PROFESSIONAL/EDUCATION:

Must be able to:

• Develop a personal development plan (PDP) and professional portfolio;
• Have the ability to critically self-evaluate;
• Be able to conduct evidence-based research and participate in research studies;
• Apply the learning outcomes in the clinical setting.
• Maintain, enhance and develop knowledge, skill and aptitudes necessary to respond to changing clinical profile of patients, hospital/service developments and legal requirements such as licensing.
• To participate and deliver CPD.
• Provide peer support when necessary.
• Engage in performance review with his/her manager.
• Participate in staff engagement and performance reviews.
• Demonstrate resilience and composure.
• Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions.
• Act autonomously within agreed guidelines

Qualifications & Experience:
Possess a Degree in Radiography or the Diploma of The College of Radiographers
And
Must be registered in the Radiographer’s Division by The Radiographers Registration Board maintained at CORU.
And
Must have not less than 3 years fulltime post qualification clinical experience
And
Possess a recognised postgraduate course as recognised by the IIRRT (desirable) or the relevant clinical experience in a specialised Modality.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

UPMC Whitfield Hospital are recruiting a Senior Radiographer MRI on an 11-month fixed term contract. The Radiology Department provides a service to both Inpatients and Outpatients. It includes General Radiography, Theatre Imaging, Ultrasound, Mammography, MRI, CT and DEXA services. The holder of this post will work as a member of the Radiology Department and multi- disciplinary teams, providing a high-quality MRI service to patients in accordance with professional standards of practice. The senior diagnostic radiographer should have strong leadership qualities, as well as management skills and core professional competence, including autonomous practice, in the clinical setting. They must be able to manage in a rapidly changing environment and be willing to undertake such additional duties within the Radiology Department, as may be assigned from time to time. The successful candidate must have a high capacity for responsibility and individual initiative. The senior diagnostic radiogra