Job summary
Closing Date: 25.11.24 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 26.1.24
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 09.12.24
Most attractive aspect of the Post:
Welcome to MRI at Bradford!
We are currently recruiting Band 6 Bank MRI Radiographers on a zero hour contract to join our MRI service at Bradford. The post will involve helping to cover the shift pattern and working across 3 sites.
If you would like to join a progressive and supportive team we would love to hear from you.
Summary of Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:
BSc Radiography or equivalent
HCPC Registered
Experience in use of the Radiology Information system CRIS and PACS
The salary and Terms & Conditions of service for this post(s) is/are subject to change in line with "Agenda for Change" - the new NHS Pay & Rewards system.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure MRI safety at all times
- Patient centred care
- Understanding medical requests
- Safely administering IV contrast after completing a thorough questionnaire
- Correct moving and handing techniques used
- Use of ANTT and good infection control techniques
- Information governance to protect patients dignity and privacy
- Cannulation
- Autonomous working
- ILS
- Training and education
About us
As a department we are keen to support role extension and support post graduate study. We focus on providing an excellent level of service for our patients and offer a supportive and dynamic environment for our staff. We are pleased to provide clinical placements for undergraduate radiographers and encourage learning and development. Bradford offers some of the best schools, most competitive housing prices and is officially the youngest city in the UK, making it an excellent place to build and grow your career.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on two hospital sites, a final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
The Radiology Department at Bradford provides a comprehensive imaging service to support the wide spectrum of clinical work undertaken within the Trust. Our imaging work covers three sites, Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke's Hospital and Eccleshill Community Diagnostic Centre. We have a total of 4 MRI scanners. The successful applicant would be able to work over a 7 day week at the 3 hospital sites, dependent on service requirements. All major clinical specialties, with the exceptions of transplant surgery, neurosurgery and cardiac surgery are represented in the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- MRI safety
- Patient centred care
- Understanding medical requests
- Safely administering IV contrast after completing a thorough questionnaire
- Correct moving and handing techniques used
- Use of ANTT and good infection control techniques
- Information governance to protect patients dignity and privacy
- Cannulation
- Autonomous working
- Take part in non vascular intervention during night shift working
- ILS
- Training and education
Job description
Job responsibilities
- MRI safety
- Patient centred care
- Understanding medical requests
- Safely administering IV contrast after completing a thorough questionnaire
- Correct moving and handing techniques used
- Use of ANTT and good infection control techniques
- Information governance to protect patients dignity and privacy
- Cannulation
- Autonomous working
- Take part in non vascular intervention during night shift working
- ILS
- Training and education
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working unsupervised in on call situations / out of hours
Desirable
- Highly specialised Masters Level experience in a wide range of general MR scanning applications
- Experience in the training and supervision of students at Degree and Masters level
- Experience in the education of others by delivering presentation/information
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate highly developed organizational skills enabling multi tasking, working under pressure with interruptions and an undifferentiated workload
Desirable
- Evidence of supervisory/managerial experience
- Experience with a PACS/CRIS/EPR
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- To accept and justify requests for MR scanning using Masters level knowledge to ensure the most appropriate examination and scanning procedure is used
- To have the highly specialised Masters level knowledge to interpret MR guidelines and policies and put into practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working unsupervised in on call situations / out of hours
Desirable
- Highly specialised Masters Level experience in a wide range of general MR scanning applications
- Experience in the training and supervision of students at Degree and Masters level
- Experience in the education of others by delivering presentation/information
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate highly developed organizational skills enabling multi tasking, working under pressure with interruptions and an undifferentiated workload
Desirable
- Evidence of supervisory/managerial experience
- Experience with a PACS/CRIS/EPR
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- To accept and justify requests for MR scanning using Masters level knowledge to ensure the most appropriate examination and scanning procedure is used
- To have the highly specialised Masters level knowledge to interpret MR guidelines and policies and put into practice
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).
