Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and NHS experienced Radiographer to join our existing MRI Management team. This position is cross site working at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Weston Park and Northern General sites. 

The MRI service operates 7 days a week, with shift patterns covering 3 days a week, 7:20am till 20:30. We operate 7 MRI scanners consisting of 6 Siemens and 1 Philips 3T scanners, and cover all specialist areas such as MSK, gynae, urology, obstetrics, cardiology, vascular, neurology, breast, GI, oncology, radiotherapy planning and research, whilst performing specialist implant scanning.

We have a great history of high-quality care and clinical excellence as well as being innovative in medical research. This is an exciting time to consider joining our existing workforce with service development and planning at our forefront. 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an HCPC registered Radiographer who ideally has experience of working in a multidisciplinary MRI service. 

You will be the first line of management for the Radiographers and Clinical imaging assistants working within MRI.  You will be accountable to the MRI Service Manager and will work closely with other MRI Superintendents,  Practice educators, Radiographers, imaging assistants  and Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP's) to maintain the high levels of service provision by both planning and prioritising when faced with demands on staffing and resources. 
You will undertake appraisals for senior Radiographers and monitor mandatory training attendance records as well as sickness absence reviews in line with Trust requirements and to maintain good compliance with the directorate’s targets.  

You will be expected to undertake clinical work to a high standard alongside your managerial requirements so effective time management is essential.

We are aiming to recruit someone with excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills, a pleasant, professional and helpful manner, a flexible approach to working and an ability to switch between tasks and work under pressure. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate how they work within the Trusts core values during their daily practice, and demonstrate a high level of MRI and managerial expertise.

Working for our organisation

The Directorate of Medical Imaging and Medical Physics (MIMP)is one of the largest and most diverse Directorates within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role of the Directorate is twofold:

• The provision of diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures.
• The provision of high quality scientific and technical services in Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.

The Directorate holds a budget of £33 million and employs some 690 members of staff who work across the five hospital sites within Sheffield.

MIMP is a key player in every aspect of the services the Trust provides and delivers services to other Trusts and external organisations. 

This provides a unique infrastructure for advanced diagnostics and treatments in a safe environment with full legislative and best practice compliance, all of which is supported by our innovative capability.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The directorate is committed to staff development and offers a variety of training opportunities.  As an organisation we aim to recruit those who uphold our values that are embedded in our belief to be a premier provider of health care in the region.