MRI Mobile Lead Radiographer

Person must be based within the regions of Midlands/Three Counties (Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire).

Service Location: Various locations around the UK according to MRI mobile clinical services and those in the future.

Contract Type: Permanent. Full time 37.5hpw Monday – Sunday.

Hybrid role split: Clinical on mobiles 80%, Administration 20% (flexible).

The job involves working across various locations around the UK, supporting the MRI Mobile Superintendent Radiographer and collaborating with all stakeholders to promote the development of mobile clinical imaging services with hospital sites and partner organisations within the NHS and private sector in line with the strategic objectives of the Charity.

• Assist onsite set up of new mobile services ensuring the delivery of high-quality mobile MRI scanning services.
• Supervise the day-to-day smooth running of the MRI mobile scanning lists in accordance with best practice and legal standards.
• Provide training and safety education to all who work on the mobiles at client sites.
• Plan and set standards to direct department goals in accordance with Cobalt and legislative quality assurance programmes.
• Undertake audit of performance against departmental and corporate targets and action improvements.
• Deputise for the MRI Mobile Superintendent Radiographer in their absence.
• Maintain effective daily communication with the MRI Mobile Superintendent Radiographer and Operations Manager.
• Ensure strong communication across medical staff and non-medical staff at all sites.
• Assist with quality standards including QSI (Quality Standard for Imaging) and ISO accreditations on mobile services.
• Support the service during external visits by Trust or industry stakeholders including CQC and QSI inspectors.
• Responsible for keeping open communication pathways with line managers regarding the service.
• Ensure the mobile services operate to the highest level of clinical and operational governance.
• Develop and introduce policy, procedures and processes collaboratively with line managers and stakeholders.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and respond to clinical requests from Consultant Radiologists.
• Responsible for the organisation and smooth running of day-to-day scanning lists.
• Responsible for all staff induction training at the mobile locations.
• Work with line managers to maintain appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
• Undertake appraisal and performance management of mobile radiographers and clinical imaging assistants.
• Support line managers in the selection, interview and recruitment of prospective staff.
• Participate in the on-call rota for MRI mobile/relocatable logistics, breakdowns and staffing.

Skills and experience required:

• HCPC registration.
• DCR or BSc in Radiography.
• Post Graduate qualification in CT, MRI or PET/CT or equivalent is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in MRI covering all body areas, techniques and contrast media management at a senior level.
• An in-depth knowledge of theoretical and clinical MRI is essential.
• Experience of delivering clinical diagnostic services.
• Experience of managing clinical teams and their performance is essential.
• High level of professionalism and technical standard of work compliant with relevant Codes of Practice.
• Flexible approach to working.
• UK driving license.

Cobalt is an innovative and dynamic medical imaging charity delivering diagnostic imaging services across the country through dedicated imaging centres and a fleet of mobile CT and MRI scanners. We are offering an experienced radiographer the opportunity to support the MRI Mobile Superintendent Radiographer to deliver high quality and safe MRI mobile services on behalf of the Charity.

Benefits and rewards include:

• Salary matched to your skills and experience.
• Great working environment.
• 27 days holiday plus public holidays rising with service.
• Life assurance cover at 4 x annual salary.
• Support for professional and personal wellbeing.
• Employee benefits programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Car allowance for eligible mobile worker roles.
• Complementary healthcare benefit scheme.
• Service recognition.

Please be aware that Cobalt is not able to sponsor non-EU/EEA Tier 2 applications.

To apply, please read through the job description and personal specification, download an application form and upload it along with your CV and cover letter.