Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Radiographers to join our MRI team at the Hammersmith Hospital.
The post will provide the opportunity to gain clinical skills and experience in MRI (previous experience in MRI is desirable but not essential); education and training are key elements of the department. Being flexible and innovative in your ways of working will be fundamental to your role and good communication skills will be essential.
The Hammersmith Hospital performs a broad spectrum of MRI procedures, including cardiac, renal and gynaecological imaging. Currently this is mostly clinical, although a small amount of research-based work is undertaken in the department.
We currently operate opening times of 8am to 8.15pm Monday to Sunday. There will be a requirement to participate in weekend duties as an integral part of the working week. Night cover is not provided at present.
If you want to know more, call Alan Glover, MRI Modality Lead Radiographer at Hammersmith Hospital on 020 8383 5288.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve performing a broad spectrum of MRI scanning procedures, including cardiac, renal, hepatobiliary and gynaecological imaging. Integral to this are patient safety screening, administration of iv contrast / iv cannulation and maintaining documentation of procedures.
Currently this is mostly clinical work, although a small amount of research-based work is undertaken in the department. Communication and liaising with other staff groups including Radiologists, Nursing staff, admin and clerical.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR (D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
2. HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
3. Post graduate study
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Up –to-date knowledge of general imaging techniques.
5. Experience of working unsupervised.
6. Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
7. Experience of working with cross-sectional imaging.
Desirable criteria
8. 3 years post -graduation experience.
9. Experience of training staff and students.
10. MRI experience
Skills / Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
11. Ability to work as part of a team
12. Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
13. Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
14. Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
Desirable criteria
15. Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills.
16. IV injecting skills
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).
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