Job summary
This role provides an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Advanced Cardiac MRI Research Radiographer in supporting both the clinical and research imaging operations. The role requires the job holder to help with the safe and efficient running and coordination of clinical and research activities across the imaging clinical research facility.
The job holder must be able to perform the full range of cardiovascular MRI scans, train and supervise staff in all aspects of delivery of clinical and research studies. The studies may cover not only cardiac, but also abdomen and neuro imaging including imaging guided interventional procedures.
The job holder is to work with the senior management team for quality control and assurance, safety screening, research subject handling, dealing with any incidental findings on the scans and any other aspects of clinical and research governance.
Main duties of the job
The job plans require the job holder to share their time flexibly between frontline service delivery and other administrative activities depending on the needs of the service. The Job holder is expected to participate in the standard operating hours by a rota system which requires the person to work flexibly in a work pattern which may be a three days week or a four days week or five days a week, depending on the service requirements. The standard operating hours of the service is set from 0800 hours to 2000 hours, from Monday to Friday. There will also be some expectation to participate in weekend working for service needs, which will be remunerated as per the agreed arrangements.
There will be a diverse range of projects requiring support, to include cardiovascular and body imaging. The postholder will be expected to perform their duties to a high standard, in accordance with Departmental policies, protocols and procedures. They will have the opportunity to be fully involved with research studies, by supporting innovation in imaging and taking on research tasks appropriate to their experience. The post holder must provide excellent care to patients and volunteers and be supportive of the needs and expectations of developing clinical and research imaging services.
About us
The role sits within the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences at King's College London, and specifically within the MRI Clinical Research Department based at St Thomas Hospital.
The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences are committed to improve the way we deliver healthcare through the use of advanced engineering.
The department has 9 MRI scanners and a catheterisation lab, providing clinical and research MRI services in the areas of cardiac, foetal, neonatal and advanced brain imaging. The facility is embedded within St Thomas Hospital. Last year we conducted over 6000 clinical scans, of which over 4500 were recruited to research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Imaging and Research
Responsibilities
-
To
be a key member of the multidisciplinary team that
will develop and translate MRI techniques across field strengths.
-
To
help test and implement MRI techniques within protocols that will be used in
imaging studies across field strengths as part of a cuttingedge
clinical and research programme.
-
To
work with consistency and careful attention to detail when following protocols
to carry out clinical and research scans.
-
To
participate in and take responsibility for quality assurance audits of clinical
and research examinations, and to be proactive in identifying and resolving
problems related to image quality. Being able to communicate audits results and
being proactive in suggesting improvements.
-
To
work with the management team in the dissemination and translation of new
imaging techniques and protocols to the wider BMEIS Imaging group and external
stakeholders, as appropriate.
-
To
be responsible for MR Safety across the Advanced MRI facility, including full
awareness of the potential hazards of working at field strengths ranging from
0.5T to 7T, and ensuring that scanners are operated within safe limits at all
times.
-
To
be familiar with the safety guidelines issued by the Medicines and Healthcare
products Regulatory Agency, the potential bioeffects
of MRI at different field strengths, and with safety procedures including quench, fire,
cardiac arrest, and others that are specific to the MR environment.
-
To
ensure that images and data are made available for analyses and-or reporting
purposes in a timely and accurate manner.
-
To
provide a high level of care to patients and volunteers before, during and
after MR imaging procedures, being cognisant of the need for informed consent
for all research scanning.
-
To
be sensitive and supportive of each patients needs, taking steps to adapt
techniques to take account of an individuals limited capabilities where
possible, whilst also ensuring that optimum quality scanning and that research
objectives are achieved.
Operational
-
To
ensure all persons entering the MRI facilities have been appropriately screened
for MRI safety, and that staff, students and visitors have undergone any
scanner specific induction training required.
-
To
ensure that all clinical scans are scheduled appropriately, in keeping with NHS
access targets and clinical pathways.
-
To
ensure all research subjects have provided their informed consent for scanning
and data analysis, after appropriate Ethical Committee approval for the
activity.
-
To
operate all equipment safely and effectively, and according to the instruction
and advice issued by manufacturers and local Leads.
-
To
be responsible for ensuring all clinical and research data are archived
according to Departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
-
To
be responsible for ensuring all documentation relating to scanning activity,
and any relevant clinical information, is recorded according to Departmental
protocols.
-
To
perform quality control checks on all relevant equipment and to report any
faults to the appropriate escalation team and copying the Superintendent
Radiographer or the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary
team.
-
To
report any problems, malfunctions or failures of equipment to a Superintendent
Radiographer or the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary
team, labelling and removing them from circulation if unsafe.
-
To
utilise the imaging networks for both KCL & Guy's & St Thomas'
Hospitals - GSTT, in accordance with Departmental protocols.
-
To
liaise closely with the administrative staff to ensure efficient and timely
bookings of patient and volunteer scans, and accurate recording of the
activity.
-
To
participate and contribute in staff meetings as required.
-
At
all times to maintain the integrity of the data security system ensuring
compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures for the data protection and
Data Protection Act.
-
To
be aware of and work within the local rules pertaining to MRI safety, radiation
protection, Health and Safety at Work and COSHH
regulations.
-
To
ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised at all times.
Teamwork,
communication, teaching & learning support
-
To
communicate effectively and maintain a good working relationship with multidisciplinary
colleagues within BMEIS, KCL, GSTT, and with external stakeholders.
-
To
assist the training and supervision of other staff members, ensuring where
appropriate that competency assessments are performed and documented against
the training programme.
-
To
show a creative and innovative approach in developing and disseminating
techniques across the systems within the MRI facility.
-
To
be proactive in exploiting inhouse CPD
opportunities, as well as attending training courses, seminars, conferences,
and presenting work to internal and external audiences.
-
To
assist in the supervision of visitors to the MRI facility, including expert and
nonexpert external stakeholders and students on
placements.
-
To
keep actively updated by reading email and internal communications.
Sensory, physical
demands & work environment
-
To
work in compliance to infection control rules and regulations set nationally
and locally.
-
To
work under time constraints and pressure.
-
To
conform to requirement to wear protective clothing in areas and to protect
themselves and others.
-
To
have a proactive role in safety, enforcing and adhering to rules.
Pastoral
care
-
To
be sensitive and responsive to the needs and views of all staff, patients and
volunteers, students and external stakeholders, and to respect diverse views.
-
To
help, support and advice colleagues as appropriate, seeking advice from senior
staff when necessary.
Special
Requirements
-
The
post holder will be required to work flexible hours between 0800 2000 hours,
over 5 day working week in accordance with the needs
of the role. The Job holder is expected to participate in the standard
operating hours by a rota system which requires the person to work flexibly in
a work pattern which may be a three days week or a four days
week or five days a week, depending on the service
requirements. The standard operating hours of the service is set from 0800
hours to 2000 hours, from Monday to Friday. There will also be some expectation
to participate in weekend working for service needs, which will be remunerated
as per the agreed arrangements.
-
The
post holder will be required to adhere to high standards of Information
Governance. Any breach of confidentiality or other Information Governance
standards is a serious offence which may lead to dismissal.
-
This
appointment is subject to Occupational Health clearance. Should you be offered
this post you will be sent an Occupational Health Questionnaire along with your
contract of employment. When the Occupational Health Department have evaluated
your questionnaire and declared that you are fit for appointment, your
appointment will be formally confirmed.
- Health and Safety: All post holders have a
responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequently
published regulations, to ensure that the College and the Trusts health and
safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working
environment for all persons within the MRI facility.
- Infection Control: All post holders have a
personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare associated infections - HCAIs. They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be
compliant with all measures required by the NHS Trust and the College to reduce
HCAIs. All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation
policies as well as be familiar with the NHS Trusts Infection Control
Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand
Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures
for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. Post holders are also
expected to adhere to the Services uniform policy and procedures.
- Risk Management: All post holders have a
responsibility to report risks such as clinical and nonclinical
accidents or incidents promptly in accordance with the requirements of the
College and the Trust. They are expected to be familiar with the Trusts use of
risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting
systems for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve
services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager,
or stated by the Trust and the College to be mandatory.
- Flexible Working: As an organization, we
are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of
our patients and participants in research studies. This means that the
postholder will be asked to work a flexible shift pattern so that we can offer
services that most suits our patients and visitors.
- Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults: Post holders have a general responsibility for
safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily
duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating
to their role.
- CMR clinical staff may be asked to participate in
clinical duties over the festive period and therefore may not be able to
take 4 Kings concessionary/closure days at this time. Instead, the
entitlement would be provided through time off in lieu.
The above list of
responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to
undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within
the scope and grading of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Imaging and Research
Responsibilities
-
To
be a key member of the multidisciplinary team that
will develop and translate MRI techniques across field strengths.
-
To
help test and implement MRI techniques within protocols that will be used in
imaging studies across field strengths as part of a cuttingedge
clinical and research programme.
-
To
work with consistency and careful attention to detail when following protocols
to carry out clinical and research scans.
-
To
participate in and take responsibility for quality assurance audits of clinical
and research examinations, and to be proactive in identifying and resolving
problems related to image quality. Being able to communicate audits results and
being proactive in suggesting improvements.
-
To
work with the management team in the dissemination and translation of new
imaging techniques and protocols to the wider BMEIS Imaging group and external
stakeholders, as appropriate.
-
To
be responsible for MR Safety across the Advanced MRI facility, including full
awareness of the potential hazards of working at field strengths ranging from
0.5T to 7T, and ensuring that scanners are operated within safe limits at all
times.
-
To
be familiar with the safety guidelines issued by the Medicines and Healthcare
products Regulatory Agency, the potential bioeffects
of MRI at different field strengths, and with safety procedures including quench, fire,
cardiac arrest, and others that are specific to the MR environment.
-
To
ensure that images and data are made available for analyses and-or reporting
purposes in a timely and accurate manner.
-
To
provide a high level of care to patients and volunteers before, during and
after MR imaging procedures, being cognisant of the need for informed consent
for all research scanning.
-
To
be sensitive and supportive of each patients needs, taking steps to adapt
techniques to take account of an individuals limited capabilities where
possible, whilst also ensuring that optimum quality scanning and that research
objectives are achieved.
Operational
-
To
ensure all persons entering the MRI facilities have been appropriately screened
for MRI safety, and that staff, students and visitors have undergone any
scanner specific induction training required.
-
To
ensure that all clinical scans are scheduled appropriately, in keeping with NHS
access targets and clinical pathways.
-
To
ensure all research subjects have provided their informed consent for scanning
and data analysis, after appropriate Ethical Committee approval for the
activity.
-
To
operate all equipment safely and effectively, and according to the instruction
and advice issued by manufacturers and local Leads.
-
To
be responsible for ensuring all clinical and research data are archived
according to Departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
-
To
be responsible for ensuring all documentation relating to scanning activity,
and any relevant clinical information, is recorded according to Departmental
protocols.
-
To
perform quality control checks on all relevant equipment and to report any
faults to the appropriate escalation team and copying the Superintendent
Radiographer or the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary
team.
-
To
report any problems, malfunctions or failures of equipment to a Superintendent
Radiographer or the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary
team, labelling and removing them from circulation if unsafe.
-
To
utilise the imaging networks for both KCL & Guy's & St Thomas'
Hospitals - GSTT, in accordance with Departmental protocols.
-
To
liaise closely with the administrative staff to ensure efficient and timely
bookings of patient and volunteer scans, and accurate recording of the
activity.
-
To
participate and contribute in staff meetings as required.
-
At
all times to maintain the integrity of the data security system ensuring
compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures for the data protection and
Data Protection Act.
-
To
be aware of and work within the local rules pertaining to MRI safety, radiation
protection, Health and Safety at Work and COSHH
regulations.
-
To
ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised at all times.
Teamwork,
communication, teaching & learning support
-
To
communicate effectively and maintain a good working relationship with multidisciplinary
colleagues within BMEIS, KCL, GSTT, and with external stakeholders.
-
To
assist the training and supervision of other staff members, ensuring where
appropriate that competency assessments are performed and documented against
the training programme.
-
To
show a creative and innovative approach in developing and disseminating
techniques across the systems within the MRI facility.
-
To
be proactive in exploiting inhouse CPD
opportunities, as well as attending training courses, seminars, conferences,
and presenting work to internal and external audiences.
-
To
assist in the supervision of visitors to the MRI facility, including expert and
nonexpert external stakeholders and students on
placements.
-
To
keep actively updated by reading email and internal communications.
Sensory, physical
demands & work environment
-
To
work in compliance to infection control rules and regulations set nationally
and locally.
-
To
work under time constraints and pressure.
-
To
conform to requirement to wear protective clothing in areas and to protect
themselves and others.
-
To
have a proactive role in safety, enforcing and adhering to rules.
Pastoral
care
-
To
be sensitive and responsive to the needs and views of all staff, patients and
volunteers, students and external stakeholders, and to respect diverse views.
-
To
help, support and advice colleagues as appropriate, seeking advice from senior
staff when necessary.
Special
Requirements
-
The
post holder will be required to work flexible hours between 0800 2000 hours,
over 5 day working week in accordance with the needs
of the role. The Job holder is expected to participate in the standard
operating hours by a rota system which requires the person to work flexibly in
a work pattern which may be a three days week or a four days
week or five days a week, depending on the service
requirements. The standard operating hours of the service is set from 0800
hours to 2000 hours, from Monday to Friday. There will also be some expectation
to participate in weekend working for service needs, which will be remunerated
as per the agreed arrangements.
-
The
post holder will be required to adhere to high standards of Information
Governance. Any breach of confidentiality or other Information Governance
standards is a serious offence which may lead to dismissal.
-
This
appointment is subject to Occupational Health clearance. Should you be offered
this post you will be sent an Occupational Health Questionnaire along with your
contract of employment. When the Occupational Health Department have evaluated
your questionnaire and declared that you are fit for appointment, your
appointment will be formally confirmed.
- Health and Safety: All post holders have a
responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequently
published regulations, to ensure that the College and the Trusts health and
safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working
environment for all persons within the MRI facility.
- Infection Control: All post holders have a
personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare associated infections - HCAIs. They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be
compliant with all measures required by the NHS Trust and the College to reduce
HCAIs. All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation
policies as well as be familiar with the NHS Trusts Infection Control
Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand
Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures
for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. Post holders are also
expected to adhere to the Services uniform policy and procedures.
- Risk Management: All post holders have a
responsibility to report risks such as clinical and nonclinical
accidents or incidents promptly in accordance with the requirements of the
College and the Trust. They are expected to be familiar with the Trusts use of
risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting
systems for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve
services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager,
or stated by the Trust and the College to be mandatory.
- Flexible Working: As an organization, we
are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of
our patients and participants in research studies. This means that the
postholder will be asked to work a flexible shift pattern so that we can offer
services that most suits our patients and visitors.
- Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults: Post holders have a general responsibility for
safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily
duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating
to their role.
- CMR clinical staff may be asked to participate in
clinical duties over the festive period and therefore may not be able to
take 4 Kings concessionary/closure days at this time. Instead, the
entitlement would be provided through time off in lieu.
The above list of
responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to
undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within
the scope and grading of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers - DCR
Desirable
- Postgraduate MRI qualification
Other
Essential
- Knowledge of department standards, audit experience and capacity to keep update with latest standards/policy and communications.
- Effective communicator (in person, in writing or by telephone) who works well in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Prior contribution to research outputs
Experience
Essential
- MRI experience and Cardiac MRI expertise
- MR Safety expertise
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
- IV cannulation competence, experience and contrast safety knowledge and administration experience
- Experience of clinical and research imaging and uptodate knowledge of imaging techniques
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience in presenting in course study or conference
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers - DCR
Desirable
- Postgraduate MRI qualification
Other
Essential
- Knowledge of department standards, audit experience and capacity to keep update with latest standards/policy and communications.
- Effective communicator (in person, in writing or by telephone) who works well in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Prior contribution to research outputs
Experience
Essential
- MRI experience and Cardiac MRI expertise
- MR Safety expertise
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
- IV cannulation competence, experience and contrast safety knowledge and administration experience
- Experience of clinical and research imaging and uptodate knowledge of imaging techniques
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience in presenting in course study or conference
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).