MRI Modality Lead Radiographer

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MRI Modality Lead Radiographer

Band 7 - £46,244 to £53,789 per annum

Plus £1,279 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

37.5 hrs

Permanent

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Radiographer to help establish a new MRI service in the Western Isles and lead the ongoing service.

Early stages of planning is currently underway for MRI service; including scanner procurement and architect consultation.

The overall role is to manage and co-ordinate the work of the MRI suite and liaise with other departments, staff groups and patients to provide a comprehensive and effective service.

Including MRI safety management, quality management of equipment and images, administrative duties and management of training programmes for other staff groups.

The main Radiology department is furnished with DR/CR (Philips/Siemens), Digital Fluoroscopy (Siemens), Multislice CT (Canon Prime SP 80), digital OPG, DXA and mobile imaging (Philips II, Philips Digital Mob), alongside a friendly team of support staff, Radiographers, Sonographers.

The department is supported by NHS Borders Radiology department and Consultants.

Imaging is undertaken for a range of specialities – Respiratory, Oncology, Urology, Vascular, Orthopaedic, Cardiology, Gynecology, Peadiatrics etc.

We are committed to providing the best care possible to our population – applicants should have understanding of Realistic Medicine and how this impacts Radiology.

The post will be based at the Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis.

There is opportunity to undertake on call from home with this post.

The successful candidate will:

• hold minimum of PgCert in MRI
• hold DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• hold HCPC registration
• have several years experience working in MRI
• have demonstrable management skills
• have understanding of the specific challenges of remote and rural healthcare delivery

The successful applicants will be required to register with the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

For further information please contact Jane MacDonald, Radiology Manager, NHS Western Isles on 01851 708226.

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Closing Date 10th April 2024