Clinical Specialist Radiographer - MRI (Fixed Term Contract)

Clinical Specialist Radiographer - MRI (Fixed Term Contract)

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare Allied Health Professionals
Salary: Competitive salary

Job Description Job Title: Clinical Specialist Radiographer - MRI Department: Radiology Reports to: Head of Radiology Operations Date: 2027 Initial 6 month contract with hopes to extend for another 6 months Overall Purpose of Job

We will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.

The position of Clinical Specialist Radiographer requires an ability to lead, guide and supervise Radiographic staff and to successfully manage service delivery on a day to day basis.An ability to manage in a rapidly changing environment and a willingness to undertake such additional duties as may be assigned from time to time are essential.

While carrying out the duties appropriate to a Radiographer in the MRI department, maintenance of professional competence in other areas of the department is necessary as some participation in the on-call service is required.This will necessate the post holder in rotating through other areas in the department on a periodic basis.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Clinical Operations: undertake as team leader, primary responsibility on a day-to-day basis for the MRI service and the effective utilisation of all resources allocated.
• Be accountable for the quality of the service provided, including customer service and technical aspects.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational policies, protocols and guidelines to ensure optimum utilisation of resources and systematic audit of such usage.
• Advise on equipment selection, purchase, replacement or upgrading.
• Contribute to the preparation of plans of service - monitor and report on their implementation.Implement and maintain accurate information systems for clinical data in accordance with hospital standards.
• Ensure the Head of Radiology is provided with accurate records of equipment service, maintenance, malfunction, downtime and performance as required and co-ordinate preventative maintenance schedules in accordance with clinical demand.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiographic developments in relation to MRI and promote awareness of new developments.Ensure that best practices are implemented.
• Contribute to financial planning and ensure that appropriate budgetary control procedures are implemented.
• Support the Head of Radiology in the implementation of initiatives aimed at on-going service development, improvement and increase in volume.
• Provide professional support and advice to patients, radiographers, radiologists, medical staff, nurses and other allied health professionals.
• Promote and maintain a safe environment for staff and patients.Assist in the development and implementation of risk management and health and safety strategies in association with appropriate personnel.
• Develop and maintain a training function as may be required in relation to qualified staff and/or trainees and students.Supervise and assess all training as required.
• Liaise with the Head of Radiology on the rotation of staff through the Department to ensure an adequate number of trained staff are available.
• Liaise with the Head of Radiology on human resource issues as appropriate.
• Quality Assurance: Investigate and take appropriate action in accordance with hospital policy in relation to complaints, accidents and incidents.
• Ensure that all hospital policies and relevant up to date information on MRI safety is understood by staff and complied with.
• Ensure all hospital policies on infection control, IV policy and health and safety etc. are understood by staff and complied with.
• Implement and maintain a quality assurance programme in the MRI department as set out by Head of Radiology.
• Demonstrate flexibility in possible changes to work patterns e.g. extending working hours in MRI in order to accommodate our patients once volume increases significantly.
• Other duties assigned that are appropriate to the post.
• All posts in Radiology Services will be continually assessed in line with service requirements and changes with the development of the Hospital.Consequently, the duties of the post may change.

Quality:

• Assist the Head of Radiology with Policies and Procedure development as appropriate
• Implement quality improvement as necessary to ensure safety of patients and staff
• Perform departmental audits that feed into the organisation quality programme
• Attend relevant meetings as requested by Head of Radiology
• Assist Head of Radiology in the preparation for accreditation surveys

Person Specification Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• Post graduate MRI diploma/MSc
• Validation from the Irish Institute of Radiographers

Experience

• A minimum of 6 years experience in the chosen modality or a post graduate qualification in the modality plus a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Demonstrate experience of working with a team of Radiographers.
• Competent in intravenous cannulation and contrast/buscopan administration.
• Evidence of post registration professional development.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge; Teamwork

• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to the role.

Knowledge/Professional Knowledge

• Demonstrate clinical competence and relevant experience in an MRI department.
• Demonstrate an ability to contribute to overall service development.

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Have a high capacity for responsibility and individual initiative.
• Demonstrate organisational skills including effective time management.
• Demonstrate ability to manage clinical and non-clinical situations.
• Have a proven ability to work under pressure.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, especially the ability to communicate clear and concise instructions to patients in an understandable manner.
• Be able to deal with staff and management at all levels within the organisation.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Customer/Client Focus

• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the service user.
• Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect

All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service.Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.