Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Radiographer for an exciting role, working alongside the military, that offers numerous benefits and opportunities. This position is based at Stanford Hall, Stanford-on-Soar, Loughborough.
We are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our hardworking service personnel. Our chosen candidate will be delivering a high standard of Radiography services to Service personnel.
This position is offered at 7.5 hours per week with the working day to be agreed. Please note the salary will be pro-rata for part time hours undertaken.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the multidisciplinary team providing an MRI service in support of DMRCs stated aims and objectives, ensuring the delivery is professional and patient centred. You will become be an effective member of the Diagnostic Imaging team, providing a high standard of radiographic service to Radiologists and patients and will provide full support to the Head of Department and the MRI Lead Radiographer.
The post holder will be required to attend regular meetings, keep up to date with mandatory training and undertake clinical administration tasks as directed by their Line Manager or Chain of Command.
About us
Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for us.
Our civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making and Parliamentary processes. In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm. We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.
In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team.
If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let's see where your future will take you, together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Providing high quality and timely MRI examinations following protocols and guidance to enable best diagnosis and treatment. Prioritising and assessing workflow, always reacting to the needs and safety of patients.
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Performing complex unsupervised examinations relevant to appropriate level of training and experience. Processing and manipulating complex MRI data.
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Controlling access of patients, staff and others to the MRI suite with particular reference to the MRI safety outlined in the Local Rules.
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Assisting the MRI Lead Radiographer in the day to day running of the MRI scanner, maintaining high standards at all times and deputise in their absence.
- Responding to and investigating any reports of equipment malfunction. Report all incidents of injury to themselves or patients and complete the appropriate incident form.
Please pay particular attention to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which outlines the role requirements in further detail.
Benefits:
- Access to learning and development tailored to your role
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- An NHS Pension
- Free onsite parking
- Access to gyms, running tracks, swimming pools, racket sports and cross country walks
- On site shop
The selection at sift stage will be based on your application. At interview, you will be tested against the following Behaviours & Technical Skills:
- Communicating & Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Leadership
- NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
- NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
- NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
- NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
- NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
- NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
Additional Information
If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
To be eligible to be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.
Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.
There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.
Please ensure the required skills, qualifications and memberships are demonstrated in your application prior to submission.
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Requests to work flexibly and or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.
We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. Please see the attached further information document for full details.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Providing high quality and timely MRI examinations following protocols and guidance to enable best diagnosis and treatment. Prioritising and assessing workflow, always reacting to the needs and safety of patients.
-
Performing complex unsupervised examinations relevant to appropriate level of training and experience. Processing and manipulating complex MRI data.
-
Controlling access of patients, staff and others to the MRI suite with particular reference to the MRI safety outlined in the Local Rules.
-
Assisting the MRI Lead Radiographer in the day to day running of the MRI scanner, maintaining high standards at all times and deputise in their absence.
- Responding to and investigating any reports of equipment malfunction. Report all incidents of injury to themselves or patients and complete the appropriate incident form.
Please pay particular attention to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which outlines the role requirements in further detail.
Benefits:
- Access to learning and development tailored to your role
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- An NHS Pension
- Free onsite parking
- Access to gyms, running tracks, swimming pools, racket sports and cross country walks
- On site shop
The selection at sift stage will be based on your application. At interview, you will be tested against the following Behaviours & Technical Skills:
- Communicating & Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Leadership
- NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
- NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
- NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
- NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
- NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
- NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
Additional Information
If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
To be eligible to be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.
Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.
There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.
Please ensure the required skills, qualifications and memberships are demonstrated in your application prior to submission.
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Requests to work flexibly and or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.
We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. Please see the attached further information document for full details.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or graduate diploma in radiography and hold Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in MRI
Experience
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or graduate diploma in radiography and hold Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in MRI
Experience
Essential
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).
