Advanced MRI Radiographer

Job summary
This is a wonderful opportunity for an MRI radiographer with significant and varied experience to work in a cutting-edge clinical environment performing advanced MRI scanning.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled MRI radiographer with an extensive background in Neuro, MSK, Upper/Lower GI, Gynaecology, Prostate and Head/Neck MRI with Breast and Whole-Body MRI experience being desirable.

You will need to be team orientated with demonstrable teaching abilities as you will be working with under-graduates, trainee radiologists and trainee MRI radiographers.

The clinical range of patient presentations is wide, and we would expect the successful applicant to communicate effectively, with a patient centred approach.

Participation in the MRI extended week rota and the on-call rota is essential as is a desire to develop your MRI skills and abilities.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Main duties of the job

• You will be providing a high-quality diagnostic service and delivering excellent patient care whilst maintaining a safe working MRI environment.
• You will assist in providing an efficient MRI service which will include the MRI scanning alongside its associated administration duties.
• You will be responsible for organising the inpatient workflow and liaising with a multi-disciplinary team.
• You will be involved in the protocolling of MRI requests.
• You should have a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work, exceptional organisational skills that will enable you to manage a varied workload ensuring safe and clinical practices.

About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Radiography
• HCPC Registration
• Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development including post graduate specialist training equivalent to Master's level relevant to this role
• Competency of a SOR or UCLH recognised certificate for the administration of IV injections
• Evidence of knowledge of MR safety with the ability to investigate and assess implants at 1.5T and 3T
• Evidence of the ability to critically analyse MRI images

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of significant NHS experience with a minimum of 2 years
• Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of sub-speciality MRI scanning experience at 1.5T and 3T (such as but not limited to Neuro and spinal imaging MSK, Abdominal and pelvic imaging & Complex angiography studies)
• Evidence of significant experience in MRI imaging at Band 6 level or above for a minimum of 2 years
• Evidence of experience in the training/mentoring of staff and students and ability to adapt teaching /training styles in response to the needs of the trainee
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and quality assurance programme & maintenance of agreed standards

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge and ability to make adjustments to achieve excellent image quality
• Excellent written communication skills without the use of Artificial Intelligence
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and proficiency in utilising the latest and advanced MRI techniques
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others
• Good understanding of the legislation relating to the post
• Ability to view monitor screens for extended periods of time.

Values
Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication
Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Evidence of supervision of students

Additional information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.