Band 6 MRI Radiographer

Job Description

JOB TITLE:MRI Radiographer DIRECTORATE: Radiology GRADE: Band 6 REPORTS TO: MRI Modality managerACCOUNTABLE TO: Diagnostic Pathway General Manager About NUH

1. Patients - We will ensure our patients receive consistently high quality, safe care with outstanding outcomes and experience
2. People - We will build on our position as an employer of choice; with an engaged, developed and empowered team that puts patient care at the heart of everything it does
3. Places - We will invest in our estate, equipment and digital infrastructure to support the delivery of high quality patient care
4. Performance - We will consistently achieve our performance standards and make the best use of resources to contribute to an affordable healthcare system
5. Partners - We will support the improvement of the health of the communities we serve through strong system leadership and innovative partnerships to deliver integrated models of care
6. Potential - We will deliver world-class research and education and transform health through innovation

, Our values are: Caring and helpful; Safe and Vigilant for our patients and colleagues; Being Clinically Excellent and driving innovation to meet the needs of our patients; Using our Resources wisely whilst; Providing Quality products, servicesand experiences for staff and patientsJOB SUMMARYWith a vision of "working together to be the best for patients", the post holder will ensure the smooth running of the MRI service by using radiographic skill and ability.Ensure a quality service with a high standard of patient care with the outcome of a positive patient experience, and to comply with the Trusts Values and Behaviours as set out below.KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESTo undertake imaging procedures within area of speciality.To maintain a high standard of work and to strive for continual improvements in radiographic standards and patient care.To manipulate and manoeuvre radiographic equipment and patients in order to obtain high quality diagnostic images within the departments protocols and procedures.To participate in the appropriate Band 6 rota system including out of hours and on-call duties as required by the Radiology Services Manager to cover service commitments.To assist in the triaging of workflow and patients in the area within which they are working by collaborating with colleagues to maximise departmental efficiency.To effectively delegate tasks to members of the team in order to successfully manage the workload of the area within which they are working.To explain procedures to patients in order to facilitate their full understanding and co-operation throughout the examination.To communicate to out-patients, information related to their imaging procedure that facilitates their management and referral to other departments as appropriate.To undertake the intravenous injection of contrast media in compliance with the Directorate protocol if required by their role.To supervise and advise less experienced radiographers that form the team within which they are working.To ensure that imaging requests are clear and appropriate as dictated by the Royal College of Radiologists guidelines and take appropriate action if they fail to meet the guidelines and provide guidance for more junior staff as required.To communicate with medical and nursing staff to ensure the appropriateness of imaging procedures in relation to the patients condition.To establish and maintain a good working relationship with other members of staff and disciplines.Ensure that information is recorded in a legible manner that is understandable to fellowprofessionals.To use computerised and manual methods of documentation to provide accurate imaging patient records and ensuring the requirements of the Data Protection Act are complied with when handling patient information.To assess, by the way of a safety questionnaire, all patients suitability to enterthe magnetic field. They must also be responsible for the safety of all other visitors and visiting staff entering the scan rooms.In addition, play a pro-active role in the involvement of imaging for detailed international clinical researchGENERAL DUTIESIn addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust are expected to comply with the general duties detailed below:Infection ControlTo maintain a clean, safe environment, ensuring adherence to the Trusts standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control.Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adultsNottingham University Hospitals is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment.Information GovernanceAll staff have an individual responsibility for creating accurate records of their work and for making entries into and managing all NHS records effectively in line with the Health Record Keeping Policy and other Health Records and Corporate Records Managementpolicies and procedures in order to meet the Trusts legal, regulatory and accountability requirements.Health and Safety To take reasonable care to prevent injury to themselves or others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.To co-operate fully in discharging the Trust policies and procedures with regard to health and safety matters.To immediately report to their manager any shortcomings in health and safety procedures and practice.To report any accidents or dangerous incidents to their immediate manager and safety representative as early as possible and submit a completed accident/incident form.To use protective clothing and equipment where provided.Whilst the aim of the Trust is to promote a co-operative and constructive view of health and safety concerns in the organisation, all staff must be aware that a wilful or irresponsible disregard for safety matters may give rise to disciplinary proceedings.