Job summary
Band 7 MRI Radiographer at Charing Cross Hospital - Fixed Term Contract for Maternity Leave until 24 December 2024.
We are looking for a HCPC registered Band 7 Radiographer to cover maternity leave for an MRI team member at Charing Cross Hospital.
Charing Cross Hospital is part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The Trust employs 13,000 people, providing care for around a million people every year, in our five hospitals and a growing number of community services in North West London and offers 50 clinical specialities with one of the largest portfolios in the country.
Charing Cross Hospital provides a range of acute and specialist services, a 24/7 accident and emergency department and hosts the hyper acute stroke unit for the region. It is also a growing hub for integrated care in partnership with local GPs and community providers.
This post will give you the opportunity to build on and develop your clinical skills in MRI.
You should enjoy working collaboratively to provide the best possible care for our patients at all times. You will need excellent communication skills and have a flexible approach to work, as participation in extended working hours including evenings and weekends is essential.
Charing Cross Hospital offer a comprehensive range of MRI examinations with both clinical and research work being undertaken.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the provision of an efficient MRI service.
- To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service.
- To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
- To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
- To maintain a safe working environment within the MRI department.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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
- BSc (Hons) in Radiography or equivalent
- College of Radiographer accredited IV cannulation course or equivalent.
- HCPC Registration.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification or evidence of formal study in MR.
- Student Clinical Assessors qualification or course
Experience
Essential
- MRI experience at band 6 level or equivalent
- Evidences an up to date knowledge of routine and complex MRI imaging techniques, including contrast studies.
- A knowledge of recent developments within the profession.
- An understanding of the clinical governance issues in relation to patient care.
Desirable
- Experience of training staff and students
- Previous experience as Band 7 Senior MRI Radiographer in the NHS
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to continuous personal development in MR.
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
- Computer and IT skills
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF