Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Neuro-Radiographer to join our small, friendly MRI Team.
The department currently has a 1.5T GE Artist Clinical Scanner and three 3T GE Research Scanners. You will have the opportunity to expand your skills in MR Spectroscopy, functional MRI and diffusion imaging as well as performing a wide range of research and clinical structural MRI studies.
The Maudsley is internationally recognised for its clinical and research work, with a close clinical and academic partnership with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an experienced radiographer, able to work autonomously within their specialist area, and accountable for their own professional actions. They will assess and manage their caseload, giving advice and guidance to patients and other health care professionals.
The post holder will assist in the timely, efficient, and cost-effective management and operation of the specialist imaging section. They will ensure provision of the highest standards of patient care. This person will be working closely within a multidisciplinary team.The post holder will deliver a high standard of Neuroradiographic practice, providing training to new staff members when required.
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. The team are based at the Maudsley Hospital.
Maudsley Hospital (headquarters)
Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range of restaurants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be an experienced radiographer, able to work autonomously within their specialist area, and accountable for their own professional actions. They will assess and manage their caseload, giving advice and guidance to patients and other health care professionals.
The post holder will assist in the timely, efficient, and cost-effective management and operation of the specialist imaging section. They will ensure provision of the highest standards of patient care. This person will be working closely within a multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will deliver a high standard of Neuroradiographic practice, providing training to new members of staff when required.
Key responsibilities
Produce high quality diagnostic and research images, ensuring best practice from research imaging is translated to the clinical service.
Accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of Practise and professional guidelines.
To participate in any shift system which may be in place or negotiated in the future in order to develop the service.
To participate in all audit, quality assurance and control initiatives to fulfill Service Level Agreement and Patient Charter requirements.
Demonstrate, maintain, and update specialist skills and knowledge of current MRI practice
Work with others in the development of research MRI protocols.
To clean specialised imaging equipment and adhere to control of infection guidelines to maintain a good clinical environment.
In carrying out the duties of the post, the employee is required to work in accordance with the Policies and procedures of the Trust including Health & Safety, manual handling, data protection and equal opportunities.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- BSc Radiography (or equivalent)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Able to present information effectively
- Flexible attitude to working
- Applicants must demonstrate specific reasons for wishingto work in the department
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with GE MRI Scanners
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent post graduate MRI experience
- Teaching experience with radiographers and members of other professions
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Experience with clinical audit
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to undertake manual handling tasks
- IV Cannulation certificate
- Effective communicator
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be an experienced radiographer, able to work autonomously within their specialist area, and accountable for their own professional actions. They will assess and manage their caseload, giving advice and guidance to patients and other health care professionals.
The post holder will assist in the timely, efficient, and cost-effective management and operation of the specialist imaging section. They will ensure provision of the highest standards of patient care. This person will be working closely within a multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will deliver a high standard of Neuroradiographic practice, providing training to new members of staff when required.
Key responsibilities
Produce high quality diagnostic and research images, ensuring best practice from research imaging is translated to the clinical service.
Accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of Practise and professional guidelines.
To participate in any shift system which may be in place or negotiated in the future in order to develop the service.
To participate in all audit, quality assurance and control initiatives to fulfill Service Level Agreement and Patient Charter requirements.
Demonstrate, maintain, and update specialist skills and knowledge of current MRI practice
Work with others in the development of research MRI protocols.
To clean specialised imaging equipment and adhere to control of infection guidelines to maintain a good clinical environment.
In carrying out the duties of the post, the employee is required to work in accordance with the Policies and procedures of the Trust including Health & Safety, manual handling, data protection and equal opportunities.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- BSc Radiography (or equivalent)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Able to present information effectively
- Flexible attitude to working
- Applicants must demonstrate specific reasons for wishingto work in the department
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with GE MRI Scanners
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent post graduate MRI experience
- Teaching experience with radiographers and members of other professions
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Experience with clinical audit
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to undertake manual handling tasks
- IV Cannulation certificate
- Effective communicator
Person Specification
Knowlege
Essential
- BSc(Hons) or equivalent Radiography qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate MRI qualification
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills.
Desirable
- IV Cannulation certificate
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate MRI experience
- Teaching experience with radiographers and members of other professions
Desirable
- Recent Neuroradiography experience
- Research experience
- Experience in fMRI & Spectroscopy
Person Specification
Knowlege
Essential
- BSc(Hons) or equivalent Radiography qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate MRI qualification
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills.
Desirable
- IV Cannulation certificate
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate MRI experience
- Teaching experience with radiographers and members of other professions
Desirable
- Recent Neuroradiography experience
- Research experience
- Experience in fMRI & Spectroscopy
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).
