CT/MRI Radiographer - 12 Month Fixed Term

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a CT/MRI Radiographer on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The post is part of a cohesive cross-sectional imaging team, offering opportunities to work across CT and MRI, participate in training, audits and service development.

The role involves providing a full CT/MRI service to inpatients, outpatients and ED, supporting night shifts and on-call, with travel to community sites.

Qualifications

• Considerable post graduate experience in MRI/CT.
• Postgraduate training or extensive experience in a specialist field.
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience supervising junior staff and students.
• Evidence of participation in departmental audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide CT/MRI service to inpatients, outpatients, private patients and ED patients.
• Act as deputy to the cross-sectional lead radiographers when required.
• Maintain high professionalism and technical standards in the cross-sectional department.
• Supervise and mentor students and staff, providing training and guidance.
• Coordinate QC, audits and research within cross-sectional imaging.
• Identify areas for service improvement and efficiency in collaboration with lead radiographers.
• Cover 24/7 shift pattern and travel to community sites as needed.

Skills

MRI/CT skills

CPD participation

Clinical governance

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Supervise students

Audits

deputy to lead radiographers

Education

HCPC registration

Postgraduate training / extensive experience

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

CT/MRI Radiographer - 12 Month Fixed Term

The closing date is 26 November 2026

Dorset County Hospital is looking for a motivated and experienced Cross-Sectional Radiographer to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave. This is an ideal opportunity to develop your career in a proactive and innovative hospital environment. You will be involved in staff training, maintaining high standards and development of the service.The Diagnostic Imaging Department at Dorset County Hospital is a cohesive, friendly and forward looking department. We pride ourselves on a supportive environment for all Diagnostic Imaging staff and are very proud to be accredited with the Quality Standard for Imaging.

We have three CT scanners; a Canon Prism and a GE Evo performing a range of procedures including CT Colonography, Cardiac CT and Interventional scans, and a GE Ascend in our CDC site in Weymouth Community Hospital.

We also have two Siemens MRI scanners performing a wide range of imaging, including cardiac MRI.

The new emergency department, due in 2027, will also have a new CT scanner located in the heart of the department. We actively encourage staff development and innovation, including radiographer reporting.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join the cross-sectional team in developing and sustaining a high quality and responsive 7 day CT and MRI service. Participation in the CT night shift rota is a requirement. Travel to community sites is required.

The post holder will be expected to

Provide a CT / MRI service to inpatients, outpatients, private patients and ED patients.

Provide clinical knowledge and expertise to ensure the appropriate triage, booking and examination of patients for cross sectional imaging.

To have advanced level CT and or MRI skills to undertake highly specialised and complex imaging techniques.

To act as deputy to the cross-sectional lead radiographers if required,

Maintain a high level of professionalism and high standard of technical work, complying with the relevant code of practice.

Supervise and mentor students and staff offering expert training and advice to other members of the team.

Participate in and coordinate QC, audit and research within the cross-sectional departments.

Actively work with the cross-sectional lead Radiographers to identify areas for service improvement and efficiency.

To work a flexible shift system to cover 24 hours, 7 days per week.

To cover general x-ray department out of hours when required

Perform high quality diagnostic x-rays when required.

To actively participate in the Quality Standard for Imaging accreditation scheme

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Job responsibilities

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibilitycriteria.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed.

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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Considerable post graduate experience in MRI/CT
• Evidence of continuing professional development and interest in a speciality area.
• Evidence of participation in clinical governance.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary imaging team
• Experience of supervising junior staff and students
• Evidence of participation in departmental audit

Education, Qualifications & Training

• HCPC registration
• Post graduate training or extensive experience in a specialist field.

Skills & Abilities

• Evidence of technical skills in MRI/CT
• Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, relatives and all levels of staff throughout the organisation.
• Understanding of legislation governing the practice in a radiology department.
• Ability to facilitate multi-disciplinary working.
• Ability to supervise and train undergraduate radiographers and Students.
• Ability to organise and manage the daily running of the cross-sectional department.
• Ability to act as Deputy to the MRI/CT Lead in their absence
• Ability to participate in CPD training sessions by delivering training

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.

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