The post is based in the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, and specifically within the MRI Clinical Research Department located in St Thomas’ Hospital.

 

The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences are committed to improve the way we deliver healthcare through the use of advanced engineering.

 

The department has 9 MRI scanners and a catheterisation lab, providing clinical and research MRI services in the areas of cardiac, foetal, neonatal and advanced brain imaging.  The facility is embedded within St Thomas’ Hospital. Last year we conducted over 7800 clinical scans, of which over 4500 were recruited to research.

 

More information:  https://www.kcl.ac.uk/bmeis

 

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our Cardiac MRI team as a Senior Clinical Support Worker (MRI Facilities).  The post aligns with the role defined in the Society of Radiographers (SOR) and NHS England (Health Education) guidance on Developing Career Pathways for diagnostic imaging support worker roles. 

 

The Senior Clinical Support Worker (MRI Facilities) is responsible for carrying out a range of administrative, clerical, housekeeping and clinical tasks that vary through the day to support the overall imaging services in Cardiovascular MRI.  The post holder will greet patients and perform initial ID checks, register patient attendance on EPIC and CRF Manager ® (our current patient management systems) and prepare them for the MRI examination, as well as providing necessary care and support for patients and research participants during and after examinations.  The tasks may involve undertaking trolley checks and supporting stocking up activities and undertaking IV cannulation and cannula removal for patients in MRI. 

 

The postholder will be required to work flexible hours between 0700 – 2000 hours, over a 5-day working week in accordance with the needs of the facility.  There are no on-call requirements for this position.

 

Staff may be asked to participate in duties over the festive period (Christmas and New Year) and therefore may not be able to take the King’s concessionary/closure days around this time.  Instead, the entitlement would be provided through time off in lieu.   There will also be a requirement to cover weekend lists which are run routinely to help with waiting list pressures.  Hence, the post holder must have the flexibility to fully participate in the weekend rota, as well as early and late shifts in the week. Any work over outside the core hours including weekends will be compensated in accordance with the overtime rates applicable.

 

This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 1 year in the first instance with a potential for an extension, subject to management review.  The post is required to be full time on-site in the facility based at St Thomas’ Hospital (i.e., there is no option for working from home).