Specialist Radiographer - MRI

Specialist Radiographer - MRI | Imaging | Spire Liverpool | Competitive Salary DOE | Full Time
Spire Liverpool has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Specialist Radiographer - MRI to join a motivated team delivering high quality specialist MRI/ General X-Ray imaging, on a permanent basis. To justify and perform radiographic examinations, assist Radiologists during radiographic/interventional examinations, providing direct care and a high-quality diagnostic service in order to assist in the management of patients within the department of Imaging.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Assess and understand a wide range of clinical information from a variety of clinical or specialist disciplines and perform examinations autonomously making decisions about the need for further imaging to aid diagnosis, taking into account any pathology identified on the images
* Ensure that images acquired are accurate and diagnostic in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards / requirements, taking into account patient limitations, adapting technique where necessary and minimising radiation dose where possible acting as patient advocate in radiation protection issues
* Maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of specialist radiology equipment
* Act independently in the assessment of referrals for X-Ray examinations, taking full responsibility for the justification of general X-Ray examinations in order to reduce unnecessary ionising radiation exposure of patients in accordance with IR(ME)R 2000
* Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring any observed changes in the patient's condition are effectively communicated and prioritise workload depending on the severity of a patient condition and the direct impact on their management
* Act as a point of advice for radiology staff, imaging referrers and ward staff on radiographic issues i.e. clinical suitability for procedure, radiation issues
* Contribute to the review and implementation of departmental and professional polices and procedures, for example Health +Safety including risk assessment and COSHH, Radiation Protection Procedures, IR (ME) R 2000
* Undertake quality assurance (QA) tests in compliance with statutory and manufacturers guidelines, regular clinical audit of own work and participate in departmental audit
* Maintain accurate patient records by the input of accurate information on the TRAK system, to reflect the service including personal information and patient dose details
Who we're looking for:
* Diploma or Degree in Radiography
* HCPC Registration
* Experience in MRI and X-Ray is essential
* Evidence of substantial CPD in clinically related and relevant subjects
* IV injection certificate of competence
* Previous experience as a Radiographer in an imaging department
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
* 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
* Free Bupa wellness screening
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alishia Okereafor on (phone number removed) or email
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications