Progressive Band 6-7 Advanced Clinical Radiographer (Cardiac MRI)

Job title:

Progressive Band 6-7 Advanced Clinical Radiographer (Cardiac MRI)

Company

NHS

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.Main duties of the jobWe are looking to recruit a motivated, Progressive (B6-7) Advanced Clinical Specialist Radiographer in Cardiac MRI (CMRI), to join our team in Cardiothoracic Radiology at University Hospital Southampton. Starting as a band 6 Radiographer you will follow a comprehensive induction programme to gain full competency as a CMRI Radiographer with progression to a Band 7 Radiographer, subject to completion of the Cardiac MRI progression competencies. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.About usAs one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.Date posted14 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro RataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number188-CL191124Job locationsSouthampton General HospitalTremona Rd,SouthamptonSO16 6YDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are a dedicated cardiac MRI unit, in a tertiary hospital. under the auspices of Radiology, with defined input from Cardiology. You must be innovative, organised and patient centric. You must have a strong will to learn, with competency in either MRI or cardiac catheter labs to train to work clinically imaging both adults and children for thoracic and cardiac disease, including complex congenital abnormalities. As part of the progressive role you will train and gain competency to administer adenosine for stress examinations. The progressive nature of this role requires the provision of supervising, teaching, training, and induction of staff working within the CMRI service. You must be adaptable and able to respond to fast moving and difficult situations. You must be able to collaborate with Radiographers, Radiologists, Cardiologists, Anaesthetists and the Catheter Lab Multi-Disciplinary Team in order to provide and maintain a high-quality service to all our patients.1. Perform complex imaging with training and completion of competencies progressing to scanning without supervision.2. Ensure compliance with protocols so that high departmental standards are met.3. Ensure the delivery of safe patient care.4. After the induction period work towards completing training to in advance practice as directed in the Expanded Scope of Practice.5. Weekend work will be required as part of a seven day service. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are a dedicated cardiac MRI unit, in a tertiary hospital. under the auspices of Radiology, with defined input from Cardiology. You must be innovative, organised and patient centric. You must have a strong will to learn, with competency in either MRI or cardiac catheter labs to train to work clinically imaging both adults and children for thoracic and cardiac disease, including complex congenital abnormalities. As part of the progressive role you will train and gain competency to administer adenosine for stress examinations. The progressive nature of this role requires the provision of supervising, teaching, training, and induction of staff working within the CMRI service. You must be adaptable and able to respond to fast moving and difficult situations. You must be able to collaborate with Radiographers, Radiologists, Cardiologists, Anaesthetists and the Catheter Lab Multi-Disciplinary Team in order to provide and maintain a high-quality service to all our patients.1. Perform complex imaging with training and completion of competencies progressing to scanning without supervision.2. Ensure compliance with protocols so that high departmental standards are met.3. Ensure the delivery of safe patient care.4. After the induction period work towards completing training to in advance practice as directed in the Expanded Scope of Practice.5. Weekend work will be required as part of a seven day service.Person SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge, and experienceEssential

• Experience of teaching, mentoring, or supporting colleagues training and development
• Significant previous imaging experience
• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of personal and professional development
• Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance including H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling and MHRA
• Experience working in the NHS
• Evidence of audit and R&D
• Able to be flexible and work according to the needs of the patient and service
• Evidence of leadership experience
• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex information

Desirable

• Intermediate life support
• Evidence of area of advance practice
• Post graduate diploma or relevant experience in an area of clinical specialism and/or management
• IV cannulation certificate

Skills and competenciesEssential

• Communication
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office skills
• People management

Person SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge, and experienceEssential

• Experience of teaching, mentoring, or supporting colleagues training and development
• Significant previous imaging experience
• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of personal and professional development
• Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance including H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling and MHRA
• Experience working in the NHS
• Evidence of audit and R&D
• Able to be flexible and work according to the needs of the patient and service
• Evidence of leadership experience
• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex information

Desirable

• Intermediate life support
• Evidence of area of advance practice
• Post graduate diploma or relevant experience in an area of clinical specialism and/or management
• IV cannulation certificate

Skills and competenciesEssential

• Communication
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office skills
• People management

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Southampton

Job date

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 07:02:08 GMT

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