Job summary
We are one of the UK's largest cardiac MRI scanning centers, based at theImaging Clinical Research Facility on the St Thomas' Hospital campus. In partnership with King's College London and Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, we drive strong research collaborations focused on novel acquisition techniques, image reconstruction, and motion correction across multiple MRI field strengths.
Our facility provides services to approximately16,000 patients annually, including Cardiac MRI, Perinatal MRI, and the PET Centre. Recently re-accredited under the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) 2021, we are committed to excellence in clinical care and research.
We are seeking anMRI Radiographer to join our accredited research imaging team, focusing on Cardiac MRI (CMR). While prior CMR experience is not essential, candidates must have an interest or exposure to the field. Comprehensive training and competency assessments will be provided, with an expectation to achieve proficiency within 6-9 months. Our department supports professional growth, encouraging participation innational and international conferences, seminars, and opportunities to present research. Part of King's Health Partners, a leading academic health sciences center, we collaborate with King's College London and theNIHR Biomedical Research Centre to advance clinical excellence, teaching, and innovation.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of this post is to participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team within our Cardiovascular Imaging Department to deliver an efficient, effective and timely Cardiac MRI service, supporting a strong portfolio Clinical Research Imaging programmes run by the Imaging Clinical Research Facility.
The successful candidate will work with clinicians, senior radiographers, researchers and biomedical engineers whilst performing excellent quality imaging studies in accordance with the departmental protocols. Staff will be provided mentorship by an experienced senior CMR Radiographer on the job.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description attached provides the detail summary of main duties and responsibilities of the job.
Person Specification
Physical requirments
Essential
Be able to use manual handling aids as provided by the department including patient slide boards, hoists and trolleys Flexibility and willingness to work short and long days as service requirements
Skills
Essential
IV cannulation competency Written communication skills Effective advocate for patients
Desirable
Understanding of recent developments in research MRI Evidence of teaching and training of students / junior staff
Experience
Essential
Advanced imaging and cross sectional scanning experience (MRI/CT or Cath Lab interventional procedure) Interest or training in Cardiac MRI Evidence of multidisciplinary team working Good knowledge of common MRI contrast agents and contraindications
Desirable
Recent experience of working in a busy clinical and research department Experience of cardiac imaging (MRI / CT)
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
Radiography or equivalent HCPC Registration Evidence of CPD over 3 years following graduation
Desirable
Trained in GCP
