MRI Lead - #145766

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Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Lead MRI Radiographer at University Hospital Ayr.

What You Will Do

You will be expected to support both the service and its staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging. You will be involved in departmental audit activities and excellent communication and team working skills are essential. In return, you will be offered a high standard of support towards their career pathway. It is essential you have a BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography / Imaging Services with current registration with the HCPC, post graduate qualification or equivalent experience and a Certificate of competence in Intravenous Injections. Our department actively promotes a positive culture of CPD. An up-to-date Continuing Personal Development portfolio is required.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

You should either have a post graduate certificate in MRI or a wide range of MRI experience, ideally gained over several years. As lead radiographer within the specialty the post holder is required to have a high level of knowledge and decision making to provide guidance and technical expertise to support service users and departmental staff. You should have strong leadership qualities, organisational skills and the ability to share and develop ideas to enable the delivery of a high-quality service. Excellent communication and team working skills are crucial. You would be expected to be involved in the development of, and maintenance of staff rotas therefore experience in this would be advantageous.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours

15 hours over Monday Friday 9am-5pm. Set working days have yet to be agreed.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Ruth Easton via email - [email protected]

Pam Mitchell via email -

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