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About
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.
Find out more about the Trust on their web-site at www.ouh.nhs.uk
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Contact
- Address
- Oxford Univ Hosps NHS Foundation Trust
- OUHC HR Department,
- 3rd Floor Unipart House Business Centre
- Garsington Road
- Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX4 2PG
- Contact Number
- 01865 741186
MRI Radiographer
Closed for applications on: 8-Oct-2024 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 8-Oct-2024 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- OCMR
- Address
- Level 0, JR, Headington
- Town
- Oxford
- Postcode
- OX3 9DU
- Major / Minor Region
- Oxfordshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days /week)
Salary
- Salary
- £37,338 - £52,809 Dependent on experience and meeting competencies
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6-7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Diagnostic Radiographer - MRI
- Interview date
- 22/10/2024
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
We are seeking an additional highly motivated and talented MR radiographer to join the imaging team at the Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR). We are looking for someone who will enjoy working in a cutting-edge clinical research environment performing advanced MRI research techniques (cardiac, liver and neuro), and actively participate for the clinical cardiac MR service as part of a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, radiographers, nurses and physicists. You will primarily assist in the provision of a safe, efficient, effective and flexible MR scanning service for the cardiovascular, liver and neuro-imaging research protocols within OCMR. You will be expected to deliver a high standard of imaging and patient care; assist in protocol development and set up (both hardware and software aspects) and help provide training and supervision of the imaging aspects of the unit. You will work with and be supported by the lead radiographer and the imaging team.
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Working for our organisation
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you want to work with a cutting-edge imaging technique in a world-class centre, providing specialised clinical diagnostic imaging?
The cardiology department at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford is one of the major providers of cardiac care within South East England. We are a busy, friendly department and are seeking a senior radiographer to support the clinical cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) service. We act as a reference centre for CMR, and provide regional cardiomyopathy, stress perfusion and congenital heart disease services. The post is based in the University of Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR), and you will be an integral part of a dynamic team in this world renowned CMR centre, which provides a tertiary centre service for the John Radcliffe and many surrounding hospitals. There may an opportunity to support one of the many imaging research projects undertaken in the unit, and further study may also be possible.
You will be an experienced radiographer with previous experience of either magnetic resonance imaging or other cardiac imaging modality. Experience in CMR is desirable but not essential and training will be provided where necessary.
Informal visits to the unit are strongly encouraged.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide a high quality MRI imaging service to OCMR for cardiovascular, liver and neuro-imaging research and support the clinical CMR service where appropriate.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all patients, research participants and normal volunteers undergoing imaging.
- Use OCMR's online booking system to manage the schedule for the scanners.
- Implementing, in accordance with OCMR and OUH policies, effective safe working procedures that are reviewed on a periodic basis, and supporting the development of OCMR policies-and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Train new/existing staff using the facility regarding magnet safety and the emergency procedures within OCMR.
- Support OCMR staff in the maintenance and safe use of any ancillary equipment such as MRE, injectors, physiological monitoring, button response boxes used for fMRI and projectors.
Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.
When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
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Essential criteria
- Add “2” for interview, “0” for rejected
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Mills
- Job title
- Lead MRI Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865 221869
- Additional information
Job advert :
AfC Band 6/7 depending on experience £37,338- £46,148 pay award pending
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you want to work with a cutting-edge imaging technique in a world-class centre, providing specialised clinical diagnostic imaging?
The cardiology department at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford is one of the major providers of cardiac care within South East England. We are a busy, friendly department and are seeking a senior radiographer to support the clinical cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) service. We act as a reference centre for CMR, and provide regional cardiomyopathy, stress perfusion and congenital heart disease services. The post is based in the University of Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR), and you will be an integral part of a dynamic team in this world renowned CMR centre, which provides a tertiary centre service for the John Radcliffe and many surrounding hospitals. There may an opportunity to support one of the many imaging research projects undertaken in the unit, and further study may also be possible.
You will be an experienced radiographer with previous experience of either magnetic resonance imaging or other cardiac imaging.modality. Experience in CMR is desirable but not essential and training will be provided where necessary.
Informal visits to the unit are strongly encouraged
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