Job overview
Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, experienced Cardiac MRI Radiographer looking for the opportunity to join a friendly, hard-working, ambitious and highly skilled specialised team?
Do you possess professional and personal skills needed to become part of a strong multi-disciplinary department and relish the challenge of working in Europe’s biggest cardiovascular centre?
Are you eager to utilise your specialist knowledge and skills working alongside some of the most influential and innovative Cardiac MRI specialists and researchers?
Barts Heart and Thorax Centre (BHTC) is looking for an Advanced Cardiac MRI Radiographer to join our team for a period of 12 months full time to cover maternity leave. Cardiac Imaging is made up of 3 dedicated Siemens Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Imaging scanners and a Siemens Cardiac CT (CCT) scanner. We also have 10 Cardiac Catheter Labs, with plans to further expand our services within this site and across the Trust.
The department has won awards for and is a National Leader in scanning patients with Cardiac devices. As part of BHTC, we carry out a large amount of research and complex scanning with plenty of opportunities to get involved. We are immensely proud to have many of our Radiographers publishing research and representing us at conferences both in the UK and around the World.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an Advanced Radiographer specialised in Cardiac MRI, where they will be responsible for a variable caseload of patients. They will be an advocate for radiographer professional development and use their advanced knowledge to support specialist radiographer education and training.
Patients will present with a full range of complex conditions and the post holder will be responsible for carrying out the appropriate diagnostic procedures to support the diagnosis of complex conditions. The post holder will supervise, support and assist students and junior radiographers in service delivery and personal development.
The working pattern within the department is currently comprised of 4x 9.5hr shifts per week, often with optional weekend lists available on the staff bank.
Working for our organisation
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.
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 documents, please view the attachment
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Demonstratable evidence of expert Cardiac MRI radiographic experience.
2. Evidence of advanced knowledge in Cardiac MRI imaging/ procedure
3. Experience of working with junior staff and students.
Desirable criteria
4. Experience in perusing innovation and role development in Cardiac MRI radiography.
5. Experience in more than one hospital.
6. Evidence of experience of first line management
Skills
Essential criteria
7. Advanced knowledge in a range of Cardiac MRI Imaging techniques and innovations.
8. Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
9. Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee.
10. Team player with enthusiasm for Cardiac radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
11. Ability to work under pressure whilst subject to interruption.
12. Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts.
13. Very high personal and radiographic standards, with attention to detail.
14. Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions.
Desirable criteria
15. Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
16. Portfolio of evidence of advanced professional development/training and education for Cardiac MRI Radiography. This may include post graduate specialist training equivalent to Master’s level
17. Evidence that knowledge of Cardiac MRI imaging techniques is up to date.
18. Evidence of the ability to critically analyse Cardiac MRI radiography practice and role development/training potential
Qualifications
Essential criteria
19. BSc or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
20. State Registration
Desirable criteria
21. Post Graduate specialist training equivalent to Master’s level.
Other
Essential criteria
22. Requirement to work some late duties and weekends
23. Requirement to be able to manage own workload and diary.
24. Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptions
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
25. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
26. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
27. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
28. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
29. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)