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MRI Lead Radiographer

Duchy Hospital - Truro

Full Time - 37.5 hours

The successful candidate will be a qualified Radiographer and registered with the HCPC. You will have experience in managing a team of Radiographers or being an existing Lead MRI Radiographer within the NHS or Private Healthcare Service in the UK. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to take accountability and ownership of developing a department and managing a team. The successful applicant will lead on clinical aspects, training and competencies, QA, MRI safety investigations and ensure that the MRI team are kept up to date with current practise and protocols.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to join an organisation that invests in its facilities and staff, and who is looking to be part of a growing team. As the Lead, you will set the bar of what an exemplary patient experience looks like by being present in a clinical capacity, whilst also completing operational duties to ensure that the department excels alongside the other modalities within the diagnostic Service. The service will be open from 8 am – 8 pm, Monday to Saturday, shifts will align to the unit hours of opening.

Alongside your clinical accountabilities, you will be expected to undertake additional responsibilities to support the Imaging Services Manager. This will include completing audits, financial review and budget setting and staff resourcing. Your flexible and enthusiastic approach, alongside your priority management, will be vital to your success. Being RPS trained is desired but not essential. Being able to adhere to the guidelines set by the CQC, IR(ME)R and other regulatory bodies will be crucial to ensure a safe patient environment.

You will be accountable for the service within the MRI Department, having experience within a similar environment would be beneficial, but not essential.

If you feel you have the transferable skills needed for this role, then please apply!

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of commissioning a new MRI scanner for use
• HCPC Registration
• a DCR or BSc (Hons) radiography
• Evidence of a minimum of 2 years MRI experience ideally in cardiac and small bowel enterography and liver imaging.
• evidence of 2 years’ experience of managing a team of radiographers or as a Lead
• A flexible and dynamic approach
• Experience in supervising and assisting specialist and junior radiographers.
• experience of Responsibility for department MRI safety in line with local rules
• Leading departmental audits and Quality Assurance programmes.
• Competency in IV cannulation is essential
• Provide input to the review, update and implementation of departmental policy and procedural changes.
• Experience in ensuring all records are maintained in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Teach and lead the MRI service
• Commission a new MRI scanner for use
• Perform Specialised MRI such as Cardiac
• Prioritise workload according to clinical urgency/need when working single handed and running an area     
• Deliver a high-quality diagnostic imaging service for a varied caseload.
• Be highly proficient in the use of all equipment within scope of practice.
• Work with leading practitioners and cutting-edge practices, equipment and facilities
• Supervise and develop junior colleagues
• Responsible for MRI safety in line with local rules
• To work within IRMER and own scope of practice, in accordance with the code of conduct set out by the HCPC.
• Participate in departmental audits and Quality Assurance programme.
• Provide support to the Clinical Lead Radiographers.
• Ensure equipment is safe and fit for purpose and, can report faults in line with Ramsay Health policy.
• Competency in IV cannulation is essential
• Provide input to the review, update and implementation of departmental policy and procedural changes.
• Comply with all Ramsay Health policies and procedures.
• Ensure all records are maintained in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Participate in on call rota (must be able to attend site within one hour of call activation)

In return, we offer:

• Welcome Bonus.
• Relocation assistance available.
• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us 

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

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