Job summary

Do you currently work in MR?

We are looking for enthusiastic, patient focused, progressive Radiographers who are good team players and are able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, and communication skills who wish to work at a centre specialising in trauma, neurosciences and stroke services

Radiology at Salford Royal is entering an exciting time with new multiple scanner installations and expanding services.

We have 3 new MR scanners (3T Philips Elition, and two 1.5T Philips Ambition scanners) to add to our existing 1.5T Siemens and 1.5T GE scanner. The GE is due to be uplifted to a GE Artist with air coils and accelerator technology later this year. A further Philips 1.5T Ambition will open in Autumn 2023 when the Greater Manchester Major trauma Hospital (GMMTH) opens. These scanners are complemented by a new Sectra PACs system

Radiology at Salford has an establishment of advanced practice radiographers, which we would hope will be built upon to offer career advancement

You should be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and take part in the MR on-call service.

Main duties of the job

As part of our team, you will gain vast experience in imaging patients from a variety of specialities including, stroke, major trauma, neurosciences, and general surgery.

MR at Salford, part of the NCA, offers scanning to patients with implants such as pacemakers, cochlear implants, spinal stimulators, and patients who require general anaesthesia for MR. This will require you to have excellent team working skills, as you will be working closely with other departmental teams in delivering this service. You will rotate through all of our scanners, managing a wide array of acute and general examinations.

As an experienced MR radiographer, you will be involved with training of new staff and visiting students.

You will need to demonstrate that you are an enthusiastic, hardworking, motivated individual, who works well in a team and can work independently.

MR at Salford offers a 24 hour service, 7 days a week, so you will be expected to work flexibly across a 7 day week. Core hours are 8am-8pm with participation in the overnight on-call service.

About us

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Diploma/BSc radiography

Desirable

• Relevant study day
• Short course in MR
• Post Graduate qualification in MR
• Evidence of relevant CPD

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience
• MR experience

Desirable

• MR experience (regular rotation into MR and can work without supervision)
• Participates in on-call/lone working
• Cannulation
• Considerable experience in MR
• Managing a team
• Mentoring
• Evidence of audit involvement
• CPD, short courses
• participated in research projects

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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