Specialist Radiographer Core MR-Imaging Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
The shift pattern for this position is a Varied pattern 365/year, 24/7, average of 5 days per 7 pro rata
This is an excellent opportunity for you to join our teams in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Hospitals. We are recruiting within the South West Sector (Diagnostics Directorate) seeking rotational band 6 core MRI radiographer.
Within the South West Sector there is cross site rotational model enabling staff to develop a breadth and depth of knowledge and skills across scheduled and unscheduled care. The successful candidate for this post would rotate through the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital MRI and Institute for Neurological Sciences MRI both located within the Queen Elizabeth campus.
The QEUH is the largest acute hospital in NHSGGC and the designated Major Trauma Centre for the West of Scotland within the Major Trauma Network, supporting services with 2 1.5T wide bore Siemens MRI scanners, undertaking a large variety of complex acute imaging such as; cardiac, major trauma, vascular, oncology and orthopaedics.
The INS is a regional (tertiary referral) centre which lies within the QEUH campus supporting neurology, neurosurgery, stroke thrombectomy, MaxFax and the national spinal injuries service, supporting services with 1 1.5T Siemens MRI and 1 3T Siemens MRI scanner. The INS MRI scanners undertake all specialist imaging be it emergency, or planned for neurosurgery, neurology and spinal specialities.
You will be required to participate in extended working days and weekends as part of core hours for planned and emergency activity, there is an on-call component for major trauma emergency MRI provision on public holidays. The hours of these posts are worked 5/7, 365 days per year.
We actively promote opportunity for further study at a post-graduate level leading to MSc Diagnostic Imaging in CT, MRI or MSc Advanced Practice, allowing you to underpin your key area of interest whilst enhancing patient care, experience and your knowledge at Glasgow Caledonian University, (NHSGGC operated a staff bursary each year to assist those who wish to progress into post graduate study). Within the department and the wider MDTs we engage and participate in quality improvement groups which we encourage staff of all levels to get involved in where appropriate. NHSGGC radiographers host a CPD channel on Microsoft Teams where there are weekly CPD sessions SOR accredited, all sessions are recorded and can be listened to retrospectively.
It is essential you have a Degree in Radiography / DCR, with current HCPC registration and minimum 2 years post graduate experience. Successful candidates will benefit from a structured training and induction programme.
Informal enquires to Site Superintendent Radiographer: Michael McCulloch, Tel: 0141 452 3650, Email: [email protected]
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.
