Job summaryWe have a new opportunity for experienced MRI Radiographers to join our fantastic team and benefit from our fully funded training programs. We offer a variety of scans including MSK, Angios, Breast, Abdominal and Neuro.
MRI in Scarborough undertakes a diverse and interesting case mix. Radiographers work closely with other health care professionals within the multidisciplinary team. The department is ideal for Radiographers who are keen to learn and enjoy the challenges of working in a busy environment.
The MRI service operates on 2 sites including Scarborough Hospital and Scarborough Community Diagnostic Centre from 08:00 to 20:00.
We teach and encourage our Radiographers to operate as independent practitioners taking responsibility for their imaging including taking imaging decisions in a broad spectrum of cases.
Main duties of the jobYou must be a self-motivated, flexible, hardworking and caring Radiographer with proven MRI experience.
The successful applicant must be HCPC registered with at least 12 months previous MRI experience scanning a variety of MRI examinations.
Within our small multi-disciplinary MRI Team support staff and Radiographers undertake extended scope of practice. We undertake a large and varied case mix over an extended working day. Flexible working patterns will be considered.
The successful applicant will currently be required to participate in Saturday duties, this which will extend to a 7-day working rota in the near future.
The current hours of the MRI Unit at Scarborough are 08:00-20:00, 7 days per week. With expansion of the MRI team we plan to deliver the same hours of services at our newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre.
About usTo find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job responsibilitiesA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person SpecificationQualification & ExperienceEssential- Degree level qualification, registration with the Health Professions Council
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of continuous professional development/postgraduate development
Desirable- Examined "M level" postgraduate course relevant to specialist area of employment
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
