Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Radiographer (MRI) Brighton Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Full Time | 4 days a week Salary depending on experience and additional skills and **£3,000 Golden Hello Available 37.5 hours per week Wherever you're currently working, Nuffield Health is where you'll excel. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we can offer you a unique opportunity to feel valued, free from constraints and able to grow your career, while you're helping us offer the highest standards of care. It starts here. It starts with you. We want you invested in us for the long term, and we'll offer you an abundance of interesting and varied opportunities to further your knowledge and develop your career. Our Brighton Hospital are looking for an exceptional Senior MRI Radiographer with Body cross sectional/ Neuro/MSK and Cardiac technical skills able to support the department in its many specialities. We have several specialties to include, Orthopaedics, Spinal surgery, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, General Surgery, Urology, Gynae, Breast and Cardiology. As a Senior Radiographer (MRI), you will: Be working within our busy, friendly Radiology team, with a brand-new MRI Siemens SOLA now being installed and start to work by the end of May 2024. Undertake MRI examinations without direct supervision which are protocoled by you, and Radiologists, seeking advice where required. Undertake all types of different MR Cardiac scans (very desirable skill for this job) Supervise and develop more junior staff. Be able to perform imaging examinations with due regard to patient's privacy and dignity and taking into account the supplied clinical information and their physical / mental status. Remain proficient in the use of all equipment used throughout all Modalities. Develop an understanding of local protocols and contribute to referral vetting processes. Ensure equipment is safe and fit for purpose informing senior staff of any faults. Work with leading practitioners and new practices, equipment, and facilities. To succeed as a Senior Radiographer (MRI), you will need: A BSC degree in diagnostic radiography or equivalent to meet the registration requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Competence in IV cannulation and contrast administration. Dedicated post registration MRI and experience relevant to the role, with additional Cardiac training. High levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately, with a great eye for detail. A caring nature - to see each patient as an individual and carry out this role with understanding and empathy. Excellent communication and team working abilities. Work well within our small, close and supportive team. If you are interested in this position and would like to come for an informal visit you would be welcome. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From emotional wellbeing support to private healthcare, financial advice, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital. At Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, we work with leading medical Consultants to provide first-class treatments and high standards of care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. We take pride in delivering high standards of patient care to both private patients and the NHS. Our facilities include 44 purpose built en-suite rooms, three operating theatres and an endoscopy theatre. Other facilities include physiotherapy, health screening, diagnostics and a dental suite. We are located in Woodingdean, on the east side of Brighton with easy access by rail and road, including free parking. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. ** We value you and the expertise you will bring to Nuffield Health and the Charity, we would love to welcome you with a Golden Hello bonus as part of your employment here with us (subject to T&Cs). It starts with you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Be working within our busy, friendly Radiology team, with a brand-new MRI Siemens SOLA now being installed and start to work by the end of May 2024.
• Undertake MRI examinations without direct supervision which are protocoled by you, and Radiologists, seeking advice where required.
• Undertake all types of different MR Cardiac scans (very desirable skill for this job).

Experience

Essential

• Supervise and develop more junior staff.
• Be able to perform imaging examinations with due regard to patient's privacy and dignity and taking into account the supplied clinical information and their physical / mental status.
• Remain proficient in the use of all equipment used throughout all Modalities.
• Develop an understanding of local protocols and contribute to referral vetting processes.
• Ensure equipment is safe and fit for purpose informing senior staff of any faults.
• Work with leading practitioners and new practices, equipment, and facilities.

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.

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. 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

Nuffield Health

Address

Warren Road

Brighton

BN2 6DX