MRI Superintendent Radiographer

Job overview

The post holder will provide a leadership role within the MRI service ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients adhering to MRI Safety Protocols and IR(ME)R 2024.

Take responsibility for the day-to-day operations within the MRI department, ensuring patients are scanned within the NHS Diagnostic Targets.

To personally deliver high-quality MRI, CT, X-Ray & Fluoroscopy images for a range of ophthalmic and neurological conditions.

To manage the clerical team as needed to ensure smooth patient pathways which adhere to the NHS Diagnostic Target.

Main duties of the job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Leadership and Management

a) Delegate, where appropriate, responsibilities (professional & organisational) to Senior Radiographers and provide management and leadership support for them to develop and maintain systems of staff induction, appraisal and training.

b) Be responsible for the management and organisation of the workload in the MRI department, ensuring that high clinical standards are maintained, as well as and planning for future service needs.

c) Adapt the MRI service to respond to long- and short-term demands. Ensure the daily workload is organised in line with clinical priorities. Rearrange work lists in case of equipment failure and be responsive to the inconvenience caused to patients by short notice cancellation of appointments.

d) Maintain a high degree of clinical expertise, being aware of current developments in MRI imaging to ensure that high quality imaging is maintained.

e) Co-ordinate the preventative maintenance programmes and facilitate repairs after equipment breakdown.

f) Monitoring, reporting and acting on equipment faults, determining the severity of the problem and its probable impact on the service and Trust. Be accountable for a MRI service continuity plan to be in place and ensure it is communicated to all relevant staff groups.

g) To undertake appraisals for the Band 6 Senior Radiographers & Band 3 HCA/Clerical Officers.

h) To manage sickness/absence in line with Trust policy.

• Clinical

Whilst this post is primarily a MRI role, working in a small team, cross cover may be required on occasions. Therefore, the post holder must be able to provide a wide range of high-quality Radiological images, which will include: a) MRI for orbital and neurological conditions (primary role). b) CT for orbital and neurological conditions. c) X-Rays in department and in theatre. d) Fluoroscopy for Dacrocystograms.

Other clinical responsibilities would include;

a) Works in frequently distressing or emotional circumstances, providing care for patients with sight threatening conditions and cancer.

b) Takes responsibility for the welfare and comfort of patients while under the care of the Radiology department before, during, and after their examination.

c) Exhibits a high degree of emotional intelligence in addressing the needs of all patients and staff, respecting the principles of confidentiality, dignity, inclusion, equality and diversity.

d) Ensures patients are kept informed of any factors, such as delays, that are likely to affect them.

e) Provides full explanations of examinations and ensures that patients understand what is expected of them, prioritising safety throughout the process.

f) Ensure safe and efficient use of all MRI, CT, X-Ray and C-Arm equipment, taking action to resolve faults/problems and advising the Principal Radiographer or Radiology Services Manager of the situation.

g) Cannulation of patients and administering contrast media for MRI & CT scans in line with the department's protocol and Trust PGDs.

h) In the absence of the Radiologist, highlight any urgent findings to the Radiology Services Manager or Principal Radiographer so action can be taken to communicate these to the referring clinician in line with departmental SOP.

i) Serve as a MRI Safety Officer (MRSO), providing expertise in risk-benefit analyses to ensure optimal patient care.

j) Vetting/Protocolling of X-Ray & CT examinations in line with justification under IR(ME)R 2024.

• Clinical Governance

a) Oversee the Quality Assurance processes within the

department and participate in the implementation of the

agreed departmental quality programme.

b) Ensure staff maintain the highest standards of cleanliness of the environment and equipment.

c) To promote and be personally compliant with IR(ME)R 2024 and MRI Safety Protocols.

d) To personally participate in continuing professional development (as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and through appraisal as part of role).

• Teaching and Development

a) To design a MRI training programme for new members of staff which will include milestone competency checks.

b) Share professional knowledge and expertise through formal and informal teaching using flexible methods of teaching.

c) Ensure that evidence of staff attainment of skills, knowledge and competencies is documented and available for scrutiny as required.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.