Band 6 MRI Radiographer

We have an exciting opportunity to join our MRI Team at The London Clinic in Central London, W1G, with a competitive salary range on offer. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare. Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with state-of-the-art facilities located around Harley Street. We have approx. 1300 employees across 8 sites, covering a broad range of specialisms, including complex medical and surgical procedures and a comprehensive range of cancer and outpatient services.

Job Profile

• To scan patients, working closely with the Band 7 Radiographers.
• Ensure a high standard of patient care, and participate in the monitoring of standards.
• Ensure that any person entering the MRI scanner is appropriately safety checked in accordance with departmental policy.
• Ensure that patients, relatives and staff are appropriately informed of any discussions relating to patient examinations.

Job Type

• This is a permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week.
• Be flexible in their approach as the department will operate between 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9-5 with an on-call service.
• Participate in a long day rota over a 6-day working week (Monday to Saturday) in 4 different locations within the hospital, and undertake on-call shifts throughout the week, weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Work as part of the senior team liaising with all stakeholders including Radiologists and referring Clinicians.

Benefits package

• Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• 33 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).
• Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.
• Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Key Duties

• Assess the physical, mental and communication abilities and needs of individual patients.
• Position patients accurately for the appropriate examinations, taking into account their abilities, needs and limitations.
• Assist in radiological procedures, utilising their nursing skills, knowledge and experience.
• Appropriately adapt with assistance from a mentor their standard technique to ensure that diagnostic images are obtained from patients with limited capabilities of any kind.
• Seek advice from colleagues and senior Radiographers when required.
• Undertake IV injections if appropriately trained.
• Liaise with MRI Superintendent and Band 7 Radiographers and the reporting Radiologist to ensure that the protocol used for an examination is suitably matched to the clinical indications for the procedure.
• Operate accurately and safely complex radiological equipment, requiring a high degree of manual dexterity.
• Seek guidance from Band 7 Radiographer and/or the reporting Radiologist to fully assess the images produced following examination.
• Ensure that any necessary additional examinations are undertaken within a single patient attendance where possible.
• Ensure that all the documentation relating to an examination is appropriately organised to ensure rapid and accurate transit through the Administrative and Clerical systems of the Directorate.
• Work unsupervised and participate in on-call and weekend work when training is completed and competencies have been signed off.

Policy, Service Development and Implementation

• Be familiar with and understand the Clinic's policies and procedures in relation to COSHH, Fire, Health and Safety at Work regulations and attend mandatory training.

Skills & Experience

• To hold a DCR or BSc in Radiography.
• To be HCPC registered.
• To be familiar with a computerised patient information system and PACS.
• To have a minimum of two years' MRI experience covering a wide range of clinical examinations and application.

We are an organisation that has charitable status and this helps us to drive forward our mission of reinvesting our income to deliver better patient outcomes. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.