MRI Superintendent Radiographer

Job overview

Are you a keen radiographer who wants to maintain a breadth of skills whilst developing specialist knowledge within cardiac MRI scanning at the regional Trauma centre on the Brighton site?

There's never been a better time to progress within UHSussex. Our Trust is in the final stages of a £420 million redevelopment of the Brighton site. This includes a brand new Imaging department including advanced imaging with two 1.5T Philips Ingenia Ambition MRI scanners, one incorporating intra-operative MRI, one 3T Philips Ingenia Elition MRI scanner, and a 1.5T Siemens Aera. We are a modern department who strive for quality.

This position would be ideal for a radiographer who holds strong knowledge in MRI imaging techniques especially with Philips MRI scanners and would like to develop these skills into a clinical leadership role. You will be based at The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

Most importantly we are looking for someone with NHS experience who is eager to join our developing team and someone who is as passionate as we are about the service that we deliver who provides attention to detail, and has a passion for training others.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of a team to provide an excellent MRI service
• Will be an experienced HCPC registered radiographer with an interest in cardiac MRI, but who is able to undertake a wide range of clinical duties to provide the highest quality radiological images at all times to assist patient diagnosis and treatment, supporting all colleagues to do the same.
• To assist in the day to day running of the department alongside the other MRI superintendents overseeing the general work to ensure a smooth co-ordinated service whilst delivering a high quality patient experience.
• Ensure departmental adherence MHRA MRI safety guidelines and UHSx policy guidelines/protocols.
• In addition to your normal core hours, participation in the out of hour's rota is necessary. This will include some weekend work and possibility of on-calls from home where the service requires this.
• You will be a senior influence within the department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Role Summary

• The MRI Superintendent will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the MRI service alongside current senior MRI staff at RSCH, with the potential to work cross site supporting the Princess Royal Hospital MRI staff within USHFT.
• The MRI post holder will work effectively with the Radiology Management Team to support the delivery of MRI services across the Trust.
• The MRI Superintendent will also be responsible for developing the 3Tesla service ensuring a smooth and efficient seven-day operation for patients at RSCH and knowledge in advanced scanning techniques.
• The MRI Superintendent will liaise with the Independent Sector to ensure best use of all available resources.
• This role will include line management of staff and where necessary the post holder will liaise with the management team to address areas of concern or non-compliance.
• The MRI Superintendent will offer specialist advice, assess, and justify examination referrals and evaluate the clinical results of the work of themselves and junior staff in accordance with national guidelines and departmental policies. The Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing vetting procedures on CRIS.
• The MRI Superintendent will work as a key member of the MRI team leading cross-site based induction, training and governance whilst ensuring that a high standard of clinical care is delivered.
• The MRI Superintendent will work with the MRI Superintendents, Lead MRI Superintendent Radiographer and Radiology Management team to ensure all clinical performance indicators, targets and objectives relating to MRI are met in line with national and local standards.
• To ensure the department and staff work within the Trusts patient first framework.
• Ensure cross-site MRI staff teamwork within Trust operating processes, promptly reporting any issues or concerns to the Radiology Management Team to enable maximum efficiency of resource and capacity.