Diagnostic Radiographer - CT and/or MRI | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking an experienced Senior Radiographer to join their Cross Sectional team. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and current HCPC registration, with skills in CT/MRI imaging. The role involves 12-hour shifts and participation in on-call duties, along with opportunities for professional development and training of students.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality CT/MRI imaging in line with protocols.
• Competence in administering intravenous contrast media.
• Ability to assist in training staff/students.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical and administrative work in Radiology.
• Provide high quality service for patients.
• Support the Modality Superintendent radiographers.

Skills

BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography

Current HCPC registration

Postgraduate experience in CT or MRI

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Education

BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR

Tools

Siemens Magnetom Aera MRI scanners

Siemens Definition CT scanners

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an interesting and rewarding job with good work-life balance in a rural location within easy reach of the West Midlands conurbation? We would like to welcome you to join our friendly, supportive team.

We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible, highly motivated and experienced Radiographers to join our very busy Cross Sectional team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The working pattern will predominantly be 12 hour shifts, with occasional 7.5 hour duties over a 7 day roster. The successful applicants must have a BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR, current HCPC registration and preferably post graduate experience and competence in CT or MRI.

Responsibilities

• To carry out clinical and administrative work as a Senior member of the Radiology team
• Carry out quality CT/MRI imaging in line with departmental protocols
• Support the Modality Superintendent radiographers
• Assisting in training other staff/students
• To provide a high quality service for patients across the department
• Maintain cannulation skills for the administration of intravenous contrast media

About the department and equipment

Our scanners include 3 Siemens Magnetom Aera MRI scanners and 3 Siemens Definition CT scanners. We are currently in the process of adding to our services with a brand-new, purpose-built imaging hub incorporating new CT and MRI scanners, which will be completed in August 2021.

Location, roster and on-call

The successful applicants will be an integral part of the Cross Sectional team and will be based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site. This role also includes participation in the CT and MRI on-call rosters.

Training and professional development

All Radiographers with more than 1 year post graduate experience contribute to the training and mentorship of undergraduate students and the department has an excellent on site teaching environment. The department is fully committed to role extension and has practicing Radiographers undertaking Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopies and plain film reporting.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025