MRI Radiographer

About the job

Job Summary

MRI Radiographer

Are you a motivated, passionate, and ambitious Radiographer ready to make a real impact? Ready for the next leap in your professional journey? Look no further! Join our MRI team and elevate your career at The Great Western Hospital where you can hone your skills in a dynamic and evolving modality.

This is a fantastic opportunity for established Radiographers with NHS experience looking to increase their knowledge and work with state-of-the-art equipment which currently includes a 5% recruitment and retention premium.

You should enjoy working collaboratively to provide the best possible care for our patients at all times. You will need excellent communication skills and have a flexible approach to work, as participation in extended working hours including evenings and weekends is essential.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of an efficient MRI service.
• To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service.
• To carry out a full range of MRI procedures to the agreed standards of the department.
• To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
• To maintain a safe working environment within the MRI department.
• To communicate effectively in order to ensure the smooth running of the service.
  
  
  

The is a very exciting time to join the MRI team!

If you would like to find out more please get in touch with our MRI Superintendent, Poorni Ravichandran on 01793 605392.

About Us

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.

• Service - We will put our patients first
• Teamwork - We will work together
• Ambition - We will aspire to provide the best service
• Respect - We will act with integrity
  
  
  

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Please see attached job description.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualifications Essential

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
• Displays evidence of CPD activities
• HCPC registration
  
  
  

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification
• Relevant study day attendance
  
  
  

Experience Essential

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a modaility
• Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques.
• Experience of working unsupervised.
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care.
• Knowledge of developments within the profession
  
  
  

Desirable

• Previous MRI experience
• 3 years post graduation experience
• Previous experience at NHS Band 6 level
• Experience of training staff and students
  
  
  

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab) .

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 (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).