Advanced MRI Radiographer

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking an experienced Advanced MRI Radiographer to work in a cutting-edge clinical environment. The role involves providing high-quality diagnostic services, maintaining safety protocols, and working closely with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have extensive MRI experience and a strong background in clinical practices. Attractive salary package and commitment to professional development included.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development in MRI.
• Evidence of NHS or equivalent experience in a tertiary setting.
• Demonstrable experience in complex MRI scanning.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality diagnostic MRI service.
• Maintain a safe working MRI environment.
• Organise inpatient workflow and liaise with teams.

Skills

MRI scanning experience (1.5T and 3T)

Excellent written communication skills

In-depth knowledge of MRI techniques

Education

Post graduate specialist training equivalent to Master's level

Tools

Siemens and Philips MRI scanners

Job description

Overview

Advanced MRI Radiographer opportunity at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a wonderful opportunity for an MRI radiographer with significant and varied experience to work in a cutting-edge clinical environment performing advanced MRI scanning.

The closing date is 25 September 2025

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled MRI radiographer with an extensive background in Neuro, MSK, Upper/Lower GI, Gynaecology, Prostate and Head/Neck MRI with Breast and Whole-Body MRI experience being desirable.

You will need to be team orientated with demonstrable teaching abilities as you will be working with under-graduates, trainee radiologists and trainee MRI radiographers.

The clinical range of patient presentations is wide and we would expect the successful applicant to communicate effectively, with a patient centred approach.

Participation in the MRI extended week rota and the on-call rota is essential as is a desire to develop your MRI skills and abilities.

The MRI Department currently consists of 2 Siemens 3T Vida's, 4 Siemens 1.5T Avanto's and 1 Philips Achieva 3T scanners.

Main duties of the job

You will be providing a high-quality diagnostic service whilst maintaining a safe working MRI environment.

You will assist in providing an efficient MRI service which will include the MRI scanning alongside its associated administration duties.

You will be responsible for organising the inpatient workflow and liaising with a multi-disciplinary team.

You will be involved in the protocolling of MRI requests.

You should have a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work, exceptional organisational skills that will enable you to manage a varied workload ensuring safe and clinical practices.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development including post graduate specialist training equivalent to Master's level relevant to this role

Experience

• Evidence of NHS or equivalent health service experience in a tertiary setting
• Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of MRI scanning experience at 1.5T and 3T (such as Neuro and spinal imaging MSK, Abdominal and pelvic imaging & Complex angiography studies)

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable knowledge and ability to make adjustments to achieve excellent image quality
• Excellent written communication skills without the use of Artificial Intelligence
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and proficiency in utilising the latest and advanced MRI techniques
• Good understanding of the legislation relating to the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS