Radiographer - MRI | Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Edinburgh | Attractive salary
Spire Murrayfield Hospital is recruiting for a Radiographer - MRI to join a motivated team delivering high quality specialist MRI imaging, on a permanent basis. To justify and perform radiographic examinations, assist Radiologists during radiographic/interventional examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic service in order to assist in the management of patients within the department of Imaging.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Assess and understand a wide range of clinical information from a variety of clinical or specialist disciplines and perform examinations autonomously making decisions about the need for further imaging to aid diagnosis, taking into account any pathology identified on the images
2. Ensure that images acquired are accurate and diagnostic in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards / requirements, taking into account patient limitations, adapting technique where necessary and minimising radiation dose where possible acting as patient advocate in radiation protection issues
3. Maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of specialist radiology equipment
4. Act independently in the assessment of referrals for X-Ray examinations, taking full responsibility for the justification of general X-Ray examinations in order to reduce unnecessary ionising radiation exposure of patients in accordance with IR(ME)R 2000
5. Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring any observed changes in the patient’s condition are effectively communicated and prioritise workload depending on the severity of a patient condition and the direct impact on their management
6. Act as a point of advice for radiology staff, imaging referrers and ward staff on radiographic issues. clinical suitability for procedure, radiation issues
7. Contribute to the review and implementation of departmental and professional polices and procedures, for example Health +Safety including risk assessment and COSHH, Radiation Protection Procedures, IR (ME) R 2000
8. Undertake quality assurance (QA) tests in compliance with statutory and manufacturers guidelines, regular clinical audit of own work and participate in departmental audit
9. Maintain accurate patient records by the input of accurate information on the TRAK system, to reflect the service including personal information and patient dose details
.Who we're looking for:
10. Diploma or Degree in Radiography
11. HPC Registration
12. Evidence of substantial CPD in clinically related and relevant subjects
13. IV injection certificate of competence
14. Previous experience as a Radiographer in an imaging department
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
15. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
16. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
17. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
18. Free Bupa wellness screening
19. Private medical insurance
20. Life assurance