Senior MRI & CT Radiographer

Due to expansion of the Southlands Community Diagnostic Centre service we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and experienced MRI Radiographers to join the current team which rotates between MRI units at Worthing Hospital and Southlands CDC. These posts come with the additional opportunity to rotate within the CT department and establish keen skills as a multi-disciplined cross-sectional radiographer.

In addition to rotating through a dynamic acute cross-sectional imaging department at Worthing Hospital, successful post holders will maintain a 7-day working service within a brand new, ergonomically designed CDC based at Southlands Hospital, Shoreham. Both sites are located on the West Sussex coastline and offer an ideal base to live within a region rich with outdoor activities, beautiful scenery and easy links to Brighton, London and Gatwick Airport.

We have a new Siemens Sola 1.5T MRI scanner at Southlands CDC, plus an established Siemens AvantoFit 1.5T MRI scanner at Worthing Hospital. All systems undertake all general MR Imaging, Neuro, MSK, abdominal and pelvic (inc. small part studies), paediatrics, vascular, breast and cardiac MR Imaging.

CT scanners include 2 x Canon Aquilion Prism 320 slice scanners and a Canon Prime SP. Again, the full range of imaging from all specialist modalities is covered on busy day lists, including cardiac, colonography and vascular studies.

Main duties of the job

Communicating with Consultants, colleagues and patients. Putting patients at ease with clear explanations of the procedure demonstrating a confident knowledge of the role.

Liaising with staff and colleagues from alternate departments and patient pathways to ensure patients are at the heart of all that we do. Putting patients needs first.

Undertaking all aspects of MRI and CT scanning of all body parts on the patients of West Sussex. This includes outpatient, inpatient and paediatric activity.

Cannulating patients and administering IV contrast agents in a safe and competent manner in line with department PGDs.

Supporting and mentoring the rotational junior staff and those new to MRI.

Participation in CPD and QSPE.

Sharing knowledge and skills.

Supporting the placements of student radiographers within the radiology department.

Whilst to essential requirement of this post is to ensure 7-day running of the CDC MRI service, on-call CT duties may be available on occasions when they don't impact on rostered schedules.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.