteous
- Adaptable to new situations and confident to assess and seek timely help when necessary
- Ability to diffuse conflict and mediate to ensure patient, staff and service needs are met.
- Committed to the improvement of patient care with a dynamic and flexible approach to service delivery
- Able to remain calm when under pressure.
- Presentation Skills
- Punctual, presentable, and courteous always
Desirable
- Ability to understand and interpret complex management information
- Knowledge of capacity and demand management
- Understanding of budgets and resource management
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
- Current HCPC registration
- Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection and MRI safety regulations
- Formal management/supervisory training
- MSc qualification in area of clinical specialism or equivalent experience
- Extensive post qualification experience in Cardiac MRI
- IV cannulation Certificate
- Intermediate Life Support
- Equipment Super user
- Able to administer and undertake adenosine for stress Cardiac MRI imaging.
Desirable
- Change Management Qualification
- Teaching Qualification (or working towards)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Previous or relevant experience necessary
- Previous or relevant experience necessary
- Experience of IRR17 and IR(me)R17
- Detailed knowledge of MRI Physics
- Considerable post qualification experience and expertise in Cardiac MRI
- Considerable post qualification experience and expertise in Cardiac MRI
- Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance Knowledge of Trust policies and professional issues
- Previous management /supervisory experience
- Demonstration of knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface.
- Able to administer and undertake adenosine for stress Cardiac MRI imaging.
Desirable
- Evidence of cross system working
- Evidence of change management
- Experience working within the NHS
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Excellent leadership qualities and motivational skills
- Ability to make decisions and support the team
- Able to communicate with all ages, abilities and cultures including the seriously ill
- Able to communicate with all ages, abilities and cultures including the seriously ill
- Excellent attention to detail
- Innovative ideas regarding continual service improvement
- Able to deliver specialist training and education in both formal and informal settings
- Diplomatic, discreet, and courteous
- Adaptable to new situations and confident to assess and seek timely help when necessary
- Ability to diffuse conflict and mediate to ensure patient, staff and service needs are met.
- Committed to the improvement of patient care with a dynamic and flexible approach to service delivery
- Able to remain calm when under pressure.
- Presentation Skills
- Punctual, presentable, and courteous always
Desirable
- Ability to understand and interpret complex management information
- Knowledge of capacity and demand management
- Understanding of budgets and resource management
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
