Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 MRI Radiographer based at West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH) in Newbury, part of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. WBCH is a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and forms part of our growing cross-site MRI service.

Due to the expansion of our MRI service, we have vacancies for enthusiastic Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographers with demonstrable post-registration MRI experience. Successful candidates will support our growing cross-site MRI service, with some Radiographers based at WBCH and others rotating between RBH and WBCH. Occasionally, all Radiographers will be required to rotate across all three sites, RBH, WBCH and Bracknell, to support service delivery and professional development.

The successful candidate must have demonstrable post-registration skills and experience in MRI imaging.

Main duties of the job

Some of the successful Radiographers will be based at WBCH (West Berkshire Community Hospital) and others rotating between RBH (Royal Berkshire Hospital) and WBCH. Occasionally, all Radiographers will be required to rotate across all three sites—RBH, WBCH and Bracknell—to support service delivery and professional development.

You must be adaptable and be prepared to work evenings and weekends as part of seven-day service delivery.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to work effectively, both autonomously and within a team environment.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Diagnostic Radiographers who satisfy the essential criteria of the person specification. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC.

Working for our organisation

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We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

- To provide a high standard of MRI imaging and ensure delivery of safe, compassionate and timely 

patient care.

- To communicate effectively with clinical, managerial, administrative and ancillary staff in order to 

ensure a professional and timely service.

- To act as a role model for the profession and participating in the supervision, training and support of 

more junior staff

- To prioritise and organise the workload in response to clinical need and service demands.

- The post holder must be willing to work across sites, and to take part in the provision of seven day 

service delivery

- To deputise for Band 7 radiographers as required.

- The post holder is expected to have a broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to MRI

imaging.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography State registration: HCPC
• Evidence of significant continuous professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 18 months recent, proven experience post registration
• Experience of working as an integral part of a successful team
• Experience of communicating with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in supervising student radiographers, newly qualified and newly appointed staff
• Broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to cross sectional imaging

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.

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Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period.

The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

• Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.