Progressive Band 6-7 Advanced Clinical Radiographer (Cardiac MRI)

We are a dedicated cardiac MRI unit, in a tertiary hospital. under the auspices of Radiology, with defined input from Cardiology. You must be innovative, organised and patient centric. You must have a strong will to learn, with competency in either MRI or cardiac catheter labs to train to work clinically imaging both adults and children for thoracic and cardiac disease, including complex congenital abnormalities. As part of the progressive role you will train and gain competency to administer adenosine for stress examinations. The progressive nature of this role requires the provision of supervising, teaching, training, and induction of staff working within the CMRI service. You must be adaptable and able to respond to fast moving and difficult situations. You must be able to collaborate with Radiographers, Radiologists, Cardiologists, Anaesthetists and the Catheter Lab Multi-Disciplinary Team in order to provide and maintain a high-quality service to all our patients. 1. Perform complex imaging with training and completion of competencies progressing to scanning without supervision.2. Ensure compliance with protocols so that high departmental standards are met.3. Ensure the delivery of safe patient care. 4. After the induction period work towards completing training to in advance practice as directed in the Expanded Scope of Practice.5. Weekend work will be required as part of a seven day service., We are a dedicated cardiac MRI unit, in a tertiary hospital. under the auspices of Radiology, with defined input from Cardiology. You must be innovative, organised and patient centric. You must have a strong will to learn, with competency in either MRI or cardiac catheter labs to train to work clinically imaging both adults and children for thoracic and cardiac disease, including complex congenital abnormalities. As part of the progressive role you will train and gain competency to administer adenosine for stress examinations. The progressive nature of this role requires the provision of supervising, teaching, training, and induction of staff working within the CMRI service. You must be adaptable and able to respond to fast moving and difficult situations. You must be able to collaborate with Radiographers, Radiologists, Cardiologists, Anaesthetists and the Catheter Lab Multi-Disciplinary Team in order to provide and maintain a high-quality service to all our patients. 1. Perform complex imaging with training and completion of competencies progressing to scanning without supervision.2. Ensure compliance with protocols so that high departmental standards are met.3. Ensure the delivery of safe patient care. 4. After the induction period work towards completing training to in advance practice as directed in the Expanded Scope of Practice.5. Weekend work will be required as part of a seven day service. Person Specification Trust Values Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together, 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see


• Experience of teaching, mentoring, or supporting colleagues training and development
• Significant previous imaging experience
• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of personal and professional development
• Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance including H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling and MHRA
• Experience working in the NHS
• Evidence of audit and R&D
• Able to be flexible and work according to the needs of the patient and service
• Evidence of leadership experience
• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex information
Desirable
• Intermediate life support
• Evidence of area of advance practice
• Post graduate diploma or relevant experience in an area of clinical specialism and/or management
• IV cannulation certificate
Skills and competencies Essential
• Communication
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office skills
• People management
Person Specification Trust Values Essential
• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together, Experience of teaching, mentoring, or supporting colleagues training and development
• Significant previous imaging experience
• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of personal and professional development
• Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance including H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling and MHRA
• Experience working in the NHS
• Evidence of audit and R&D
• Able to be flexible and work according to the needs of the patient and service
• Evidence of leadership experience
• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex information
Desirable
• Intermediate life support
• Evidence of area of advance practice
• Post graduate diploma or relevant experience in an area of clinical specialism and/or management
• IV cannulation certificate
Skills and competencies Essential
• Communication
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office skills
• People management
  
  As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will
explore what's possible for the role and service.