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Senior Radiographer (CT / MRI Scanning)

Employer
The Meriden Hospital Advanced Imaging Centre
Location
Coventry
Salary
£23000/annum
Closing date
19 May 2019

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Sector
Healthcare & Medical
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent
Senior Radiographer (CT / MRI Scanning)  Position: Senior Radiographer CT and MRI Scanning  Location: The Meriden Advanced Imaging Centre in Coventry  Job type: Part Time, Permanent  Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday  Salary: £23K pro rata (£39K FTE)  About the role:  A rare opportunity has arisen for a Senior Radiographer at The Meriden Advanced Imaging Centre in Coventry.  The Senior Radiographer will provide a safe, efficient and professional radiographic service, maintaining a high standard of individualised patient care. They will participate in service activity within CT and MRI modalities .To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients. To develop and improve professional expertise via Continual Professional Development (CPD) and be involved in staff education.  Responsibilities:  - Undertake specialised radiographic procedures in CT and MRI modalities to maintain the required standards in accordance with established regulations, protocols and procedures  - Support in the organisation of the day to day management of activities within the department  - Assess and implement techniques to ensure optimum quality image is delivered at all times, seeking advice and support from senior management as required  - Demonstrate ability to utilise the Imaging related equipment and accessories correctly, reporting any faults  - Conversant with the IT systems and ensure that accurate records are entered and maintained  - Participate in Governance programs including regular auditing and quality control  - Provide high standard of clinical service to the patient whilst adapting the procedure as applicable to the specific needs of the patient  - Participate in IV injections  - Work in accordance with the “Code of Practice for the use of Ionising Radiation” and IR(M)ER regulations  - Document, and report any adverse incident or near misses on the incident reporting system (Datix)  - Support administrative team with patient bookings, vetting and administrative duties when required  - Communicate in a professional manner, safely, effectively and empathetically with patients and their carers prior to, during and after an examination  - Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues and Consultants Radiologists to ensure the smooth running of the service  - Keep accurate documentation and patient records in line with TMAIC protocols and in line with GDPR regulations  - Ensure all examinations and associated narrative/notes have been entered onto the local IT systems  About the candidate:  - Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography with a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience  - Current State Registration with HCPC  - Clinical Experience and technical knowledge of CT and MRI scanning techniques  - Ability to administer IV contrast media  - Evidence of CPD  - Computer literate  - Exemplary professional approach and patient skills; particularly with claustrophobic patients  - Excellent communication skills and use of English language  - Ability to work under pressure  Desirable:  - Cardiac CT and MRI knowledge  - CT Interventional experience  - Experience in Private Healthcare  -Recognised IV Cannulation and administration course  -ILS trained  You may have experience of the following: Radiographer, Senior Radiographer, Mobile Radiographer, MRI Radiographer, Superintendent Radiographer, Radiography, CT, MRI, etc

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