Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? Wye Valley NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic, dynamic Radiographers to join our leadership team in MRI, this post will include rotation between our new Community Diagnostic Centre and Hereford County Hospital and will help further develop out MRI service across Herefordshire. This is a new post and will work closely with the MRI Operational Lead Radiographer.
The Community Diagnostic Centre will incorporate Imaging (Plain X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI), a range of cardiorespiratory investigations including echocardiography, ECG and rhythm monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, spirometry, FeNO, lung function tests, simple field tests, sleep investigations, oximetry, blood gas analysis and pathology services in a "one stop" location to obtain diagnostic information in cancer, cardiac, respiratory, musculo-skeletal and other conditions. For more information about the CDC visit:Community Diagnostic Centre
Our MRI department at the County site underwent redesign in 2020 and we have 2 Philips Ingenia MRI scanners on the acute site with a further Philips We can offer flexible shift patterns to support our 7 day working.
Prospective candidates are welcome to have an informal discussion with Mrs Leah Hughes (Clinical Operational Lead Radiographer) on 01432 364450 or Elizabeth Williams (MRI Operational Lead), elizabeth.williams@wvt.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be expected to have B.Sc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualifications and experience of leadership. We are looking for staff to support the 7 day working in MRI and will offer flexible approach to working. We are a progressive department and support training, we currently perform a wide variety of MRI examinations and are looking to further develop the service.
The post holder will be expected to produce imaging to the highest standards and offer training and support for diagnostic radiography students from BCU and University of Gloucester and University of Exeter.
They will be required to organise workload in order to provide the best possible patient care and to lead and develop the team of radiographers. They will also be expected to demonstrate and evaluate new ways of working and techniques to facilitate service improvements.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification for detailed description of main duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification for detailed description of main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualficiations
Essential
- B.Sc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registraion
- Cannulation Certificate
- Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Imaging/MRI or working towards
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Experience of first line management
- Good understanding of legislation, MRI safety and Government targets
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to concentrate while performing complex scanning procedures, whilst being unpredictable interrupted by other staff
Experience
Essential
- Extensive proven experience and clinical MRI practice
- Experience of training staff
- Experience of team leader/modality leadership
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement programmes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable, adaptable and highly motivated
- Flexible approach to working
- Ability to cope with critically ill patients and deal sensitively with certain patient groups (eg nervous/claustrophobic/paediatrics)
Desirable
- Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict when required
Person Specification
Education and Qualficiations
Essential
- B.Sc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registraion
- Cannulation Certificate
- Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Imaging/MRI or working towards
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Experience of first line management
- Good understanding of legislation, MRI safety and Government targets
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to concentrate while performing complex scanning procedures, whilst being unpredictable interrupted by other staff
Experience
Essential
- Extensive proven experience and clinical MRI practice
- Experience of training staff
- Experience of team leader/modality leadership
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement programmes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable, adaptable and highly motivated
- Flexible approach to working
- Ability to cope with critically ill patients and deal sensitively with certain patient groups (eg nervous/claustrophobic/paediatrics)
Desirable
- Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict when required
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).
