Job summary
- Main area
- Imaging
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 196-LIS9437
- Employer
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harefield Hospital
- Town
- Harefield
- Salary
- £42,939 - £50,697 p.a. inc Outer HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/04/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 07/05/2025
Employer heading
Cross Sectional Imaging Radiographer - Harefield Hospital
NHS AfC: Band 6
Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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. We provide 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.
Detailed job description and main 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 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 assess whether the patient is fit enough to undergo a particular procedure, and decide the best means of transferring a patient, and of carrying out the procedure.
- To use initiative and judgement in the prioritising of workload, taking into account multiple clinical factors.
- To undertake any other duties relevant to the position of the post holder, as and when necessary, that may be assigned by the Superintendent Radiographer or Imaging Service manager.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT: There will be occasional exposure to distressing situations. Most procedures go well, but problems can arise and develop into emergency life and death situations extremely quickly. This can make for a very unpredictable work pattern.
- Policy & Service development
- To assist the MRI Superintendent in drawing up procedures and policies related to MR scanning.
- To help maintain and recommend improved standards of MRI technique and patient care, in particular within the field of Cardiac MRI.
- To maintain high professional standards as described in the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, and to comply with the Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers as set out by the Health Professionals Council.
- Resource management
- To use complex and expensive MRI scanning equipment safely and responsibly.
- To report all equipment malfunctions to the Superintendent Radiographer, and if necessary undertake any further action to ensure the safe operation of the faulty unit.
- To undertake equipment testing as part of the departmental Quality Assurance program, and to take appropriate action if the results are outside of pre-set tolerances.
- People management
- To share responsibility for co-ordinating the staff to receive visitors to the unit, and to demonstrate the functions of any equipment in its working environment.
- To supervise the work of any more junior radiographers, undergraduate radiographers, visiting radiographers or doctors, clerical and portering staff within the unit.
- To assist in the recruitment of new staff members as necessary, in accordance with the trust’s recruitment procedures.
- To be jointly responsible for the induction, training and supervision of all radiographic staff within the MRI unit.
- To formally teach and assist in the practical training of all radiographers, undergraduate radiographers and other staff working in the MRI unit, in particular in the specialist field of Cardiac MRI.
- To be responsible for ensuring that undergraduate radiographers or visiting radiographers working practice complies with all statutory/local safety regulations.
- To organise workload, and co-ordinate porters to bring patients to the department at the correct times.
- To assist with the staff appraisals, and that staff members have a meaningful appraisal/personal development plan that includes feedback to the individual from a selection of internal customers and team members.
- To co-ordinate training program for radiographers within the MR department and to assist them in maintaining for Continuing Professional Development.
- Information management
- To supervise the import and export of confidential image data.
- To ensure that all statistics and records are maintained as required by the Imaging Service Manager.
- To accurately input data to the Hospital Information System.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree
- HCPC Registration
- continual personal development
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience of specialised cardio-thoracic angiography and MRI
- Experience of audit/quality systems
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience Experience in Cardiac MRI
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of specialised cardio-thoracic angiography and MRI.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of problem - solving skills
- Flexibility and willingness to undertake a wide range of duties
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Manoj Joseph
- Job title
- Cross Sectional Imaging Superintendent
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01895823737
- Additional information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Trust mission
To be the leading national and international centre for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with heart and lung disease, creating and disseminating knowledge through research and education
Confidentiality
During the course of your employment you may have access to, see or hear information of a confidential nature and you are required not to disclose such information, particularly that relating to patients and staff.
In order to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 you must not at any time use personal data held by the Trust for any unauthorised purpose or disclose such as data to a third party.
You must not make any disclosure to any unauthorised person or use any confidential information relating to the business affairs of the Trust, unless expressly authorised to do so by the Trust.
Health & Safety
Smoking
It is the policy of Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Group that all people who work for the Trust or, while on its premises, obtain treatment or visit the Trust in any capacity, do so without exposure to tobacco smoke, and so smoking of cigarettes and E-cigarettes is not allowed anywhere on any Trust premises.
The Trust aims to provide appropriate support, in partnership with local Occupational Health and Community Services, to ensure that Trust staff and patients can access practical help and support in their attempts to stop smoking.
This policy is based on clear evidence that, in addition to the health risks taken by smokers themselves, others who breathe in exhaled tobacco smoke (passive smokers) have increased risk of disease.
NHS Estates have notified all NHS agencies that E-Cigarettes and the charging there of are not permitted within any Trust property (including accommodation).
Diversity
You are at all times required to carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the Trust’s Diversity policy and to ensure that colleagues or staff that you manage receive equal treatment throughout their employment with the Trust.
Risk management
All staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly and, when requested, to co-operate with any investigation undertaken.
Conflict of interests
You may not without the consent of the Trust engage in any outside employment. In accordance with the Trust’s Conflict of Interest policy, you must declare to your manager all private interests which could potentially result in personal gain as a consequence of your employment in the Trust. Interests that might appear to be in conflict should also be declared to your manager.
In addition, the NHS Code of Conduct and Standards of Business Conduct for NHS Staff (HSG 93/5) requires you to declare all situations where you or a close relative or associate has a controlling interest in a business (such as a private company, public organisation or other NHS voluntary organisation) or in any activity which may compete for any NHS contracts to supply goods or services to the Trust. You must therefore register such interests with the Trust, either on appointment or subsequently whenever such interests are gained. You should not engage in such interests without the written consent of the Trust, which will not be unreasonably
withheld. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are not placed in a position that may give rise to a conflict between your private interest and your NHS duties.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED STAFF GROUPS
All staff are required to work in accordance with their professional group’s code of conduct (e.g. NMC, GMC, DoH Code of Conduct for Senior Managers).
Disclosure & Barring Service checks (where relevant)
If the post has been identified as being an 'eligible position’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 or, in some cases, the Police Act 1997, it meets the eligibility criteria for a disclosure to be requested through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Where a DBS check is indicated above applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will need to complete a satisfactory DBS check prior to the appointment being confirmed.
With the exception of Basic disclosure certificates which only contain information about unspent convictions, all other DBS level checks will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions (including reprimands and final warnings) which are not 'protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) 1975 (as amended). Enhanced disclosures may also include other relevant police information where this is deemed relevant to the position you are applying for.
A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from appointment - that will depend on the nature of the position for which you are applying and the particular circumstances of the incident(s).
You are obliged to inform the Trust if at any time in the course of your employment you are the subject of a police investigation, or are convicted of a criminal offence.
You must also inform the Trust immediately if at any time during your employment you are the subject of an investigation by the Independent Safeguarding Authority or are Barred from either its Children’s Barred List or Adults’ Barred List. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disciplinary action. You will be committing a criminal offence if you seek to undertake or undertake any Regulated activity while Barred by the Independent Safeguarding Authority from either its Children’s Barred List or Adults’ Barred List.
Core behaviours for all Trust staff
All staff will:
- Act with honesty and integrity at all times
- Demonstrate respect for others and value diversity
- Focus on the patient and internal and external customer at all times
- Make an active contribution to developing the service
- Learn from and share experience and knowledge
- Keep others informed of issues of importance and relevance
- Consciously review mistakes and successes to improve performance
- Act as ambassadors for their directorate and the Trust
- Be aware of the impact of their own behaviour on others
- Be discreet and aware of issues requiring confidentiality
In addition, all managers and supervisors will:
- Value and recognise the ideas and contributions of all team members
- Coach individuals and teams to perform to the best of their ability
- Delegate work to develop individuals in their roles and realise their potential
- Give ongoing feedback on performance, and effectively manage poor performance
- Provide support and guidance to all team members
- Encourage their team to achieve work/personal life balance
- Actively listen to comments/challenges and respond constructively
- Lead by example, setting high standards
- Ensure that there are sufficient resources for their team and rebalance priorities accordingly
- Provide a safe working environment
Infection and Prevention Control
All Trust staff will:
- Act as a role model and champion for the highest standards of all aspects of infection prevention and control and implementation of all Infection Prevention and Control Trust policies and guidelines.
- Demonstrate respect for the roles and endeavours of others, in implementing good standards of hand hygiene.
Value and recognise the ideas and contributions of colleagues in their endeavours to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infection.
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