Job summary
Deputy MRI Lead Radiographer
Department: Imaging
Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Be our clinical deputy lead in an advanced Imaging department at Milton Keynes University Hospital. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MRI Radiographer looking to advance their career in operational management and contribute to the cutting-edge field of medical imaging.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with exceptional clinical skills, inspiring leadership qualities, and strong communication abilities committed to providing a service of the highest quality with sensitivity and compassion.
As the Band 7 Deputy MRI Lead, you will work closely with the MRI Lead Radiographer, contributing to the operational success of Milton Keynes University Hospital and Community Diagnostic Centre. Collaboration with the entire imaging department team and other stakeholders is integral to the role.
Milton Keynes University Hospital currently boasts two 1.5T MRI scanners, Siemens Avanto Fit, and state-of-the-art Siemens Sola. The ongoing establishment of a new Community Diagnostic Centre, featuring a third scanner with cutting-edge technology, reflects our commitment to expanding services. This growth allows us to enhance MRI capacity, delivering responsive and timely diagnostic imaging at the highest level for our patients.
Interview Dates: 11th and 12th July 2024
Main duties of the job
- Perform wide range of MRI procedures according to Trust, Departmental and statutory regulations.
- Provide a high standard of patient care within the specialised area of MRI ensuring a sensitive and courteous approach to all patients.
- To communicate effectively to ensure the smooth running of the MRI service.
- To supervise, mentor and coach new team members, junior staff and students working within the MRI department.
- To deputise and line manage staff in the absence of the MRI Modality Lead.
- To ensure a high-quality, safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led MRI service is maintained with patient waiting times kept to a minimum.
- To acquire knowledge of developments in MR imaging techniques and to improve and maintain professional expertise via continuous professional development
- To ensure correct maintenance and operation of equipment utilised within the working environment
- To co-operate with efficient MR service delivery across the trust (i.e., including acute hospital site, mobile facilities, and community diagnostic centres)
- Fulfil your contractual working hours commitment by participating in a range of 24/7 rostered shift patterns
If you are an experienced MRI Radiographer looking to elevate your career in a forward-thinking environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Join us in making a difference in diagnostic imaging at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
About us
Our staff are the happiest NHS staff; MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To independently undertake a wide range of MRI procedures, ensuring high professional standards of technical competence and patient care are maintained at all times
- Able to work in an advanced practitioner capacity, with a high degree of autonomy to provide clinical support and advice to other radiographic practitioners
Leadership and Management
- To encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff using personal example and constructive supervision
- To be responsible for leading and co-ordinating the team in an allocated area in the absence of the Superintendent Radiographer. This will involve being able to cope with frequent interruptions from both colleagues and other medical and non-medical staff of the Trust
Communication
- To offer advice and guidance to patients, carers and other health professionals on radiology procedures, specialised procedures and ionising and non-ionising radiation issues taking due consideration of the patients condition
- Assess specific communication needs of individual patients. To anticipate where communication difficulties might make completion of relevant documents e.g., MRI safety questionnaire or IV allergy form, impossible and implement alternative methods to ensure patient safety is maintained at all times.
Teaching, Training and Research
- To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners, and student radiographers
- To supervise, assist and support radiographers and medical staff training in specialist areas.
Professional role responsibilities
- Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Society of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct and Trust and NHS protocols and guidelines
- Maintain a commitment to professional development and a high level of technical and theoretical skills ensuring a CPD portfolio of evidence is kept up to date. To take every opportunity for self-development in extended radiographic roles
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification in imaging (i.e., MRI)
- Quality Improvement, transformation, and innovation training
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
- Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
- Evidence of keeping informed of the current MR imaging techniques & practices
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice)
Skills
Essential
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop.
- Logical approach to decision making and problem solving.
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good practice.
- Able to write protocols, policies, and procedures in relation to MR service.
- Ability to prioritize own workload and work effectively under pressure.
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of as team.
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
- Proven ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately.
- Can perform IV cannulation or willing to be trained.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
- Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
- Interest and willingness in teaching / training less experienced staff & students when in imaging and help attending students in their training and development.
- Maintain continued professional development as required by HCPC.
- Patient centered and customer focused.
- Aspires to develop leadership and management potential
Communication
Essential
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
- Consistently demonstrates a friendly professional attitude and approach in the workplace.
- Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner.
- Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups.
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
- Professional in appearance and conduct
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations i.e., see functional requirements of radiographer)
- To participate in the departmental shift system including working weekends, evenings, and nights.
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks. Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and references spanning 3 years.
- Has an acceptable attendance and punctuality record at work.
- Ability to travel to all trust sites
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
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MRI Unit (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD