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Location

Camberwell, Greater London | United Kingdom

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Job description

Job Title:

Clinical Specialist Radiographer

Band:

8A

Hours:

37.5 per week

Department:

Neuroimaging

Location:

Maudsley Hospital

Reports to:

Superintendent Radiographer

Responsible for:

MRI Radiographers

We are looking for an experienced Neuroradiographer to join our small MRI Team. The role would suit someone willing to take on a management role whilst continuing to scan. The department currently has a 1.5T GE Artist Scanner, two GE MR750 3T scanners and a 3T GE Premiere MRI Scanner. You will have the opportunity to expand your skills in MR Spectroscopy, functional MRI and diffusion imaging as well as performing a wide range of research and clinical structural MRI studies.

Our values and commitments:

We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I’m going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you’ll be part of something special.

As a Trust we are happy to talk flexible working.

This is a management role and prior Modality lead experience will be essential. Previous Neuroradiographic, or MR research skills, would be considered an advantage. We are a small unit and, although a management role, initially the focus will be on ensuring the successful candidate is fully familiar with the MRI scanning services we offer. The post holder will Support the Superintendent Radiographer in the operational management and supervision of the department, deputising for them when required.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. The team are based at the Maudsley Hospital.

Maudsley Hospital(headquarters)

Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range of restaurants.

The post holder will be a highly experienced radiographer, able to work autonomously within their specialist area, and accountable for their own professional actions. They will assess and manage their caseload, giving advice and guidance to patients and other health care professionals.

The post holder will assist in the timely, efficient, and cost-effective management and operation of the specialist imaging section. They will ensure provision of the highest standards of patient care, and contribute to the management of the Department. This person will be working closely within a multidisciplinary team, deputising for the Superintendent Radiographer in their absence.

The post holder will deliver a high standard of Neuroradiographic practice, providing training, supervision, and day-to-day operational management of the unit.

Key responsibilities

Provide a clinical lead for all MRI examinations within the service area

Demonstrate appropriate operational and human resources management skills in delivery of the service

Support the Superintendent Radiographer in the operational management and supervision of the department.

To be responsible for data quality within the service area, ensuring that statutory and Trust requirements for record keeping is adhered to

Ensure development of, compliance with, and regular review of, Health and Safety policies and procedures within the specialist area, including MRI safety policies, to provide a safe and secure environment

Demonstrate, maintain, and update specialist skills and knowledge of current MRI practice

Act as a role model and clinical expert to facilitate the development of others through education and example

Work with others in the development of research MRI protocols.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
• Relevant post-graduate qualification, or proven relevant experience at Senior level
• Modality Lead in CT or MRI
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Able to present information effectively
• Flexible attitude to working

Desirable criteria
• Publication(s) within clinical area
• Able to produce effective written reports
• Knowledge of data analysis and statistics
• Familiarity with management reporting systems, i.e. Healthroster

Experience

Essential criteria
• Recent practice in neuroradiography at Senior level
• Experience of supervising staff
• Able to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
• Teaching experience with radiographers and members of other professions

Desirable criteria
• Research experience
• Experience with clinical audit

Skills

Essential criteria
• Able to undertake manual handling tasks
• IV Cannulation certificate
• Able to work to deadlines
• Effective communicator

This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Mar 2024

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