MRI Radiographer- Welfare and Training Lead
Exciting times in MRI. Newmarket CDC now open and planning for New Hospital. GE voyager, Siemens Altea and Aera systems.
Expanding service which covers 08-2000hr scanning 7 days per week
We want to look after our staff and need someone to champion staff wellbeing, training and professional development.
Someone who can work extended days and weekends.
We are looking for an experienced MR radiographer looking for a new challenge, to support service managers. A great role model to support, to develop the MR team and services provided. To inspire our fabulous team
Expectations are to work between the CDC and WSHFT. Clinical time will be protected especially as this post will involve teaching MRI to new radiographers.
We are fortunate to be able to offer post graduate opportunities for Radiographers.
Applications from part time staff considered.
Main duties of the job
This role is for someone who cares for staff. Looking to manage welfare from induction training,mentorship and staff development.
Understand how the undergraduate radiography course runs to enable teaching and supervision of students, providing a point of contact for students on placement.
Support with the development of staff induction and training competencies and records.
Develop opportunities for continued professional development for staff, liaising with radiologists and other professionals to provide teaching and promoting study events.
To provide teaching/training to the multidisciplinary teams that support MRI services.
To coordinate MRI applications training
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
Job responsibilities
Please view job description attached to view jobs main responsibilities.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
* oBSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
* oValid HCPC registration
* oComprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio related to advances in MRI imaging and/or leadership and management activities
* Post graduate / Masters level award in leadership / coaching and/or management or equivalent experience
Experience & Knowledge
* oSignificant clinical experience as a senior radiographer in MRI
* oEvidence of team leadership and management skills
* oUnderstanding of the current challenges within the MRI service
* oKnowledge of booking and capacity planning
* oUnderstanding of the full range of work procedures and practices requiring expertise within the specialism of MRI imaging
* oPrevious NHS experience
* oExperience working in a hospital environment that supports a wide range of complex clinical examinations.
* oFormal Management and/or Leadership qualification
* oExperience of change management
* oExperience and understanding of the Quality Standard in Imaging and associated processes
Skills & Abilities
* oAdvanced organisational, leadership and communication skills
* oAble to implement evidence- based practice
* oAble to use a wide range of IT systems and programmes effectively
* oConfident, assertive but diplomatic and approachable
* oAble to use own initiative when working single-handed
* oAble to work well under pressure
Personal Qualities
* oAbility to support, motivate and develop a team
* oEffective role model, demonstrating WSFT Trust values at all times
* oHigh self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations
* oAbility to travel to all clinical locations to carry out post
* oAble to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances
* oSelf-motivated
* oPossess integrity and empathy
* oNo known contraindicated MRI implants.
* oAble to encourage others to be innovative in finding ways of improving the quality of services
* oAbility to work across professional and organisational boundaries internally and externally
* oAbility to undertake challenging conversations with both staff and patients
* oFlexible approach to working hours and duties.
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.
£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer Annum, Pro Rata
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