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MRI Lead Radiographer

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Barrow-in-Furness

MRI Lead Radiographer

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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Barrow-in-Furness

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 17 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 284ae1f32fe04ef7b4ba28eb799d6381

Location ref: Barrow-in-Furness

Full Job Description

  • To act as the lead specialist radiographer in MR
  • To deputise for the lead radiographer in CT and support this service in their absence.
  • To manage the MR imaging department and lead a large team of specialist radiographers.
  • To produce high quality diagnostic investigations
  • To be responsible for writing policies and examination protocols alongside the Clinical Lead Radiologist.
  • To be responsible for setting up and maintaining quality assurance programs
  • To be responsible for risk assessment and health and safety of staff and patients.
  • To be ultimately responsible for the technical and diagnostic quality of the examinations performed.
  • To organise the daily workload
  • To supervise and train newly qualified or inexperienced radiographers.
    • Working for our organisation Furness General Hospital is on the doorstep to the Lake District, the Trust is set in some of the most remarkable surroundings in the UK, facilitating an abundance of outdoor activities. There are many OFSTED "Good" and "Outstanding" Primary and Secondary schools near by. We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full ED's, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

    University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated, experienced MR trained Radiographer to lead the MR Service at Furness General Hospital. This role will be suitable for someone who has proven experience in managing a MRI service or for an experienced Radiographer looking for a new challenge. The MR department at the FGH provides a wide range of MR imaging procedures including MSK, neurological, vascular and oncology. The Radiology department has Sectra PACS and RIS. The MRI department is equipped with two Siemens MRI scanners. We have introduced a full 7 day MRI service. Suitable applicants must be patient centred, caring and professional with recent extensive MRI experience, an interest in teaching, clinical governance and radiation protection, and either a Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography and be registered with the HCPC. Experience in CT is advantageous but not a requirement.

    The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive . The trust operates a No Smoking Policy. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview. We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts. Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment. We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle in to your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding.

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