Job Description
We have an opportunity for an experienced MRI Radiographer, Band 6 to join our team based at Ipswich hospital. A developmental post would be considered for the right applicant however NHS experience would be preferential.
You should possess specialised knowledge in a wide range of MRI imaging procedures including MSK, neurological, paediatrics and oncology. You will be required to work your shifts over seven days and participate with spinal on call service.
The MRI department is equipped with two GE 1.5T scanners plus one Philips 1.5T. You should be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, effective communication and adaptability to meet the challenges encountered in the MRI environment.
You will also need to be flexible and patient focused with a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work applying with codes of practice.
Previous applicants need not apply.
- Undertake all MRI procedures to a high standard, ensuring optimum patient care and in compliance with safety regulations to include health and safety, quench policy, fire and cardiac arrest policies in a strong magnetic field.
- Perform verbal and written MRI safety checks on patients, visitors and hospital staff to ensure that no hazardous materials enter the scanning room.
- Responsible for the physiological monitoring of sedated adults and children undergoing MRI procedures
One of the largest Trust’s in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients’ own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical responsibilities
- Management
- All staff
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.