Job summary
King's College Hospital Radiology Department is looking to recruit a Cardiac MRI Lead Radiographer to be responsible for the CMR service at Denmark Hill .
In conjunction with the Lead MRI Superintendent the post holder will work closely with a multidisciplinary team healthcare professionals to ensure the timely, efficient and cost effective day-to-day management of the CMR Service at the Denmark Hill site in line with the department's operating procedures and protocols, while ensuring the provision of the highest standards of patient care.
As a clinical expert in the field of CMR, possessing significant post-qualification experience in a wide range of MRI procedures, the post holder will be able to work autonomously within their specialist area, maintaining their expertise to the highest level, and will be accountable for their own professional actions.
As a member of the management team the post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of the department's strategy and will be responsible alongside the Superintends for implementing local, Trust and national policies.
They will have the knowledge and confidence to give specialist advice and guidance to patients and other health care professionals.
The post holder will demonstrate clinical and professional leadership and will lead on the supervision and teaching of radiographers and student radiographers, and will contribute to the line management of the MRI team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a pivotal role in both the operational and clinical aspects of both the MRI and wider Radiology service at Denmark Hill. This includes but is not limited to:
- Providing clinical leadership to MRI Radiographers.
- Maintaining an expert level of technical knowledge within the modality
- Using this knowledge to help achieve best possible patient outcomes; develop new and existing staff members' competencies and deliver a safe service to patients.
- Ensuring CQC requirements and responsibilities are met
- Ensuring Clinical Governance is regularly reviewed and up to date, working in collaboration with the Clinical Governance Lead Radiologist and Radiographer.
- Line management of Radiographers and Radiology Department Assistants.
- Working with and assisting the Lead Superintendent Radiographer on all operational matters related to the safe and effective delivery of the CMR service.
The successful applicant will be a HCPC registered radiographer and will hold either a BSc in Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
The post requires excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to providing quality care in both the technical and patient facing aspects of the role.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be the Lead Specialist Radiographer for Cardiac MRI and aid the development of the CMR service.
- The post holder will provide MRI Superintendents with support, expertise and assurance for effective governance, management and coordination of the CMR service.
- The post holder will provide support and expertise for the Cardiac devices scanning service.
- The post holder will be an experienced radiographer, able to assess and treat own workload of patients/clients and to ensure provision of the highest standards of patient care. Including the legal documentation on the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) associated with each completed patient episode.
- They will be able to consult with senior staff as and when necessary, and will be accountable for their own professional actions. They will assess, manage and prioritise the caseload of the department, giving advice and guidance to patients and other health care professionals.
- The post holder will be a clinical expert in MRI, acting as a Practitioner under authorisation protocols.
- The post holder will lead on the supervision and training of Radiographers, Student Radiographers as appropriate and will be responsible for developing and updating the training package for the CMR Service.
- The post holder will assist in the timely, efficient and cost effective management and operation of the MRI scanner. They will ensure the provision of the highest standards of patient care, and will be actively involved in daily operation of the department.
- The post holder will demonstrate a level of competency in line with Kings Radiography Competency Framework and will be responsible for the maintenance of their own personal development with support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be the Lead Specialist Radiographer for Cardiac MRI and aid the development of the CMR service.
- The post holder will provide MRI Superintendents with support, expertise and assurance for effective governance, management and coordination of the CMR service.
- The post holder will provide support and expertise for the Cardiac devices scanning service.
- The post holder will be an experienced radiographer, able to assess and treat own workload of patients/clients and to ensure provision of the highest standards of patient care. Including the legal documentation on the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) associated with each completed patient episode.
- They will be able to consult with senior staff as and when necessary, and will be accountable for their own professional actions. They will assess, manage and prioritise the caseload of the department, giving advice and guidance to patients and other health care professionals.
- The post holder will be a clinical expert in MRI, acting as a Practitioner under authorisation protocols.
- The post holder will lead on the supervision and training of Radiographers, Student Radiographers as appropriate and will be responsible for developing and updating the training package for the CMR Service.
- The post holder will assist in the timely, efficient and cost effective management and operation of the MRI scanner. They will ensure the provision of the highest standards of patient care, and will be actively involved in daily operation of the department.
- The post holder will demonstrate a level of competency in line with Kings Radiography Competency Framework and will be responsible for the maintenance of their own personal development with support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- post grad MRI qualification
Experience/Qualification
Essential
- Experience in Band 7 role or above
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant experience
- CPD record/additional study/qualification
- Evidence of extended role/responsibilities
- Awareness of King's Radiology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- post grad MRI qualification
Experience/Qualification
Essential
- Experience in Band 7 role or above
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant experience
- CPD record/additional study/qualification
- Evidence of extended role/responsibilities
- Awareness of King's Radiology
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
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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).
