MRI MSK Radiographer - 1-year fixed term | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 Per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2024 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 7LD |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6344737/321-CSS-5982941-B6-2 |
Summary
Full time 37.5; 1-year contract fixed term.
Working 4 days per week, 8am – 6pm out of 7(including weekends), plus on-call out of hours.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Radiographer to join the MRI team at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford.
We have recently installed 2 new states of the art scanners; a Siemens 1.5T Sola and a Siemens 3T Vida.
In this post you will be trained to perform a wide range of mainly musculoskeletal diagnostic procedures for adult and paediatric outpatient and inpatient settings.
As a Senior MRI radiographer, you will be a key part of the imaging team ensuring that our service user’s needs are met through the delivery of high-quality compassionate care.
The main duties of this role are to assist in the provision of an efficient MRI service; to perform MRI procedures according to Trust, Departmental and statutory regulations; to work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high-quality diagnostic service; to maintain a sensitive and person-centric approach to our patients; to maintain a safe environment within the MRI unit.
This role involves assisting the Superintendent MRI radiographer with the supervision of staff and students providing comprehensive training. You will encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff by personal example and constructive feedback.
The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre itself has a world-wide reputation for excellence in orthopaedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. The hospital also undertakes specialist services such as the treatment of bone infection and bone tumours, limb reconstruction and the rehabilitation of those with limb amputation or complex neurological disabilities. We are a mainly digital department with PACS and CRIS with 4 general x-ray rooms which caters for inpatients, outpatients and paediatrics, as well as 2 MRI scanners, a DEXA scanner and a fluoroscopy suite.
Applicants will hold the appropriate BSc or equivalent qualifications and have at least 2 years’ experience in MRI. Some knowledge of specialist musculoskeletal MRI would be an advantage. You must have excellent communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as working as part of a team.
Participation in the out of hours on-call rota is required.
This is an opportunity to gain the highest standards of musculoskeletal MRI Radiography and to develop your career within our supportive and friendly department.
Please note that this post is subject to a 6-month probationary period.
This advert closes on Monday 24 Jun 2024