MRI Radiographer

To be one of a team of senior radiographers rotating through the department including A&E, Theatres, CT, fluoroscopy and rotating to satellite units in the community as required. Opportunity will be available for staff to specialise dependent on service needs into area such as Cath lab, Mammography, MRI., Clinical/Professional/Technical To rotate through the department undertaking unsupervised procedures in the following areas:

• MRI at Warwick and Stratford
To perform all clinical examinations to the highest standards according to departmental policies and procedures. To set high standards of patient care, monitor, initiate and implement changes where necessary to improve care. To assist and advise radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographic aides where necessary. To ensure knowledge is kept up to date with the latest developments in radiography and instigate change in liaison with Supt Radiographers and General Manager Diagnostics in line with developments. To take part in weekend and week day shifts for radiographers or any negotiated system of extended hours programme, which may be introduced, working nights may also be required. To maintain clean, tidy and appropriately equipped rooms/areas ready for immediate use. To be familiar with all departmental clinical protocols and procedures for all modalities. Managerial To assist with the daily duty roster ensuring all modalities are staffed appropriately with radiographers and support staff, when acting as the lead in the A&E department. To monitor and report faults with equipment in the MRI departments In the absence of the Modality Lead:
• Liaise with the equipment manufacturers with reference to breakdowns/faults.
• Co-ordinate the daily workload.
To report sickness/absence to the Modality Lead/General Manager Diagnostics. To manage non clinical staff and allocate daily workload e.g. porters, To participate in the daily clinical training of undergraduate students from UCE, Birmingham or elective students from other organisations. To attend mandatory statutory training within the Trust on a yearly basis. To ensure knowledge is kept up to date in line with developments and technology and maintain an individual CPD portfolio. To assist, advise, teach junior radiographers and support staff techniques and procedures as required and be involved in the formative/summative assessment for graduate and adaption students. To participate in appraisals, personal reviews and work to agreed objectives. Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, H/S) To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety, Infection Control, COSHH, IRMER and IRR. To participate in radiology clinical audit. To work within and adhere to standards and operational policies relating to the Trust and Radiology Department. Review mistakes, incidents, near misses, complaints and successes to promote performance for self and patients. To ensure the weekly/monthly radiology equipment QA programme is maintained, reporting any issues to the RA for diagnostics. Communication To liaise with all staff members with specific reference to professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement. To liaise with wards, departments, clinicians, clerical and support staff to achieve maximum efficiency. Liaise with radiology call centre to ensure the appointments system is optimised ensuring full utilisation of Human and equipment resources. Advise and liaise with clinicians within the Trust and across the PCT for examinations and results if required in respect of patient care. Maintain patient records for all examinations as per departmental protocol (Paper and Computerised).


• DCR or BSc in Radiology
• Evidence of CPD since qualification
• State Registered
• Experience in CT and/or another specialist area, Minimum 2 years post registration, High quality clinical skills in plain film
• Broad clinical experience
• Ability to work in busy A&E environment managing daily workload
• Able to undertake QA tests for all equipment
• Good communication skills
• Articulate, able to communicate with Consultant Radiologists and all other staff within department
• Ability to liaise with consultants/ward staff within Trust
• Able to liaise closely with Senior AED/ITU staff/theatre for medical emergencies/GA
• Ability to work in busy A&E environment managing daily workload
• Knowledge of IRMER and ionising radiation regulations
• Proven organisational skills in post e.g. covering sick leave, holiday etc
• Desire to extend role, Keen to progress within the fluorography and mammography specialties
• Potential to demonstrate leadership skills
• Well-developed communication skills
• CT experience
• Knowledge of working in more than one organisation
• Analytical skills, Team member - ability to lead
• Calm under pressure
• Good organisational skills
• Methodical
• Positive/tolerant outlook
• Responsive to positive change
• Shows initiative
• Progressive
• Able to accept and give structured criticism to all staff
• Highly motivated and with the ability to motivate others
• High energy and resilience - ability to work and remain calm under pressure
• Corporate approach to Trust objectives
• Interact with established focus groups within the directorate
• Motivate others
• Work single handed
• Able to implement new ideas to benefit the patient and working environment, Willing to work to suit workload
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Active
• Good Physical Health
• No recurring illness, Able to work shift system introduced, on call and weekends
• Willing to work to suit workload
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Active
• Good Physical Health
• No recurring illness
  
  The Trust is situated in the heart of Warwickshire with great transport links (both road & rail) to London and the North., Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2


• Current Band 6 or more than 2years experience