Cross Sectional Imaging Radiographer - Harefield Hospital
On site
Harefield, United Kingdom
Freelance
22-04-2025
Job Specifications
Job Summary
Job summary
To work together with the Superintendent radiographer to ensure the provision of a high-quality service by the MRI department at the Harefield Hospital. 85% of our work is providing cardiac MRI scans to a busy primary angioplasty and advanced heart failure/ cardiothoracic transplant centre.
To promote and maintain the highest standards of patient care within the trust.
Take responsibility in the MRI unit as and when required.
To be part of a team continually committed to improving the service to patients and promoting the hospital nationally and internationally.
To participate in extended hours duties as required as per service needs
Main duties of the job
To train radiographers and undergraduate radiographers in the use of MRI scanning equipment, and in MRI scanning techniques and procedures.
To communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and other members of staff.
To use tact and sensitivity when asking personal questions, for example checking pregnancy status before examinations.
To reassure and explain to patients who concerns regarding claustrophobia in order may have to gain their cooperation.
To train radiographers and visiting doctors in the use of MR scanning equipment, and CMR scanning techniques
The post holder will maintain good working relationships with multidisciplinary team within the CMR Department and the hospital.
To participate in the continuing development programme for all staff.
To undertake scanning procedures within the MRI unit, in particular Cardiac MRI Scans.
To assess MRI scans for quality and for clinical significance and to take appropriate action where necessary.
To carry out IV cannulation for the purpose of administering Magnetic Resonance contrast agents.
To initiate and assist in patient resuscitation in an emergency.
To move into position, load and operate the power injector when required
To operate the patient monitoring equipment when required.
To clear up after biological or other spills in accordance with the Trust's infection control policy.
To use initiative and judgement in the prioritising of workload, taking into account multiple clinical factors.
About Us
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. Weprovide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Our integrated approach to caring for patients from before birth, through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood and old age has been replicated around the world and has gained Royal Brompton and Harefield an international reputation as a leader in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment and research.
We are working in partnership with King's Health Partners, to deliver our vision of creating a new centre of excellence, which will be the global leader in the research into and treatment of heart and lung disease, in patients from pre-birth to old age.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Date posted
09 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£42,939 to £50,697 a year p.a. inc Outer HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
196-LIS9437
Job locations
Harefield Hospital
Hill End Road
Harefield
UB9 6JH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To work together with the Superintendent radiographer to ensure the provision of a high-quality service by the MRI department at the Harefield Hospital. 85% of our work is providing cardiac MRI scans to a busy primary angioplasty and advanced heart failure/ cardiothoracic transplant centre.
To promote and maintain the highest standards of patient care within the trust.
Take responsibility in the MRI unit as and when required.
To be part of a team continually committed to improving the service to patients and promoting the hospital nationally and internationally.
To participate in extended hours duties as required as per service needs.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Communication
To train radiographers and undergraduate radiographers in the use of MRI scanning equipment, and in MRI scanning techniques and procedures.
To assist and supervise the IV cannulation training in the MRI unit.
To advise others concerning MRI safety issues.
To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians.
To communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and other members of staff.
To explain procedures and reassure patients in order to gain their cooperation. There can often be barriers to understanding to overcome, and patients are often very anxious and require persuasion before and during a procedure.
To use tact and sensitivity when asking personal questions, for example checking pregnancy status before examinations.
To reassure and explain to patients who concerns regarding claustrophobia in order may have to gain their cooperation.
To assist the Superintendent Radiographer in liaising with engineers, and medical physics, and reorganising of workload when equipment malfunctions.
To train radiographers and visiting doctors in the use of MR scanning equipment, and CMR scanning techniques.
To welcome and assist visitors to the CMR Department.
The post holder will maintain good working relationships with multidisciplinary team within the CMR Department and the hospital.
To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians.
To participate in the continuing development programme for all staff.
To participate weekend lists when required.
Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect).
To undertake scanning procedures within the MRI unit, in particular Cardiac MRI Scans.
To be responsible for the image post processing and volumetric analysis to be included in the final report by the accountable physician.
To undertake procedures as part of research projects.
To liaise with MRI medical staff in the planning of investigations.
To position and manipulate patients into the correct positions to undertake MRI examinations.
To assess MRI scans for quality and for clinical significance and to take appropriate action where necess...
About the Company
One of the largest Trusts in the UK, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We work closely with a wide range of health and care partners to deliver the best care to our local population, and we play an active role in the integrated care syst... Know more
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