MRI Specialist Radiographer in London

Oryon offers innovative, personalised healthcare that is affordable, straightforward and convenient. Our services are delivered by a dedicated and approachable team in a friendly and professional environment that inspires confidence and reassures patients. By providing opportunities for networking and collaboration between healthcare professionals, we strive to make healthcare provision more innovative, flexible and efficient.

Oryon’s vision is to become the go-to place for affordable, private diagnostic and preventative healthcare in the UK. We aim to provide the quickest, most affordable and personalised healthcare available, through the services of Oryon Imaging and Oryon Connect. Additionally, Oryon Develop seeks to be the leading voice for expertise within the wellness sector, engaging both healthcare professionals and the public with the latest healthcare and wellbeing content. We encourage our colleagues to embrace and contribute to the innovation-led culture that is at the heart of everything Oryon stands for.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Senior MRI radiographer to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will provide customer-focused, high-quality diagnostic radiography service. This role is an opportunity to join a company led by innovation and determination to show the way to better health, in accordance with best practice (IRR 99, IRMER 2017), CQC standards, SOR and RCR guidelines.

• Conduct MRI safety checks with patients prior to their examination, obtain consent and ensure suitability for the examination.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of specialist imaging equipment, adhering to local MRI safety policies and procedures and local rules, reporting any problems to the Clinical Manager and/or engineering support.
• Dispense contrast media/drugs as an assigned practitioner under the direction of the consultant radiologists or clinicians and maintain accurate records in accordance with the medicine management policy and PGDs.
• Accurate data entry on to Radiology Information (RIS) and Picture Archive (PACS) systems.
• Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and that patients’ views are sought and taken into account.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients and follow the requirements of the Data Protection legislation.
• Liaise with consultant radiologists regarding protocols and patient referrals.
• Run Quality Assurance checks on equipment, and action as appropriate.
• Participate in clinical audits including health and safety, infection control, and radiation protection.
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies.
• Understand and adhere to the Company Health and Safety Policy.
• Identify and report any risk which has a potential adverse effect on Oryon Imaging’s ability to maintain quality of care and the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Comply with CQC and Compliance requirements.
• Report all incidents and complaints in line with Company Policy.
• Participate in the induction and training of new staff.
• Attend compulsory internal and external staff training courses and/or complete online courses.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified experienced MRI radiographer passionate about high-quality patient care, with a degree in Radiography or equivalent, proven experience in healthcare and patient-focused services, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in MRI covering a wide range of examinations and applications. Good knowledge of MRI physics is essential to manipulate sequence parameters and modify technique in difficult circumstances where required. Proven awareness of Health and Safety regulations, Infection Control and Clinical Governance is also necessary. A PGDip in MRI or masters in MRI/Radiography is desirable.

We offer 27 days of holiday (+ bank holidays), contributory pension and life insurance scheme, private health care scheme, and diagnostic scans for your friends and family by Oryon Imaging. Other benefits include training, learning and development opportunities, enhanced maternity and adoption leave, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, salary extras providing discounts for gyms and online shopping, and a rewards platform to recognise good work. Wellbeing support includes an Employees Assistance Program for mental, physical and financial health, fruits and refreshments at the clinic, and team events ranging from office breakfasts to themed parties and weekends away abroad.

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Additionally, you are required to have proof of the following vaccinations and/or safe immunity levels. If you do require Oryon Imaging to arrange pre-employment checks for the above upon offer of employment, please notify us as soon as possible.