Job summary
We are going through an exciting period of positive change at RWT as we grow our services and our teams. We hope you will be our next key team member.
The MRI department at New Cross hospital consists of three scanners and our Cannock site will have a brand-new facility with further MRI units.
You will work alongside an innovative team of professionals, performing a wide range of MRI examinations including advanced cardiac scanning. In addition, you will offer support, guidance and training to junior members of staff and trainees, helping develop people and services.
We are passionate about providing excellent patient care and as a senior radiographer, you will be an integral part of the patients care and journey through radiology. We are equally committed to growing you as a professional and have multiple opportunities for growth and career progression including post graduate training and advanced learning/development.
You must have a degree or equivalent qualification in Diagnostic Radiography and be registered with the HCPC.
Hours will include weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will offer our patients the highest standard of imaging and patient care in an MRI focused setting.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly to provide services on a rota that will include working at weekends, during evenings and on Bank Holidays.
The post holder will have sufficient technical knowledge to produce high quality diagnostic images. Full equipment training for external candidates will be provided.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work on a rotation, undertaking radiographic duties in at least one clinical area primarily MRI scanning.
To work flexibly to provide these services including at weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays.
To ensure that you have sufficient equipment training and technical knowledge to produce high quality diagnostic images.
To ensure that you use all equipment safely and in accordance with operating/manufacturer instructions and that you and all staff using equipment are competent and trained to do so.
To undertake training on the Patient Management System (PMS), the Radiology Information System (RIS) and the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) to ensure that patient information is stored and retrieved accurately.
To Participate in the vetting of appropriate referrals in line with radiology authorisation guidelines.
The post holder may be required to administer I.V injections of contrast media to patients.
To work in a multi-disciplinary team and to encourage team development and facilitate the professional development of other personnel this may include nurses, HCAs, students, apprentices and other trainees.
To ensure a clean, tidy and safe working environment, adhering to the cleaning SOPs in place for each clinical area.
To report accidents / untoward incidents / hazards to the Superintendent Radiographer as soon as possible, ensuring completion of the Incident Report Form.
To undertake any reasonable duty that may arise which will assist the smooth running of the Radiology Service following appropriate discussions.
To work flexibly to cover annual leave and sickness absence, working additional sessions as agreed.
Maintain fitness to practice with the Professional Code of Conduct through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and mandatory training (Fire, Infection Control, Manual Handling, Information Governance and CPR).
To wear the uniform provided and to promote the Radiology Directorate in a positive manner at all times.
You have a responsibility for the identification of all risks which have a potential adverse effect on the Trusts ability to maintain quality of care and the safety of patients, staff and visitors, and for the taking of positive action to eliminate or reduce these risks.
This job description is a guide to the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. Please see the attached JD/PS for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work on a rotation, undertaking radiographic duties in at least one clinical area primarily MRI scanning.
To work flexibly to provide these services including at weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays.
To ensure that you have sufficient equipment training and technical knowledge to produce high quality diagnostic images.
To ensure that you use all equipment safely and in accordance with operating/manufacturer instructions and that you and all staff using equipment are competent and trained to do so.
To undertake training on the Patient Management System (PMS), the Radiology Information System (RIS) and the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) to ensure that patient information is stored and retrieved accurately.
To Participate in the vetting of appropriate referrals in line with radiology authorisation guidelines.
The post holder may be required to administer I.V injections of contrast media to patients.
To work in a multi-disciplinary team and to encourage team development and facilitate the professional development of other personnel this may include nurses, HCAs, students, apprentices and other trainees.
To ensure a clean, tidy and safe working environment, adhering to the cleaning SOPs in place for each clinical area.
To report accidents / untoward incidents / hazards to the Superintendent Radiographer as soon as possible, ensuring completion of the Incident Report Form.
To undertake any reasonable duty that may arise which will assist the smooth running of the Radiology Service following appropriate discussions.
To work flexibly to cover annual leave and sickness absence, working additional sessions as agreed.
Maintain fitness to practice with the Professional Code of Conduct through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and mandatory training (Fire, Infection Control, Manual Handling, Information Governance and CPR).
To wear the uniform provided and to promote the Radiology Directorate in a positive manner at all times.
You have a responsibility for the identification of all risks which have a potential adverse effect on the Trusts ability to maintain quality of care and the safety of patients, staff and visitors, and for the taking of positive action to eliminate or reduce these risks.
This job description is a guide to the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. Please see the attached JD/PS for full details.
Person Specification
Qualification/experience
Essential
- Qualified Radiographer with current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in an MRI related subject
Personal Statement
Essential
- In 200 words or fewer, please describe yourself and the skills you have that make you suitable for this role.
Experience
Essential
- NHS or equivalent experience working in a large trust scanning standard and complex patients
Desirable
- More than 12 months working as a qualified radiographer
Communication
Essential
- A high standard of written communication demonstrated in the application
Desirable
- A high standard of verbal communication demonstrated at interview
Person Specification
Qualification/experience
Essential
- Qualified Radiographer with current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in an MRI related subject
Personal Statement
Essential
- In 200 words or fewer, please describe yourself and the skills you have that make you suitable for this role.
Experience
Essential
- NHS or equivalent experience working in a large trust scanning standard and complex patients
Desirable
- More than 12 months working as a qualified radiographer
Communication
Essential
- A high standard of written communication demonstrated in the application
Desirable
- A high standard of verbal communication demonstrated at interview
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
