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MRI Imaging Department Assistant
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-CDCS-3643
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
19/06/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

MRI Radiographic / Imaging Department Assistant

Band 3

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Radiographic Department Assistant posts in the MRI department to help support the trusts CDC sites here at UHDB.

You will play a pivotal role within our team and are often the first point of contact for many of the patients who attend our department.

You will greet and assist patients before, during and after procedures, preparing the patients for their MRI examination. Good communication skills are essential. You will also assist with duties as allocated under the direction and supervision of the radiographer and always following Trust Policies and Procedures.

To be responsible for maintaining stock levels to assist in the training of new support staff, enabling them to become fully conversant with the duties applicable to them.

Training will be provided to perform IV cannulations.

The successful candidates to work at one of our main UHDB and CDC sites. They will have a base site, however they may be required to work across site subject to service need.

Main duties of the job

The radiographic department assistant will work closely as part of the multidisciplinary team in Imaging with other disciplines including medical, nursing and AHPs regarding diagnostic MRI imaging. 

To assist with patient care, hoisting, changing, moving and administration of patients arriving in all areas of the Imaging Department, and continue that care where necessary throughout the imaging process.

To be familiar with all routine procedures and provide support for a defined range of specialised procedures, eg. complex MRI exams, cardiac/stress scans, small bowel prep and patient monitoring to facilitate individualised patient care and smooth running of the service

To support infection control measures in the Imaging Department, eg. assist with preparation of rooms and cleaning up afterwards.

To be responsible for the general cleaning and quality assurance programme for the MRI associated equipment under supervision from the clinical staff.

To be responsible for stock control and storage management of contrast agents and routine deliveries.

Closing date: 08 June 2025

Interview date: 19 June 2025

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Be able to demonstrate basic numeracy and literacy
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) and/or above in health and social care

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous NHS experience in a caring environment
Desirable criteria
  • Previous use of clinical IT systems

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
  • Ability to handle and communicate information

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Karen Hanbury
Job title
MRI Superintendent
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 787617
Additional information

Elaine Beecham, MRI Superintendent Radiographer CDC 

 
07385 402267

 

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