Diagnostic Radiographer - CT and/or MRI

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic a flexible, highly motivated and experienced radiographer to join our friendly and dynamic cross-sectional team in the beautiful county of Shropshire.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and pro-active radiographers who are looking to expand their knowledge & develop new skills in CT and MRI. The successful applicants must have a BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR, and current HCPC registration. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience /skills in either CT or MRI. Full training will be given in both modalities.

Your base hospital will be the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Work pattern will be 12 hour shifts over a seven day week, giving an excellent work/life balance. The department has 3 MRI scanners (a mixture of Siemens Aera and Sola scanners) and 3 CT scanners (a mixture of Siemens Definition and Edge scanners). We carry out a wide range of scanning including CT/MRI cardiac, enterography, CT colonography, CT intervention and MR breast. You would be expected to rotate through all scanners in the department and our modern, purpose-built imaging hub incorporating new CT and MRI scanners. The department is fully committed to role extension and has practicing Radiographers undertaking Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopies and plain film reporting.

Main duties of the job

We are a training site for students from both Birmingham and Keele and have apprentices from Cumbria and Exeter, so you will be expected to be involved in their training and supervision, be enthusiastic about teaching and contribute to a culture of learning.

• To carry out clinical and administrative work as a Senior member of the Radiology team
• Carry out quality CT/ MRI imaging in line departmental protocols
• Support the Modality Superintendent radiographers
• Assisting in training other staff/ students
• To provide a high quality service for patients across the department
• Maintain cannulation skills for the administration of intravenous contrast media

About us

We are seeking to expand our busy cross-sectional team in order to cover a new 24 hour MRI service to go with the already established CT shift system. Following an appropriate induction period, participation in the 24 hour shift system will be expected

The successful applicants will be an integral part of the Cross Sectional team and will be based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site. This role also includes participation in the CT and MRI over night services. There may be the opportunities to work and train at other sites across SATH including the Princess Royal Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre located with Hollinswood House, Stafford Park, Telford.

All Radiographers with more than 1 year post graduate experience contribute to the training and mentorship of undergraduate students and the department has an excellent on site teaching environment. The department is fully committed to role extension.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/BSc in Radiography
• Current HCPC registration
• Current visa to work in UK

Desirable

• CT and or MRI Post graduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Competency in a broad spectrum of CT scanning
• Competency in a broad spectrum of MRI scanning
• Previous experience of working/ training in an NHS hospital.

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a band 5 or Band 6 Radiographer.

Skills

Essential

• IV Cannulation and administration of IV contrast media
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of IRMER 2017
• Evidence of computer literacy
• Mentoring students/ new staff