MR/CT Radiographer

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Band 6 Radiographer to join their MRI/CT team. This full-time role requires autonomous responsibility for providing a high-quality service across MRI and CT scanning. The successful candidate will manage their own workload, ensure smooth service provision across 7 days, and participate in departmental audits. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing patient care and performing various scanning procedures with accuracy. Apply today!

Qualifications

• Experienced radiographer with autonomous responsibility.
• Must be able to manage workload and ensure staffing.
• Requires knowledge in intravenous contrast media injection.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of scanning procedures accurately.
• Prioritise workload according to clinical urgency.
• Participate in departmental audits and service provision.

Skills

Experience in MRI and CT scanning

Ability to manage workload independently

Knowledge of patient care

Skills in intravenous injection

Job description

Here is an exciting opportunity for your to join our MRI/CT team as a Band 6 Radiographer.

We currently have a full time position to fill.

You will be an experienced radiographer, with autonomous responsibility for providing a high quality specialist service to all patients, across MRI and CT scanning using best practice at all times.

You will be responsible for teaching, supervising radiographers, assistant practitioners and support workers on a daily basis in one of the specialist modalities. Duties will include ensuring adequate staffing in your area and responding to changes in demand in an efficient manner, to ensure smooth service provision across 7 days.

You will be responsible for managing your own workload.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

NOTE: This is NOT a training post.

• Perform a broad range of scanning procedures to a high level of accuracy, adapting radiographic technique where necessary, following careful assessment of the patient’s condition and the complex, clinical information received
• Prioritise workload according to clinical urgency/need when working single handed and running an area
• Take responsibility for the patient whilst under your care, maintaining their dignity and considering their physical, emotional and psychological needs adapting your practice as required
• Be responsible for the safe intravenous injection of contrast media, when required, checking for any contra‑indications for each patient
• Cannulate patients as required for procedure
• Participate in departmental audits, making suggestions on, and participating in departmental audits, as required
• Participate in the seven day radiography service on a rota as required. Working during unsocial hours, you will work independently in unpredictable situations with emergencies.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Jan 2026