NHS
Job title:
Specialist Cardiac MRI Radiographer
Company
NHS
Job description
Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, experienced Cardiac MRI Radiographer looking for the opportunity to work within a friendly, hard-working, ambitious and highly skilled team of rotational Specialist Radiographers within the Cardiac MRI suite?Do you aspire to join a World Class Centre, leading in Cardiac Research and paving the way for innovative and exciting opportunities within the field of Cross-Sectional Cardiac Imaging?Do you possess the right professional and personal skills needed for this busy and specialised service and relish the challenge of working in Europe’s biggest cardiovascular centre?If so, joining the Barts Heart Centre Radiography department may be the correct move for you. We are currently seeking a Specialist Cardiac Radiographer to cover maternity leave within our Cardiac MRI service. The department is made up of 3 dedicated Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Imaging scanners and a Cardiac CT (CCT) scanner, with plans to expand our services across the Trust.The department has won 2 awards for scanning pacemakers and is a National Leader in scanning patients with Cardiac devices. As part of Barts Heart Centre, the department is involved in a large amount of research and complex scanning with plenty of opportunities to get involved. We are immensely proud to have many of our Radiographers publishing research and representing us at conferences both in the UK and around the World.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work as a specialist in Cardiac MRI and be responsible for providing safe, prompt and effective imaging with a variable caseload of patients. Depending on the skill set and interests of the post holder the role can include rotation through Cardiac Cath labs which may involve on-call duties. Patients will present with a full range of complex conditions and the post holder will be responsible for carrying out the appropriate diagnostic procedures to support the diagnosis of complex conditions. The post holder will supervise, support and assist students and junior radiographers in service delivery and personal development.About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Date posted07 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum incContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number259-6841776SBH-AJob locationsSt. Bartholomew’s HospitalLondonEC1A 7BEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- BSc or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC State Registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate specialist training in MRI.
ExperienceEssential
- Demonstrable evidence of post qualification experience
- Demonstratable evidence of experience working independently as a Cardiac MRI Radiographer
- Experience of working with junior staff and students.
Desirable
- Experience in perusing innovation and role development in radiography.
SkillsEssential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Advanced knowledge in a range of Imaging techniques and innovations.
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
- Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee.
- Team player with enthusiasm to learn Cardiac Radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
- PACS, RIS and CRS knowledge and experience.
- IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others.
- Ability to work under pressure whilst subject to interruption.
- Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts.
- Very high personal and radiographic standards, with attention to detail.
- Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions.
- Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
- Good Understanding of legislation relating to Health & Safety and Magnet Safety.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- BSc or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC State Registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate specialist training in MRI.
ExperienceEssential
- Demonstrable evidence of post qualification experience
- Demonstratable evidence of experience working independently as a Cardiac MRI Radiographer
- Experience of working with junior staff and students.
Desirable
- Experience in perusing innovation and role development in radiography.
SkillsEssential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Advanced knowledge in a range of Imaging techniques and innovations.
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
- Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee.
- Team player with enthusiasm to learn Cardiac Radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
- PACS, RIS and CRS knowledge and experience.
- IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others.
- Ability to work under pressure whilst subject to interruption.
- Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts.
- Very high personal and radiographic standards, with attention to detail.
- Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions.
- Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
- Good Understanding of legislation relating to Health & Safety and Magnet Safety.
Expected salary
£44806 – 53134 per year
Location
London
Job date
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:29:12 GMT
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