MRI Lead Radiographer
Cherwell Hospital - Banbury
Full Time - 37.The successful candidate will be a qualified Radiographer and registered with the HCPC. You will have experience in managing a team of Radiographers or being an existing Lead MRI Radiographer within the NHS or Private Healthcare Service in the UK. The successful applicant will lead on clinical aspects, training and competencies, QA, MRI safety investigations and ensure that the MRI team are kept up to date with current practise and protocols.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to join an organisation that invests in its facilities and staff, and who is looking to be part of a growing team. As the Lead, you will set the bar of what an exemplary patient experience looks like by being present in a clinical capacity, whilst also completing operational duties to ensure that the department excels alongside the other modalities within the diagnostic Service.
This will include completing audits, financial review and budget setting and staff resourcing. Your flexible and enthusiastic approach, alongside your priority management, will be vital to your success. Being able to adhere to the guidelines set by the CQC, IR(ME)R and other regulatory bodies will be crucial to ensure a safe patient environment.
You will be accountable for the service within the MRI Department, having experience within a similar environment would be beneficial, but not essential.
a DCR or BSc (Hons) radiography
Evidence of a minimum of 2 years MRI experience.
Evidence of 2 years’ experience of managing a team of radiographers or as a Lead
A flexible and dynamic approach
Experience in supervising and assisting specialist and junior radiographers.
experience of Responsibility for department MRI safety in line with local rules
Leading departmental audits and Quality Assurance programmes.
Provide input to the review, update and implementation of departmental policy and procedural changes.
Teach and lead the MRI service.
Deliver a high-quality diagnostic imaging service for a varied caseload.
Work with leading practitioners and cutting-edge practices, equipment and facilities
Responsible for MRI safety in line with local rules
Participate in departmental audits and Quality Assurance programme.
Provide support to the Clinical Lead Radiographers.
Ensure equipment is safe and fit for purpose and, can report faults in line with Ramsay Health policy.
Provide input to the review, update and implementation of departmental policy and procedural changes.
Comply with all Ramsay Health policies and procedures.
Participate in on call rota (must be able to attend site within one hour of call activation)
Welcome Bonus.
~ Relocation assistance available.
~25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
~ Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
~ Flexible shift patterns available where possible
~ Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
~ Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
~ Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
~ Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
~ Free Parking on site (where possible)
~ Employee Assistance Programme
~ Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
~ We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.
We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.
Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
This position is subject to background and DBS checks.