MRI Radiographer

Job Title: MRI Radiographer

Hours: Monday-Sunday, 36 hours a week, 3x12hr shifts

Location: Yeovil

Following the Michael Richards report, in which it was highlighted that diagnostic services should be delivered taking a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community away from acute settings, we at InHealth are excited to be partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres to support this vision. Right now, we are looking to recruit a Radiographer, to join our team in Yeovil. This role will be cross-sectional working across MRI, CT and X-ray - but this role specifically will require you to have strong MRI skills and recent experience working in a fast-paced MRI department.

Main duties of the job

As a Radiographer you will be responsible for ensuring our patients receive the best standard of care while generating high-quality images to support their healthcare pathway. You will deliver an effective and professional service, working alongside your colleagues in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What you are responsible for:

• Providing a great experience for patients attending MRI, CT and X-ray scanning, supporting them through the process from referral to results.
• Running quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate.
• Respecting and working within patients' and service users' customs, values and spiritual beliefs, making sure their views are sought and taken into account.
• Performing triage functions of referrals, as required.
• Supporting patient bookings and making sure patient information systems are maintained with accurate and up-to-date information.
• Completing competency assessments.
• Adhering to all operational procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Sharing knowledge and clinical experience with the wider team to support each other's growth and development.

About us

InHealth is the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and in accessible community settings, serving patients from 1,000 locations by 2025.

At InHealth, we celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we are committed to ensuring equity and respect for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• BSc Radiography or equivalent.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body and holds a valid registration (HCPC).
• A good understanding of fundamental MRI and CT physics and different scanning techniques and sequences.
• A proven knowledge of the requirements of a radiographer's role regarding the care of patients, their careers and other colleagues.
• A high level of professionalism and technical standard of work.
• Aptitude towards improving quality.
• The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of the implications of the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Principles and GDPR.
• A flexible approach to work and able to work across 7 days (Mon-Sun).
• A strong team player attitude, being supportive, caring, reliable and trustworthy.
• The ability to be calm when working under pressure and in a busy environment.
• A positive attitude, taking pride in their work and is passionate about the service they provide.
• The passion for developing their career in radiography and working towards new milestones.

Experience

You should apply if you have experience:

• Working with MRI equipment in either a hospital, community or mobile setting.
• In basic and routine MRI examinations, with the ambition to learn more complex scans.
• In different courses such as infection control training, manual handling, basic life support.
• Scanning with contrast, or be looking to develop this skill.
• In health and safety policies and procedures with imaging equipment.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: InHealth Group

Address: Yeovil CDC, Yeovil, BA21 4AT

Employer's website

https://www.inhealthgroup.com/