Senior MRI Radiographer

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Senior MRI Radiographer

Duchy Hospital, Truro

Up to 37.5 hours per week

As a Senior MRI Radiographer at Duchy Hospital, the opportunities to develop yourself, and the services we provide are abundant. As a hospital undertaking cardiac services, previous experience in Cardiac and Breast MRI is highly desirable as well as experience with Siemens MRI equipment. The service is currently running 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday. As the service expands this is likely to change to involve longer days and weekends. There is a small commitment to MRI on-call from home on one Wednesday night per month, shared across the MRI team. We are looking for an experienced and motivated radiographer looking to progress and enhance their supervisory and clinical skills.

Previous experience in MRI (min. 2 Years) is essential. The successful candidate must be willing to take part in our extended evening and weekend MRI service. This post may involve supporting the general X-ray dept in case of absence or low workload.

The candidate will need to demonstrate experience and knowledge of all aspects of Radiology with an interest in service improvement to ensure the department continues to be progressive and efficient.

You must be committed and willing to take on additional responsibilities, and you will be required to participate in the out of hour and 7 day working rota.

The role will include supporting junior staff and contribute to the training of students, as well as resolving day to day issues related to workload management and patient queries.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Deliver a high-quality diagnostic imaging service for a varied caseload

Be highly proficient in the use of all equipment within scope of practice

Supervise and develop junior colleagues

Accountable for MRI safety in line with local rules

To work within IRMER and own scope of practice, in accordance with the code of conduct set out by the HCPC

Participate in departmental audits and Quality Assurance programme

Provide support to the Clinical Lead Radiographers, and Imaging Manager

Ensure equipment is safe and fit for purpose and, can report faults in line with Ramsay Health policy

Competency in IV cannulation is essential

Provide input to the review, update and implementation of departmental policy and procedural changes

Comply with all Ramsay Health policies and procedures

Ensure all records are maintained in line with statutory and organisational requirements

Participate in on call rota (must be able to attend site within one hour of call activation)

Where you'll be based:

Duchy Hospital is Cornwall’s only private hospital and has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare treatments and services. Everything we do is focused on providing the very best health care to all in a clean and safe environment. We’ve invested in state-of-the-art equipment and we’re committed to giving you more time to focus on what matters. With a caring nature, an eye for detail and an emphasis on high quality care; here is where you’ll shine in the County of Cornwall.

What you'll bring with you:

Have a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent)

A postgraduate qualification and/or high levels of technical knowledge (desirable)

Possess a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a wide variety MRI scans (ideally including Cardiac, Small Bowel Enterography, mpMRI Prostate, Gynae, Breast, MSK)

Have an understanding and empathetic approach to patients and staff alike

Be respectful towards all individuals, including staff, patients and visitors

Have a proactive and forward thinking approach to work

Ensure a service of the highest quality care is delivered with sensitivity and compassion

Demonstrate excellent communication and team working abilities

Why join us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants

Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance

Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary

Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period

Employee Assistance Programme

Work–Life Balance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days

Flexible shift patterns, where possible

Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you

Career Development & Recognition

Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development

Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible

Free parking on site, where possible

If you would like to discuss the role or arrange an informal visit to the hospital please contact Debby Blease, Head of Clinical Services on (phone number removed) or by email on:

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role