Bank Radiographer

Spire Healthcare Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank colleagues paid weekly

Competitive rates for bank staff

Free onsite car park

Spire Healthcare pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Smartspending discounts via Spire for

Wellbeing Centre access via Spire for

Free uniform

Free DBS

Full induction and training updates

Recruitment journey support from Res

Job summary

Spire Thames Valley Hospital in Slough is seeking a qualified Bank Specialist Radiographer to join our Imaging Department. This role offers flexible weekday availability and the opportunity to work across MRI and X-ray modalities within a patient-focused environment.

As part of our bank team you will deliver safe, high-quality imaging, maintain accurate records and collaborate with consultants and radiologists while adhering to HCPC and IR(ME)R guidelines. Prior MRI experience is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC Registration.
• Post-registration experience in MRI imaging.
• Strong understanding of MRI safety procedures and protocols.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meet service requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI examinations in accordance with departmental protocols and professional standards
• Ensure patient safety, particularly in relation to MRI safety screening and contraindications.
• Deliver an outstanding patient experience, providing reassurance and support throughout the diagnostic journey.
• Operate MRI equipment efficiently to produce diagnostic-quality images.
• Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation.
• Work closely with consultants, radiologists and multidisciplinary teams to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Adhere to HCPC, IR(ME)R, MRI safety and hospital governance requirements.

Skills

MRI Radiography

HCPC Registration

Post-registration MRI experience

MRI safety procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork within MDT

Flexibility

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

Bank Radiographer | MRI/X-Ray/Theatre | Spire Thames Valley Hospital | Bank | Flexible Working | Slough

Make a Difference with Spire Healthcare

Spire Thames Valley Hospital is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Bank Specialist Radiographer to join our Imaging Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified MRI Radiographer looking for flexible work within a modern, patient-focused environment, supported by a leading independent healthcare provider.

As part of our bank team, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality service, ensuring exceptional patient care and maintaining the highest standards of imaging practice.

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective and patient-focused imaging services, working across a range of diagnostic modalities while maintaining the highest professional and clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI examinations in accordance with departmental protocols and professional standards
• Ensure patient safety, particularly in relation to MRI safety screening and contraindications.
• Deliver an outstanding patient experience, providing reassurance and support throughout the diagnostic journey.
• Operate MRI equipment efficiently to produce diagnostic-quality images.
• Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation.
• Work closely with consultants, radiologists and multidisciplinary teams to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Adhere to HCPC, IR(ME)R, MRI safety and hospital governance requirements.

Please note: To meet the needs of our Imaging Department, we are specifically looking for Bank MRI Radiographers who can offer availability during weekdays (Monday to Friday). This vacancy is not intended for candidates who are only available to work weekends.

Essential Requirements

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC Registration.
• Post-registration experience in MRI imaging.
• Strong understanding of MRI safety procedures and protocols.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meet service requirements

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'
• Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees’ well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.