MRI Bank Radiographer

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking and multi-award-winning Trust as a Band 6 MRI Specialist Radiographer. In this exciting role, you will leverage your MRI expertise to produce high-quality images and support patient care. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Become part of a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider in the South West of England, where your contributions will help shape the future of radiology services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years MRI experience required.
• Previous NHS experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality MRI images.
• Liaise effectively with patients and health service staff.

Skills

MRI experience

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of CRIS and PACS

Flexible approach

Tools

CRIS

PACS

Job description

The imaging department at Weston General Hospital is looking to recruit a Band 6 MRI Specialist Radiographer on a Bank Contract. This is a fixed-term Maternity Cover post for 1 year.

Applications are invited from Radiographers who have a minimum of 2 years MRI experience. Previous NHS experience is essential.

Role development is encouraged, and the department is committed to supporting CPD. Applicants will be expected to be involved in training student radiographers.

We require staff with excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and attitude, and a commitment and passion to deliver and improve the service. Weston General Hospital Radiology Department is accredited by QSI, and all members are encouraged to play an active role within this.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our services to support our site activities.

Responsibilities include:

1. To produce high-quality images.
2. To have a broad knowledge of MRI scanning and safety protocols.
3. To have expert knowledge with CRIS and PACS.
4. Good communication skills – verbally to patients and carers, other health service staff both within and outside the organisation, and written skills for communicating with other health service personnel.
5. Must be able to liaise effectively with staff of all levels, conveying information about patients, diagnoses, equipment malfunction, technical aspects of scans, etc.
6. Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients and carers to obtain correct images.
7. Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with highly stressed and emotional patients, especially newly diagnosed cancer patients in CT.
8. Good team working skills.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and 100+ clinical services across 10 sites, serving more than 500,000 people in South West England. UHBW has been rated ‘Good’ by the CQC. We are a forward-thinking, multi-award-winning Trust committed to improving patient care through research and innovation. Our hospitals are located in Bristol and Weston, offering a mix of city and seaside living.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the local population. We use anonymous data from applications to meet our diversity and inclusion goals.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Joanne Shepherd
Job title: Deputy Radiology Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]