Graduate MRI Radiographer

Alliance Medical; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate Preceptorship

Graduate training scheme

Job summary

Alliance Medical is expanding its MRI service at The Turner Diagnostic Centre in Colchester with a brand-new GE SIGNA Voyager 1.5T scanner, joining a diverse scanner fleet across multiple sites. You will support our growing MRI team, with exposure to Cardiac MRI potential and satellite work in Clacton.

Newly qualified radiographers or final-year students are invited to apply. The role includes the Graduate Preceptorship and a structured Clinical Competency Pathway, with on-site training and

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Patient-centered care and excellent patient experience.
• IV cannulation skills, or willingness to train.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and initiative.
• Good IT skills and experience with imaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality MRI images in line with protocols.
• Deliver exceptional patient and customer care in a busy radiology service.
• Collaborate with Senior Radiographers, Radiographers and other staff across sites.
• Participate in our graduate training and preceptorship pathway.
• Be part of a 40-hour rota with on-call requirements.

Skills

HCPC registration

Patient-centered care

IV cannulation

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

IT skills

Education

HCPC registered Radiographer

Tools

Digital imaging systems

Job description

Join us as we expand our MRI service with a significant investment in cutting-edge technology.This is an exciting opportunity to join Alliance Medical as we expand our MRI service with the launch of a brand-new GE SIGNA™ Voyager 1.5T scanner at The Turner Diagnostic Centre, Colchester.

As part of our experienced and supportive MRI team, you'll work with one of the most diverse scanner fleets in the region, including our new GE SIGNA™ Voyager 1.5T, existing GE 1.5T and 3T, Siemens Aera 1.5T, and Philips Ambition X 1.5T. You'll also have the opportunity to support our satellite service in Clacton, giving you exposure to a varied and rewarding caseload across multiple sites.

This is more than just a new scanner—it's an opportunity to be part of an ambitious and growing service. We have exciting plans for future expansion, including the potential introduction of Cardiac MRI, making this an ideal role for Radiographers looking to broaden their expertise. If you have previous Cardiac MRI experience, we'd love to hear about it in your application.

At Alliance Medical, we're passionate about investing in our people. Whether you're looking to develop advanced clinical skills, progress into specialist practice, or take the next step in your career, we'll work with you to create a personalised development pathway that supports your professional ambitions.

The service operates Monday to Friday, 7:00am–8:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am–7:00pm, with a 40-hour rota. Participation in our on-call service is also required.

You will be working with a dedicated team of Senior Radiographers/Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, HCAs, and administrative staff. You will report to the Unit Manager but will also have support from an MRI manager and clinical leads

As a Radiographer at Alliance Medical you will be responsible for adhering to protocol and procedures to produce high quality images and an exceptional standard of patient and customer care. Our focus is on teamwork and working together to provide the best service for all in an environment that encourages learning, development and support.

You will follow our Graduate Preceptorship scheme and during the preceptorship you will gain experience in MRI.

If you are a newly qualified Radiographer or in your final year of study, then this is the opportunity for you. This is a dynamic role, and to support your learning Alliance Medical have a robust Clinical Competency Framework and can provide the essential training you will need to help you learn and develop your skills and knowledge.

You will follow our Graduate training scheme and Clinical Competency Pathway and be supported on this pathway by our mentors and assessors.

You will see your skills develop and salary increase as you progress through the key stages of your training. The training will be “on the job.”

To be eligible for our graduate preceptorship scheme, you must have no more than 1 year post qualification experience in a clinical setting.

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

• HCPC registration.
• A patient-centred approach, with a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding care and an excellent patient experience.
• IV cannulation skills, or a willingness to undertake training (training will be provided where required).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, colleagues and referrers.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the confidence to use your initiative when required.
• Good IT skills and experience of working with digital imaging systems.

Alliance Medical are Europe’s leading independent provider of imaging services.

We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independentorganisationswith their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.

We live by our company values to ensure the highest level of patient care:

Our Values

Leaders, managers, and supervisors have a particular responsibility to be role models in terms of how they demonstrate these values themselves and how they engage their teams to work in this way.

Collaboration:

We work together and in partnership for all our patients. We respect expertise and combine it to achieve more.

Excellence:

We never compromise. We strive to deliver the very best in everything we do to ensure the highest quality of care. We treat our patients and each other with compassion, dignity and respect.

Learning:

Knowledge and understanding comes from learning. At Alliance Medical we are committed to ensuring that each and every one of us keeps on learning and that we continuously look for improved ways of working.

Efficiency:

Efficiency in healthcare means more patients get better care. We constantly seek new ways to use the scarce resource of healthcare more intelligently so that more people can live longer, fuller lives.

Openness:

We act with transparency and honesty in everything we do, where staff are encouraged to speak up to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients.