Job summary
Due to the expansion of our service operating 7 days between the hours of 08:00 to 20:00, we are looking for Band 7 HCPC registered MRI Radiographers to join our growing MRI team within the general imaging department at St Bartholomew's Hospital.
Key working relationships will be with the Imaging Head of Radiography, MRI Lead Radiographer, Radiologists, MRI & rotational radiographers, imaging assistants and other clinical and professional staff.
The post-holder will participate in the effective and safe running of the MRI department and will be able to perform a wide range of specialist MRI scans in the extended hours 7‑day service. The post holder will offer supervision/line management to band 6 radiographers, imaging assistants, students, and visitors to the MRI department. The post holder will ensure patient flow in the trust by actively managing the flow of outpatients and in‑patients. Furthermore, they will be expected to engage in prompt protocolling, checking of conditional devices, liaison with radiologists and other clinicians to actively unblock barriers to scanning. The post holder will be key in ensuring the delivery of high‑quality patient care and experience and will be enabled to deal with and diffuse potential complaints to the patient and carers' satisfaction.
Main duties of the job include:
* Working as a specialist diagnostic practitioner in MRI and being responsible for a variable caseload of patients including Cardiac and General MRI.
* Carrying out the appropriate diagnostic procedures to support the diagnosis of complex conditions.
* Supervising, supporting and assisting students and junior radiographers in service delivery and personal development.
* Organising and overseeing the training of radiographers and students in all aspects of MRI scanning, including comprehensive competency assessments.
* Promoting continuous improvements in service delivery and quality within all areas of the MRI service, using modern methods to improve productivity, leading in the delivery of service and workforce transformation, and re‑design.
* Managing the work of staff in the department and developing a culture in which members of staff are continuously improving the delivery of high quality services. Ensuring the development and acceptance of challenging yet realistic objectives for staff and achieving the required results through leadership, motivation and systematic performance management.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Person Specification
Experience
* Wide experience of MRI service scanning equipment & techniques.
* Day to day operational management.
* Experience of current and awareness of developing trends in MRI service scanning services.
* Participation in Quality Assurance / Clinical Governance initiatives.
* Some personnel management experience.
* Some knowledge of wider NHS issues.
Skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload and delegate when required.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to initiate and implement change.
* Good analytical & organisational ability.
* Effective problem‑solving skills.
* Good computer skills.
* Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of booking and capacity planning.
Qualifications
* BSc Radiography or DCR.
* Some formal management training.
* State registration.
* IV cannulation.
Job details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inc
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 259‑7580907SBH (N)
Location: St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Barts Health NHS Trust
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
Website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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