Band 7 Advanced Radiographer - Deputy MRI
The closing date is 30 April 2026
To work at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as Deputy Lead Radiographer for MRI. The service provides an MRI service and is located within the radiology department at Hillingdon Hospital.
The post holder will be expected to be an effective member of the Radiology team, be a role model for radiographic staff, provide clinical leadership and undertake managerial responsibilities and maintain quality standards.
The Radiology Service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with core hours between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday. The MRI service operates 8am to 5pm every day excluding weekends.
Main duties of the job
* To co‑ordinate and communicate effectively with the Modality Lead Radiographers
* To assist the Lead Radiographer with the development of protocols and procedures in MRI
* To help in the development of radiographer vetting
* To represent MRI as part of a multi‑professional team and support the work of relevant clinical networks
* To relate to all manner of patients with care, compassion and confidentiality
* To achieve and maintain skills in information technology relevant to imaging
* To use the departmental radiology information systems to register patients, check patient results and generate patient appointments
* To manage and support the training of radiographers, clinical imaging assistants and students in MRI
* To effectively check patient safety and implant conditions, if applicable, prior to scanning
Job responsibilities
* To be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the MRI department
* To undertake highly specialised comprehensive investigations of patients, including those with the most complex presentation, using advanced investigative and analytical skills and standardised protocol procedures
* To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work including clinical practice, and for the work and clinical practice of line‑managed staff
* To monitor appropriate skill mix of radiographic and support staff to meet service needs and developments
* To investigate, record and report incidents where necessary
* To address complaints, incidents, accidents and grievances in accordance with departmental and Trust procedures
* To have effective communication with the MRI safety expert (MRSE)
* To work with the MRI Modality lead in checking the MRI implant email and obtaining correct implant details for each patient to ensure utmost safety
* To be responsible for the future development of the Radiology service provision by collecting and evaluating activity, demand and capacity, including analysing data collected
* To assess capacity, obtain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
* To assess and manage clinical risk within own patient caseload and within the speciality and advise colleagues on risk management
* To provide specialist advice to colleagues working within other clinical areas and to other health care professionals
* To establish, lead and/or be an active member of the following:
o Training sessions
o Mandatory training
o Supervision and education of junior and senior Radiographers
o Ensuring all line‑managed staff attend mandatory training and monitoring attendance
o Disseminating information and ensuring practice is based on best available evidence
o Overseeing the clinical training of radiographers undertaking MRI training and maintaining effective contact with professional and training organisations such as imaging academies
o Encouraging others to maintain high ethical and professional standards in their attitude to work
Shortlisting
* HCPC registration
* DCR/BSc in radiography
* Experience in an MRI setting
* Experience of leading and managing a team
* Participation in clinical audit
* Quality Improvement, transformation and innovation training
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.
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