Current jobs related to Radiographer (Cardiac MRI) (XR07) - Leeds - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

  • MRI Radiographer Position

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom RIG Healthcare Full time

    We are seeking an experienced MRI Radiographer to join our team at RIG Healthcare. As a leading agency in Imaging, we have an ongoing contract opportunity for a professional with 6 months of NHS experience and the right to work in the UK.The position involves performing MRI scans in Bradford, offering a competitive salary of £32 per hour, with higher rates...

  • Band 7 Locum MRI Radiographer

    3 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Hunter AHP Resourcing Full time

    Band 7 Locum MRI Radiographer - Leeds Our agency desk have a niche opportunity based with a Leeds hospital to start this new year 2025! The MRI service are looking for a Radiographer to join on a locum basis; experience in specialised imaging techniques such as CT, interventional radiology/cardiology is essential given this is a Band 7 post.  PLEASE NOTE:...

  • Band 7 Locum MRI Radiographer

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Hunter AHP Resourcing Full time

    Band 7 Locum MRI Radiographer - LeedsOur agency desk have a niche opportunity based with a Leeds hospital to start this new year 2025! The MRI service are looking for a Radiographer to join on a locum basis; experience in specialised imaging techniques such as CT, interventional radiology/cardiology is essential given this is a Band 7 post. PLEASE NOTE:...

  • Band 7 Locum MRI Radiographer

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Band 7 Locum MRI Radiographer - Leeds Our agency desk have a niche opportunity based with a Leeds hospital to start this new year 2025! The MRI service are looking for a Radiographer to join on a locum basis; experience in specialised imaging techniques such as CT, interventional radiology/cardiology is essential given this is a Band 7 post.  PLEASE...

  • MRI Specialist

    4 days ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Hunter AHP Resourcing Full time

    Opportunity for a Band 7 Locum MRI RadiographerIn our continued efforts to provide exceptional imaging services, we are seeking an experienced MRI radiographer to join our team on a locum basis. The successful candidate will be required to have extensive experience in MRI radiography and specialised imaging techniques such as CT and interventional...

  • X-Ray and MRI Radiographer

    3 days ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Practice Plus Group Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Radiographer to join our team at Practice Plus Group's mobile unit in Southampton.The successful candidate will have a strong background in diagnostic imaging, with a focus on X-ray and MRI procedures. They will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring accurate diagnoses, and contributing to the success...

  • MRI Scan Technologist Vacancy

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom RIG Healthcare Full time

    Join our team at RIG Healthcare as an MRI Radiographer and enjoy a rewarding career with a competitive salary. We require an experienced professional with 6 months of NHS experience and the right to work in the UK to fill this contract opportunity.As an MRI Radiographer, you will be responsible for performing scans in Bradford, working on a regular schedule...

  • Radiography Assistant

    7 months ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    Principal Duties & Areas of Responsibility 1. To be fully aware of the potential hazards of working in an area of strong magnetic field and to be familiar with Trust local rules for Cardiac MR safety pertaining to the assistant role. 2. To ensure that all persons entering the scanner examination room have completed an Cardiac MRI safety checklist and have...

  • Radiography Professional

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom RIG Healthcare Full time

    Diagnostic Radiographer Role AvailableRIG Healthcare has a rich history of supplying the NHS and Private sector with imaging professionals. We offer competitive rates for Radiography, Radiotherapy, and Sonography roles throughout the UK and Ireland.About the Job:A three-day-per-week position with a focus on MRI scanningHours of work: 8am – 8pmPaid directly...

  • Research Radiographer Specialist

    4 days ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled Research Radiographer Specialist to join its esteemed team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional expertise in MRI imaging, with a strong understanding of research principles and methodologies.This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical and research...

  • Diagnostic Radiographer

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom RIG Healthcare Full time

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Radiographer WantedWe're CPL Healthcare, the top agency in Imaging across the UK and Ireland. With over 17 years of experience, we provide excellent service and supply various Radiography, Radiotherapy, and Sonography roles nationwide.Position Overview:An ongoing contract starting in AugustWorking as part of a skilled team...

  • Clinical Scientist Lead

    4 days ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Clinical Scientist to join our team at the NHS. As a key member of our department, you will provide technical and scientific support to MRI services, contributing to the development of our MR physics service and participating in research projects.The role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of...

  • MRI Scanner Operator

    1 month ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom RIG Healthcare Full time

    Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced MRI Radiographer to join our team in Yorkshire. As part of this role, you will be responsible for performing MR scans and working closely with our experienced team.

  • Clinical MRI Expert

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Scientific Services Specialist to join our team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. In this role, you will provide expert scientific advice and support for the MRI services at the Trust, with a focus on developing and implementing effective protocols and procedures.You will work closely with clinicians, radiographers,...

  • Clinical Scientist Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Clinical Scientist to join our team as a Medical Physics Expert. The successful candidate will work closely with radiographers, radiologists, clinicians, cardiac physiologists, and cardiologists to deliver high-quality MRI services.The role involves developing and implementing new protocols, ensuring...

  • Clinical MRI Specialist

    4 days ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Job Title:Clinical MRI SpecialistCompany Overview:Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a leading provider of healthcare services, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care and research. Our hospital provides a wide range of services, including cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, and neurological services.Job Description:We are seeking an...

  • MRI Physicist Specialist

    4 days ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Description:This position involves working as a Clinical Scientist within the NHS, providing technical and scientific support to MRI services across Leeds and surrounding regions. The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including developing multiple aspects of MR physics service, providing expert advice on safety aspects of MRI, and...

  • Principal Clinical Scientist MRI

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Expected Shortlisting Date:08/01/2025Planned Interview Date:16/01/2025The successful candidate will be part of a team of 7 MR clinical scientists delivering a range of scientific services to providers of clinical and research MRI services within Leeds and surrounding region. The 14 systems supported across Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and the University of...

  • Principal Clinical Scientist MRI

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Expected Shortlisting Date: 08/01/2025 Planned Interview Date: 16/01/2025 The successful candidate will be part of a team of 7 MR clinical scientists delivering a range of scientific services to providers of clinical and research MRI services within Leeds and surrounding region. The 14 systems supported across Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and the...

  • Locum MRI Specialist for Leeds Healthcare Institution

    1 day ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Hunter AHP Resourcing Full time

    About the Role:We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Locum MRI Radiographer to join our team in Leeds. As a trusted partner, we provide unparalleled support and resources to help you excel in your role.Job Specifications:Strong background in MRI radiographyAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication skillsWhat We...

Radiographer (Cardiac MRI) (XR07)

1 month ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

Job summary

Cardio-Respiratoryare looking for a highly motivated and skilled Band 7 Radiographer to join ourteam of #ExceptionalPeople who provide #ExcellentCare and to work in one of theUKs leading BSCMR accredited centres for Cardiac MRI excellence with a world-leadingreputation for its high impact research, clinical service and educationaltraining.

Allaspects of Cardiac MRI experience is preferred, however full training will beprovided to the successful post holder.

Forfurther information or to arrange an informal site visit please contact: DavidShelley -

Cardiac MRI Service Manager

Main duties of the job

Thesuccessful applicant will provide support to both clinical NHS and researchscanning. This integration between the two services offers an excellentopportunity to broaden your current skill base and develop your specialistskills all whilst contributing to research and innovation. The successfulapplicant will have excellent communication skills, have a patient centredapproach and be ready to learn and expand their knowledge. Whilst experience inCardiac MRI would be beneficial to the post, the successful applicant willreceive the relevant training on Philips and Siemens scanners to ensure theyare highly proficient in all aspects of Cardiac MRI.

Asa department, continual professional development of our staff is our mainpriority with many available in-house training opportunities includingsub-specialisation in paediatric MRI and involvement in research.

This is a part time post of hours per week, theworking schedule will be discussed in the interview.

About us

Comeand join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing ourvision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great careand rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers inthe UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.

AtCardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive,caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part ofwhat make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as wellas a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out whatthey see as important to how we work.Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PrincipalDuties & Areas of Responsibility

ClinicalResponsibilities

Toact as Operator, Practitioner and, where necessary, Referrer within theirown scope of practice, by clinically justifying examinations as defined inIR(ME)R 2017 and local protocols.

Tobe able to justify imaging request cards in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017Section 6 Paragraph 5 and, in the absence of a Radiologist advise referringclinicians of the most appropriate investigation.

Tocollaborate with cardiologists and Lead CMRI Radiologists in the planning andevaluation of imaging protocols for patient examinations, in addition developnew protocols and techniques in line with technical advances in area ofspeciality and to ensure all staff within the department are trainedaccordingly.

Tomatch the clinical indications presented by the referrer to a departmentalprotocol with the freedom to modify protocols where appropriate to optimisediagnostic information in view of clinical indications, imaging findings orpatient condition.

Towork as an autonomous practitioner using specialised skills to ensure optimumquality using lowest possible radiation doses where appropriate.

Tohave a high degree of professional/personal autonomy with the ability to makeclinical judgements/decisions using knowledge, skills and experience withfreedom/discretion to act independently.

Torecognise and act upon unexpected critical findings on imaging in the absenceof a radiologist, patients requiring acute admission or referral tospecialist outpatient clinics.

Toprovide, receive and conclude highly sensitive and complex information.

Toparticipate in clinical research projects relevant to the speciality.

Dependanton the area of speciality, the post holder will be able to perform rolespreviously undertaken by radiologists interpret images/data to provideprovisional and /or authorised reports, and / or undertake interventionalprocedures, biopsies / line insertions.

Toensure that infection control procedures and observation of sterile fields areutilised when necessary, paying particular attention to the protection ofclients, staff and equipment during handling of pathological specimens ifrequired.

Toadminister the appropriate drugs, radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents by thecorrect method within their scope of work as authorised by the Trust.

Tobe aware of any contraindications to the above substances and the appropriateactions to take.

Toassess and evaluate special needs of individual patients and tailor positioningand procedures to their clinical needs, which involve overcoming barriers tounderstanding.

Toanticipate where patient communication difficulties might make completion ofthe pre examination checklist impossible and to implement alternative methodsto ensure patient safety is maintained at all time.

Tocommunicate effectively and empathetically with patients, in particularly besensitive to patients anxieties.

Toprovide a safe environment for patients within their clinical area using safehandling guidelines and risk assessment procedures.

Toact as point of advice and guidance for patient enquires regarding theirreferral and act as patient advocate.

Toact as a point of advice for patient enquires regarding their referral /appointment, for and Liaison Service (PALS), Interpretation Services andhospital Transport.

Liaisewith teams which are external to radiology, ward, clinics, hotel servicesand facilities.

Tobe aware of National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelinesappropriate to their speciality and be able to use this knowledge to steerpatients through all issues relating to hospital attendance, radiationprotection issues, Patient Advice the heath care pathway.

OperationalResponsibilities

Takea leading role in the development and implementation of work policies andprotocols within the specialist area.

Toparticipate in the production of complex staffing rosters and workload.

Planand prioritise workload including liaison with other disciplines.

Tobe responsible for setting and maintaining the standards for the radiographicservice and ensuring junior staff comply with departmental and professionalstandards of practice.

Tosupervise imaging Quality Assurance tests, analyse and evaluate results andliaise with physicists and equipment engineers.

Toencourage and develop all radiography staff by being responsible for monitoringtheir performance and implementing training and development programmes.

Tobe able to use expert knowledge and clinical judgement to determine thealteration of an examination from the departmental protocols withoutconsultation with Cardiologists.

Deliveryof service on a day to day basis, deputising for the Lead CMRI Lead Servicemanager when necessary.

Liaisewith other departments and colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient servicedelivery and patient care.

Toparticipate in the safe transfer of patients and equipment within thedepartment and hospital using trust manual handling guidelines and riskassessments.

Collect,collate and analyse workload or other statistics required for departmentalpurposes or for service review.

Todevise, implement and feedback on audit projects and promote evidenced basedpractice in order to develop and maintain a high quality patient focussedservice.

ManagerialResponsibilities

Asdelegated by the Lead CMRI Radiologists, undertake staff performancedevelopment reviews, and participate in the professional development process,including the production of individual personal development plans, that link tothe Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).

Provideguidance and support to all grades of staff.

Toestablish, monitor and maintain effective working relationships with staff fromother disciplines in order to further the aims of radiology.

Supportthe superintendent in the day to day organisation and supervision of staff andequipment, taking into account workload and skill mix across the department.

Deployresources effectively and efficiently to provide a high quality service to thepatient.

Toidentify, record and prioritise faults on imaging equipment, reporting them tothe appropriate authority, the equipment manufacturer. In addition take into account the effect on the service to the patient and re-arrange the worklists accordingly to ensure minimum inconvenience to the patient.

Tocritically evaluate new equipment and accessories prior to procurement asdelegated by the superintendent radiographer.

Assistin the recruitment and selection of new staff as delegated by thesuperintendent Radiographer.

Toundertake first line complaint handling, dealing with radiographic problems inthe absence of the Superintendent Radiographer.

Tobe aware of targets / co-ordination and escalation policies in use within thedepartment / Trust.

Education,Training, Research and Development.

Tofacilitate the education of other health professionals and possibly the generalpublic, in health promotional activities and the uses of the different forms ofradiological imaging modalities.

Takea lead role in training within the specialist field.

Collaboratewith education providers in the co-ordination and delivery of clinical trainingfor student CMRI radiographers, CMRI graduate radiographers and post graduateradiographers from within and external to the trust.

Thepost holder may be required to organise, lecture or act as external examinerfor undergraduate and / or post graduate courses both at LTH or outside. Universities.

Providewritten assessments of junior staff in accordance with each academicinstitutions requirements.

Keepabreast of current literature and opinion in order to maintain best practice inaccordance with clinical governance principles.

Thepost holder will undertake all mandatory training required of the role.

Maintenanceof expert knowledge in their specialised field by continuing professionaldevelopment in accordance with the Health Professions council.

Toassist in the development of CMRI Radiographer extended role initiatives andparticipate in the development of the CMRI Radiographer Assistant / AssistantPractitioner programme.

Toassist in the training of junior medical staff, particularly with regard to thetechnical and / practical aspects of specialised examinations.

Toprovide safety training in specialist areas for staff both within and externalto Radiology, ICU staff.

Inconjunction with superintendent radiographer evaluate on-going clinicalcompetence of radiographic staff as required.

Toformulate and review a comprehensive induction / training programme for allstaff new to the specialist area.

Tobe aware of innovations in techniques, equipment and applications in the fieldof radiography.

OtherDuties

Informationand Record Keeping

Ensurewritten and electronic records are maintained accurately and timely for selfand others.

Beresponsible for the integrity of data on the image related computer data basesheld by the department.

UsePC to provide departmental documents, procedures and images for trainingpurposes.

Contributeto the departmental web site.

Befully competent in the operation of the Trust Radiology Information System.

Participatein audit projects, including gathering evidence for best practice assessment,either of own work, or that of the department or others.

The jobholder must respect patient confidentiality atall times adhering to the Data Protection Act.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of experience /expertise of specialised imaging Experience in first-line supervision or management Evidence of sound knowledge of clinical practice and CPD to an appropriate level. Understanding of specific legislation or guidance appropriate to their designated modality. Evidence of advanced knowledge and specialist experience

Desirable

Experience of quality assurance and audit programmes

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

Advanced interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), with management, staff and patients. Skills and knowledge to expand the patient's medical history by direct discussion and focussed questioning Understanding and exhibiting skills of a team leader, helping to motivate others within that team Ability to work independently and use own initiative to solve problems and make decisions

Desirable

Communication skills enabling the radiographer to work with varying patients with different needs Leadership skills to manage personal/departmental workflow and motivate others

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography Diploma of the College in Radiographers (Diagnostic) State Registration (HPC) Commitment to undergo all training requirements of the post.

Desirable

MSc in Radiography/higher diploma in Radiography Research module at degree level or evidence of research in practice Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent in specialist area.