Job Description

Overview:

Here at OneWelbeck we are committed to empowering our teams, bringing together outstanding people, and doing work that matters in an inclusive environment. We believe a health working culture starts at the top and our workplace culture is the translation of our organisation's values. Work as part of a team ensuring compliance to OneWelbeck Imaging and Diagnostics Terms & Conditions. To complete high quality MRI imaging Contribute to a patient focused service of the highest quality under the supervision of MRI Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent.

Responsibilities:

Develop our clinical excellence: work with the Imaging Centre Director and the modality leads to implement initiatives to improve patient experience.

Training & development: exposure to opportunities to continually develop your knowledge. Drive innovation: under the guidance of the Centre Director and the MR and CT Leads, trial and adopt new innovations to improve outcomes, patient experience or efficiency. Centre Director MRI Superintendent MRI Deputy Superintendent Senior MRI Radiographer

Quality assurance & performance improvement: ensuring the Centre's activities and records adhere to regulatory requirements; evaluate performance and develop action plans for improvement.

Commit to working in a culture of continuous improvement that focusses on quality and patient satisfaction. Regulatory, governance & safety: always adhere to appropriate processes to meet the requirements of any accreditation bodies.

Assist in developing, supporting and implementing policies and procedures.

Drive innovation: play a role in a radiography group that is looking to trial and adopt new innovations to improve outcomes, patient experience or efficiency.

Use cutting edge equipment.

Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in Radiography or equivalent qualification
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Proficiency MRI
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients and medical staff
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Key roles and responsibilities:

1) To independently assess and justify examinations by the use of a medical referral.

2) At all times adhere to safety around the powerful MRI environment

3) To perform imaging examinations and care for patients during these examinations, respecting the rights of privacy and confidentiality, and to evaluate the clinical quality of images produced.

4) To perform MRI examinations including MRI Musculoskeletal (MSK), MRI gynaecological, MRI gastrointestinal, MRI Neurological, MRI urological, MRI breast, MRI Ears/Nose/Throat (ENT) and MRI chest Imaging. Training will be provided if required.

5) To administer drugs and intravenous contrast agents in line with Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and local protocols.

6) Liaise closely with Consultant Radiologists and colleagues within clinical multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that patients receive optimum care.

7) To accurately record data using CompuCare system

9) To be proficient with the PACS system used

10) To ensure that high professional standards are maintained throughout the department, in terms of dress, technical quality and patient care.

11) Take responsibility for own actions.

12) Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

13) To have a flexible approach to working patterns to meet the continuing needs of the service.

14) To adapt to different settings within the professional area.

15) To apply sound clinical reasoning skills as the basis for making appropriate professional decisions and acting autonomously.

16) To report all absences in keeping with the Companies Policies.

17) To discuss issues with Referring Clinicians and other hospital agencies, for example, discussing or clarifying requests for imaging examinations

18) To partake in quality assurance testing across Imaging equipment.

19) Be responsible for the safe and competent use of expensive and complex equipment.

20) Take responsibility for compliance with 'Local Rules' of the department

21) Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all users including maintaining high standard of cleanliness and adhere to infection control policies.

22) Communicate abnormal findings in accordance with Centre's SOP's

23) To report all equipment faults to the equipment manufacturer or maintenance contract provider and the MRI Superintendent, without delay.

24) To ensure that any operational difficulties are reported to the MRI Superintendent immediately.

25) To work under the guidance of MRI Superintendent, Deputy superintendent and Senior radiographers.

26) To work effectively under pressure.

Quality care and governance:

To be part of the governance schedule at OneWelbeck Imaging and Diagnostics

To establish and maintain close and harmonious relationships with all staff to ensure an effective exchange of information.

To communicate complex information to patients, relatives and other care workers where persuasive or reassurance skills are required.

To communicate with all colleagues, managers, Medical and support staff within the Department.

To effectively communicate with all patients including stressed and distressed patients who are undergoing complicated procedures which are frightening and uncomfortable or may be claustrophobic.

To advance level of skills and knowledge in line with the expectations and requirements of the department.

To demonstrate an ability to reflect on practice and keep abreast of developments in imaging techniques and maintain a professional portfolio of continuing professional development.

To undertake professional audits as necessary, and to present outcomes at audit meetings.

Apply and promote the wider safeguarding agenda in relation to vulnerable adults and children

Attend meetings within and external to Imaging and Diagnostics as delegated by Senior Leadership group.

Communicate at all levels by utilising a wide range of communication techniques (verbal, non-verbal, written, electronic etc.).

Manage, defuse, and respond appropriately with verbal complaints and situations of conflict and aggression through knowledge, training, experience, and escalation.

Adhere to all General data protection regulations GDPR.

To deal with initial complaints from patients, carers or other professionals and refer where necessary to the appropriate CT and General X-ray Superintendent.

To observe the Centre's policy for reporting incidents in a timely manner

To produce and implement action plans because of incidents.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 48,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime
Licence/Certification:

HCPC (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 04/08/2025