MRI Quality and Protocol Lead

Exciting times in MRI. Newmarket CDC now open and planning for New Hospital We have 3 scanners GE voyager, Siemens Altea and Aera Expanding service which covers 08-2000hr scanning 7 days per week A particular focus of this role will include leading on protocol development and management, and image quality. Someone who is passionate about image optimisation. Someone who can work extended days and weekends. We are looking for an experienced MR radiographer looking for a new challenge, to support service managers. A great role model to support, to develop the MR team and services provided. To inspire our fabulous team Expectations are to work between the CDC and WSHFT. Clinical time will be protected especially as this post will involve reviewing protocols ensuring standardisation across sites. We are fortunate to be able to offer post graduate opportunities for Radiographers. Applications from part time staff considered. Main duties of the job This role will be to support MRI Service Manager with regards to protocols and image quality management to provide the best imaging services for our patients. This role will involve: Liaising with MRI Service Manager and Radiologists with regards to implementation of new scanning protocols, or changes to current protocols Ensuring protocols are in line with Regional Practice and National Guidelines Ensuring proper documentation/management of protocol both electronically and written where required Ensuring staff are kept abreast of protocol changes and to assist with any training requirements for new or changing protocols Ensuring systems of feedback to staff with regard to areas of good scanning practice and areas for improvement Implementing processes to maintain consistent image quality Auditing and reviewing Image quality for new and existing protocols to ensure quality is optimised Working along side radiologist colleagues and applications specialists to resolve any image quality concerns About us #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for? Job responsibilities Please see job description attached to view main responsibilities and duties. Person Specification Education & Qualification oBSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent oValid HCPC registration oLeadership qualification or equivalent experience oComprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio related to advances in MRI Experience & Knowledge oSignificant clinical experience as a senior radiographer in MRI oEvidence of team leadership and management skills oUnderstanding of the current challenges within the MRI service oKnowledge of booking and capacity planning oUnderstanding of the full range of work procedures and practices requiring expertise within the specialism of MRI imaging oSound understanding of MR physics and image optimisation oPost graduate qualification or equivalent (intermediate/advanced) course in MRI oFormal Management and/or Leadership qualification oExperience of change management oExperience and understanding of the Quality Standard in Imaging and associated processes Skills & Abilities oAdvanced organisational and communication skills oAble to implement evidence- based practice oAble to use a wide range of IT systems and programmes effectively oConfident, assertive but diplomatic and approachable oAble to use own initiative when working single-handed oAble to work well under pressure oTeaching skills Personal Qualities oAbility to support, motivate and develop a team oAbility to work across professional and organisational boundaries internally and externally oAbility to undertake challenging conversations with both staff and patients oEffective role model, demonstrating WSFT Trust values at all times oHigh self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations oAble to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances oSelf-motivated oPossess integrity and empathy oAbility to be flexible in working hours oNo known contraindicated MRI implants. oAble to encourage others to be innovative in finding ways of improving the quality of services 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. West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & Newmarket Community Diagnostic Centre £47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer Annum, Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time,Part-time,Compressed hours Reference number 179-7420310-C Job locations West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & Newmarket Community Diagnostic Centre #J-18808-Ljbffr