Bank Radiographer Band 7
- NHS
- Full Time
- Broomfield
- 26.83 an hour
Job Description
Job summary
JOB TITLE: Band 7 Lead MRI Radiographer
LOCATION: Broomfield
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
DIRECTORATE: Care Group 4; Clinical Services - Radiology
DEPARTMENT: Radiology
GRADE: Band 7
RESPONSIBLE TO: Temporary Staffing
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Temporary Staffing
(We are not able to offer sponsorship on any bank vacancies at MSE so all applicants must possess unrestricted right to work in the UK)
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be an expert in MRI and will maintain that expertise at the highest level participating in service delivery on both main and satellite sites over 7 days in line with departmental rosters
Demonstrate leadership and will be responsible for supporting the management, training, supervision and monitoring of all staff in their modality specific area alongside the other CT/MRI Senior team.
They will ensure that best evidence-based practice is used at all times. They will actively contribute to the evaluation and commissioning of new equipment, supporting staff in their use of equipment.
They will assist with developing protocols and standard operating procedures and ensuring compliance within the MRI department.
They will be an expert in MRI safety for the department, working closely with the MRI senior team to ensure that best practice is maintained with regards to MRI safety.
About us
Bank at MSE Trust are looking for applicants to join the Hospital Bank team. Joining the Staff Bank with Mid and South Essex Trust offers you the flexibility to pick up shifts which suit your lifestyle, meaning that you can pick up anything from full time lines of work to the occasional shift.
The many benefits of joining the Mid and South Essex Trust Bank are listed below: Flexible working patterns - including first choice of available Bank shifts - Day / Night / Weekends. Access to the NHS Stakeholder Pension & NHS discounts.
Weekly payroll service. Training and development opportunities including free access to mandatory training. Occupational Health service. 24 hour booking service. To apply for this opportunity all candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK
Job responsibilities
Analytical and Planning
- Using your knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and image parameters modify your mri protocol when pathology is identified. You shall adapt techniques and imaging parameters to carry out further scans if required to aid diagnosis
- Participate in the vetting requests in line with clinical pathways and hold discussions with medical teams/referring clinicians regarding relevant protocols
- In liaison with co-workers, ensure the smooth running of the list making clinically informed decisions to manage the emergency, in-patient and out-patient demands
- Calculate the eGFR to establish the patients suitability for contrast agents
Clinical Duties
- Perform a broad range of scanning procedures to a high level of accuracy, adapting radiographic technique where necessary, following careful assessment of the patients condition and the complex, clinical information received
- Prioritise workload according to clinical urgency/need when working single handed and running an area.
Please see full JD for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or BSc Hons. Diagnostic Imaging
Experience
Essential
- Expertise in all areas of Ultrasound scanning
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MSE Basildon/Southend/Broomfield
Court Road
Broomfiled
CM1 5ET
