Advanced MRI Radiographer | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London seeks a skilled MRI Radiographer to perform advanced MRI scanning, manage workflows, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have extensive MRI experience, particularly in Neuro and MSK areas, and possess strong teaching abilities. This role is vital to providing high-quality diagnostic services in a cutting-edge clinical environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Commitment to sustainability

High staff satisfaction

Qualifications

• Significant experience in MRI scanning.
• Demonstrable teaching abilities.
• Flexible and pragmatic approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced MRI scanning.
• Manage inpatient workflow and liaise with multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide high-quality diagnostic service.

Skills

Neuro MRI

MSK MRI

Upper/Lower GI MRI

Gynaecology MRI

Prostate MRI

Head/Neck MRI

Breast MRI

Whole-Body MRI

Teamwork

Teaching Abilities

Tools

Siemens 3T Vida

Siemens 1.5T Avanto

Philips Achieva 3T

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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.

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, nuclearmedicineandpathology.

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.

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?

This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025