Bank MRI Radiographer

Job summary

We are looking for a positive, driven, experienced and enthusiastic MRI Radiographer's who are willing to develop and contribute to providing a high quality, efficient and effective service within the imaging department. With responsibility for the day-to-day running of MRI lists, quality management of equipment and images, and administrative duties as required to maintain an efficient service. The post-holder should possess a BSc/DCR in Radiography, or equivalent and be a HCPC state-registered Radiographer.

You will be expected to promote the highest levels of quality healthcare as part of the multidisciplinary team and maintain a high professional and technical standard through personal Continuing Professional Development. You will also be responsible in managing the workflow and ensuring all data input is recorded accurately for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to providing a high quality, efficient and effective service within the imaging department, with responsibility for the day-to-day running of MRI lists, quality management of equipment and images, and administrative duties as required to maintain an efficient service. To ensure an exemplary level of customer service is upheld to patients, consultants and the clinic team at all times. To lead and supervise more junior members of the team contributing to their learning and development, ensuring patient safety at all times. To perform a range of general and specialised examinations in MRI, maintaining the highest professional and technical standards, whilst promoting high professional and ethical standards of clinical practice to ensure that all aspects of clinical governance are fulfilled. To promote the highest quality healthcare as part of the multidisciplinary team and maintain a high professional and technical standard through personal Continuing Professional Development. To manage the workflow and ensure all data input is recorded accurately for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes.

About us

We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.

Our approach means that whether it's speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why we've been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.

We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether we're interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, we're always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.

We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever we're interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.

We inspire with passion. It's hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. There's no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and that's what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)

Private Healthcare (Employer paid)

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Blue Light Card

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to providing a high quality,efficient and effective service within the imaging department, withresponsibility for the day-to-day running of MRI lists, quality management ofequipment and images, and administrative duties as required to maintain anefficient service.

To ensure an exemplary level of customer serviceis upheld to patients, consultants and the clinic team at all times.

To lead and supervise more junior members of theteam contributing to their learning and development, ensuring patient safety atall times.

To perform a range of general and specialisedexaminations in MRI, maintaining the highest professional and technicalstandards, whilst promoting high professional and ethical standards of clinicalpractice to ensure that all aspects of clinical governance are fulfilled.

To promote the highest quality healthcare aspart of the multidisciplinary team and maintain a high professional andtechnical standard through personal Continuing Professional Development.

To manage the workflow and ensure all data inputis recorded accurately for both patient record integrity and statisticalevaluation purposes.

MAJORRESPONSIBILITIES:

To exercise the highest standard of patient careand actively improve the patient experience.

To assist in the training of current MRIradiographers and provide support to other staff who a required in theatres orx-ray rooms.

Performing pre-examination safety andidentification checks with patients and staff.

Perform examinations either in person or as partof the team, maintaining high professional standards and supporting andmonitoring the quality standards of the directorate.

To demonstrate a specialist skill in adaptingtechnique to achieve high quality diagnostic products in patients whosecondition would otherwise prevent this, without compromising care, thisinvolves frequent dealing with patients who are in pain and distress.

To provide a safe environment for both staff,patients and visitors, complying with current legislation relating to all aspectsof health and safety, reporting any untoward incidents and having involvementin risk assessments, and incident reporting.

To ensure that any faults are recorded andreported to the Imaging Lead. To liaise with engineers as required.

To ensure equipment quality assurance is carriedout as required.

GENERALRESPONSIBILITIES:

To ensure that all information of a confidentialnature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.

To notify the Imaging Lead or ExecutiveDirector, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty.

To adhere to all Company policies and procedureswithin the defined timescales.

To complete and adhere to all Mandatory Trainingrequirements including the management of health and safety, risk management andadverse incidents.

To maintain a professional appearance and mannerat all times.

Partake in the appraisal scheme and to ensurethat objectives are supported and met within available resources.

To maintain accurate departmental records andensure conformance to the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Principles and Code ofConduct to ensure that appropriate security measures are in operation at alltimes.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

In the course of seeking treatment, patientsentrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation totheir health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right toexpect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined inthis Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidentialinformation relating to patients and their carers, they may also have access toinformation relating to the Clinic as a business organisation. All suchinformation from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers or thebusiness of the Clinic may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordancewith Healthshare policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and data protection.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum 2 years post registration experience. Excellent radiographic knowledge and recent plain film experience. Ability to deliver excellent patient care. Ability to perform MRI examinations and be willing to further train.

Desirable

Experience in performing DXA examinations. IV Cannulation certification.

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered. Maintains a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio.

Desirable

Existing RPS training qualifications.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Time management skills. Good IT skills. Excellent communication skills. Able to prioritise and work under pressure. Highly motivated. Supervisory skills. Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality.

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