Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a senior MRI Radiographer to be part of a team delivering high quality, efficient radiographic service. To provide highly skilled and specialised imaging for patients, to make informed decisions on the diagnostic imaging required and to demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to the duties carried out.

This role contributes to the organisation and development of the imaging department by contributing to and maintaining protocols and SOPs and deliver a high quality of diagnostic imaging to all service users, ensuring clinical safety and facilitating a high standard of patient care.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To work as a Radiographer to a high professional standard and to provide assistance, training and guidance to others, mainly to radiographers, helpers and students in order to maintain these standards. To be responsible for the standard of own imaging work and that of other supervised radiographers and students: This standard will be that set by LivingCare. To administer IV contrast (according to LivingCare protocol). To maintain knowledge of technical and clinical developments, attending professional training/development courses as appropriate and providing feedback that would benefit or enhance the service. To ensure that an efficient throughput of patient examinations is achieved. This will also involve advice of the booking of appointments and advice on preparation as required. To ensure that patients are cared for in the department especially in their own area of work. To communicate to patients and others any delays likely to affect them, and within the standards set by the HPC to describe examination findings, if appropriate. Checking patient's details prior to examination and ensuring that such details are present and correct on the request form/computer. Requests must be justified as per LivingCare protocol and as per statutory regulations; Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) and the radiographer must use their professional judgement to refuse inappropriate requests. To ensure that patients are not pregnant prior to certain procedures. Ensure that, on completion of examination, the patient is informed how they will get their results and that they may leave and arrangements are made for transport if necessary. Films should be sent to the clinician for reporting. Ensure that radiation safety measures are being observed within the limits of the procedure being carried out and that his/her own standard of Radiation Protection is in accordance with the "Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999", IR(ME)R 2000 and any other relevant legislation. Ensure that all images are properly identified with patients name, side examined, date of examination. Films should be in the patient's PACS folder. To enter information of the examination into the electronic patient record. To be responsible for own workflow and others within the designated area and prioritise requests within that area and to ensure a good throughput of patient examinations is achieved. Ensure that identified abnormalities are brought to the attention of clinicians (medical staff/ advanced practitioners etc.) so that images may be reported upon urgently in the patient's best interest. To ensure that LivingCare radiology procedures are implemented and maintained To participate in the medical/clinical audit of examinations. Ensure that all LivingCare relating to Health and Safety, COSHH, Security and Ionising Radiation's Regulations 1999, IR(ME)R 2000 and any other Local Radiation Safety policies are adhered to. To attend compulsory training as instructed. Ensure that all apparatus and equipment is working satisfactorily and safely and that: Any malfunction is reported to the Radiographer in charge. Any unreasonable delay in repair is brought to the attention of the Radiographer in charge. Any fault occurring on equipment is entered into the relevant downtime log. 17. Assist the Radiographer in charge in keeping accurate and appropriate documentation for equipment within the area. To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice. Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and LivingCare Policies. 20. Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post, including cover in other imaging modalities. 21. To be available to cover at either site depending upon clinical need.

Essential Criteria

Diploma or Degree in Radiography

HPC Registration

Evidence of substantial CPD in clinically related and relevant subjects

IV injection certificate of competence

Previous experience as a Radiographer in an imaging department

Competence across a range of radiographic skills supported by professional and specialist knowledge acquired through degree (BSc Honours in Radiography or equivalent qualification).

Evidence of post registration continual professional development in relevant short courses.

Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience working in the private healthcare sector

Previous experience of clinical audits

PgCert in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Coaching skills

Evidence of success in working in partnership with Consultants

Auditing skills across clinical standards and departments

Ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives

Other Criteria

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Highly numerate and literate

Able to work in a commercial environment while maintaining safe standards.

IT literate and a competent user of the MS Office suite of products

Able to demonstrate an understanding of health policy and professional health agendas

Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive issues in a supportive and professional manner to effect positive outcomes

Able to deal effectively with challenging situations and challenging individuals

Ability to gain the confidence of colleagues and peers

Flexible approach to work and working patterns

Willing to travel on company business and to share expertise between clinic locations.

About us:

LivingCare Group is a set of companies that operate across various health services and portfolios. We have extensive experience of developing and delivering NHS care and have a growing portfolio of private provision. We work across GP practices and within our own centres in Yorkshire.

Our services are developed in response to local demands across the health economy and in line with the NHS governance and contractual requirements.

Why Choose us?

Our continuing success as a business is down to the talent, hard work and dedication of our staff. Along with great job satisfaction, you can look forward to a competitive salary, opportunities to grow, a pension scheme and great employee benefits.

We fully believe in investing in our staff to help them reach their career goals and full potential. ?We offer all staff the chance to further their education with free training courses in any field that will both benefit themselves and the company.

Here at LivingCare we are an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1).

Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident #DisabilityConfident

What we offer our employees:

Free onsite parking. Quality working environment Exclusive discounts Flexible working Work life balance is a priority here at LivingCare, with services running at sociable times. 08:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday. Blue Light Card NHS discount at a range of shops and restaurants Access to the Employee Assistance Programme Annual pay review Culture matrix programme: we organise special events every month to support our teams Celebrating success: this programme gives rewards to our team member who have gone above and beyond Supermarket vouchers: we give these out every month as part of our supermarket sweep competition

LivingCare Behaviours and Values:

Living Care has a set of core values which we expect all staff to demonstrate. Building on these we have developed a set of expectations that we expect all team members to demonstrate.

Managing yourself and others: Take care of your own wellbeing and that of your staff Manage yourself and your emotions Share your knowledge and experience Use appropriate language when communicating to others to ensure they understand Be decisive Be positive - focus on what you can do and why something will/could work Actively seek feedback and act on it (where appropriate) Know when to step in and do it yourself and when to leave others to have a go Be self aware: know your strengths and development needs and look for ways to develop Be visible
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 44,500.00-47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person