MRI Radiographer (4)

MRI Radiographer

Closing Date 13th October 2023

Reference KPHNW/23/09/MRI

KMD has now developed into one of the leading imaging service providers in Northern Ireland. Following the expansion of the business we are now able to add to our exciting MRI team.

Location	Kingsbridge Private Hospital North West, Ballykelly
Salary	Graduate/Trainee MRI Radiographer: £33,000 MRI Radiographer: £35,000 Senior MRI Radiographer: £39,667
Department	Radiology
Contract	Permanent Full Time
Hours	To be Discussed at Interview
Responsible to	Lead MRI Radiographer
Accountable to	Allied Health Services Manager

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high quality diagnostic images and assist with the daily operational of the MRI department within the Kingsbridge Healthcare Group. The post holder will ensure that high standards of service with a patient focused approach is maintained while striving to maximise departmental efficiency on a daily basis.

Areas of Responsibility:

To work with the other members of the MRI department to provide a high-quality service in a rapidly developing environment.
To conduct screening safety checks with patients prior to examination, to obtain consent and ensure their suitability for imaging examinations.
To perform all examinations to the highest quality with adherence to the departmental protocols and procedures.
To work independently, exercise personal responsibility and maintain a strong clinical commitment and in accordance with continuing professional development requirements.
To work as part of a team and promote multidisciplinary team working.
To maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of equipment and manage faults effectively while having sufficient knowledge to work with other professionals to ensure that all services maintain this same standard.
To be flexible in providing extended working day and weekend cover in line with service demand.
To comply with legislative and company policies and procedures.
To actively support, through your actions, the marketing and promotion of the company.
To show a willingness to work in other modalities and sites within the group, if and when the need arises, although not on a routine basis.

Key Duties

To assist running MRI department on a day-to-day basis
To be up to date with current MRI guidelines set out in MHRA guidelines.
To work in accordance with the MRI Local Rules and the Standard Operating Procedures.
To assist in the smooth operation of an efficient Imaging service on a daily basis by effectively organising and co-ordinating tasks and resources, show initiative in being able to provide solutions to service delivery problems in unforeseen circumstances.
To maintain accurate and concise records to provide the data necessary for the evaluation and development of the service.
To act as a professional in treating each patient as an individual in terms of courtesy, kindness, compassion and confidentiality.
To use relevant knowledge, clinical experience and departmental protocols to select the appropriate parameters in order to ensure effective diagnostic imaging.
Maintain the Quality system for KMD including incidents and complaints.

This job description is not definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the service.

Personal Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Graduate/Trainee MRI Radiographer

BSc Radiography/DCR(R), or equivalent

MRI Radiographer

BSc Radiography/DCR(R), or equivalent

1 year MRI experience

Recognised cannulation course

Cardiac MRI experience

Senior MRI Radiographer

BSc Radiography/DCR(R), or equivalent

Post graduate qualification in MRI

MRI intra-orbital foreign bodies (IOFB) reporting course

Cardiac MRI experience

Essential Criteria

Training

· Evidence of continued professional development.

· Willingness to undertake training and development, when necessary

Special Knowledge and Skills

· HCPC Registration at time of appointment

Personal Attributes

· Commitment to professional and self-development

· Strong understanding of leadership requirements and conflict resolution skills

· Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills

· Good decision-making skills

· Reliable, courteous, and innovative

· Flexible, able, and willing to work in a changing environment

· Good IT skills

· Outstanding verbal articulation and personable approach to the public and staff

Other

Hold a current full UK driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle on appointment. This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by KHG.