Clinical Specialist Radiographer - MRI

Clinical Specialist Radiographer - MRI
London: The Princess Grace Hospital
Full time, 37.5 hours per week – 5 day working pattern (Mon-Fri), with opportunity of 3 longs days, depending on rotation, with on-call requirements
Permanent
Salary: Up to £54,500 dependent on experience

We are recruiting for an experienced Clinical Specialist MRI Radiographer to join our Imaging team at The Princess Grace, and its three satellite sites, currently rated “outstanding” and “Good” by the CQC.  

As a Specialist MRI Radiographer, you will focus on providing a customer focused high quality diagnostic radiography service to our patients and service users. You will receive support to ensure that you always deliver the best standard of diagnostic imaging and efficiency to patients.  The role will be solely based within our MRI teams across our 4 sites under the Princess Grace banner.  The sites are in the renowned medical district covering Princess Grace main hospital, 30 Devonshire Outpatient Centre, the London Digestive Centre and Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health, in accordance with business needs.

The MRI department at Princess Grace consists of four sites and five magnets, 1x 3.0 T and 3x 1.5 T including the latest flagship models from Siemens and a second 3 T magnet to be installed in summer 2024. Our team of highly skilled and experienced radiographers work with leading sub-speciality consultant radiologists to deliver a five-star patient experience in world class facilities for both inpatients and outpatients. The department can deliver a wide range of exams from dedicated Musculoskeletal exams to dedicated breast, whole body, urology, neuro and GI MRI studies. 

You will be required to:

• Provide a professional standard of excellence in MRI services for all patients
• Work closely with the Radiologists and Consultants in setting up policies and protocols for all MRI imaging and patient pathways
• Adjust and utilise the appropriate sequences tailored to the specific scan requirements, collaborating closely with radiologists to ensure optimal imaging outcomes
• identify improvements on an ongoing basis and oversee the implementation of such improvements as agreed with the line manager
• Assist with patient bookings and administrative duties where necessary, ensuring verified radiologist reports are delivered in a timely manner
• Assist with staff orientation and training of new team members, audits and QA
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient information, scan protocols, and equipment maintenance records

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you’ll bring:

• HCPC registered
• Degree within Radiography
• Extensive experience working within MRI, either as a Band 6 or Band 7 equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of processes and procedures within MRI scanning
• In-depth knowledge of MRI safety on patients with implants
• Experience working with Siemens MRI scanners

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Clinical Specialist Radiographer at The Princess Grace Hospital you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness covers
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers
• Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.