Clinical Lead Radiographer - MRI

Job summary

Lead Radiographer Bournemouth Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to

Main duties of the job

As our Lead Radiographer , you will: Provide clinical leadership within a highly specialised area. You will participate in departmental QA, audit and all aspects of mandatory training as well. As a clinical lead you will enjoy scoping to develop policies and procedures. Deputise and support Radiology Manager. Supervise and develop other members of staff, inlcuding to mentor students and perceptees. Work in partnership supporting practitioners and other departments around the hospital. See each patient as an individual and carry out this role with understanding and empathy. Excellent communication and team working abilities.

About us

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we aim to provide the highest level of private healthcare, offering a wide range of first-class medical and surgical services. We also attract many of Dorset's leading consultant surgeons and physicians. Our hospital is conveniently located close to Bournemouth's town centre on Lansdowne Road. We offer the very latest medical facilities and technology, including state of the art diagnostic equipment. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning, and men's/women's health.

Job responsibilities

Lead Radiographer Bournemouth Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. We are looking for an experienced Lead Radiographer who will be responsible for the operational management of a part of the diagnostic imaging department ensuring the delivery of high-quality imaging services, and / or to be a speciality lead in a clinical area such as MRI, CT mammography, whilst supporting the Radiology Manager. You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and be HCPC registered. With a working knowledge of IRMER, IRR and be able to undertake audits. Radiation Protection Supervisor training/qualification would be desirable. As our Lead Radiographer , you will:

Provide clinical leadership within a highly specialised area.

You will participate in departmental QA, audit and all aspects of mandatory training as well.

As a clinical lead you will enjoy scoping to develop policies and procedures.

Deputise and support Radiology Manager.

Supervise and develop other members of staff, inlcuding to mentor students and perceptees.

Work in partnership supporting practitioners and other departments around the hospital.

See each patient as an individual and carry out this role with understanding and empathy.

Excellent communication and team working abilities.

To Succeed as a Lead Radiographer, you will:

Significant post qualification experience in MRI. Training in advanced MRI techniques including cardiac MRI.

Experience in a management position in an operational or service management capacity.

Experience of dealing with challenging situations.

Excellent team working, organisational and leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to manage staff effectively

Well-developed analytical skills and innovative problem solving abilities.

Possess mature judgement and decision-making skills.

Exceptional Patient Care

Awareness of budgetary implications and commercial impact

Detailed understanding of Clinical Governance.

MRI Safety Qualification preferable.

Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and be HCPC registered. With a working knowledge of IRMER, IRR and be able to undertake audits. Radiation Protection Supervisor training/qualification would be desirable.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience in MRI. Training in advanced MRI techniques including cardiac MRI.
• Experience in a management position in an operational or service management capacity.
• Experience of dealing with challenging situations.
• Excellent team working, organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to manage staff effectively
• Well-developed analytical skills and innovative problem solving abilities.
• Possess mature judgement and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional Patient Care
• Awareness of budgetary implications and commercial impact
• Detailed understanding of Clinical Governance.
• MRI Safety Qualification preferable.