MRI Cardiac Radiographer

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Epsom; Remote; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Epsom General Hospital is seeking an experienced MRI Cardiac Radiographer (Band 7) to lead the cardiac MRI service. The role involves close collaboration with the MRI Lead and Cardiology Lead to develop and set up a new cardiac MRI service, including the Siemens Sola 1.5T and GE 1.5T systems.

The post requires extensive cardiac MRI experience, general MRI skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Cardiac MRI expertise and wide MRI experience.
• Strong communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to train junior radiographers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cardiac MRI imaging workflow to meet clinical demand.
• Provide specialist training and support to junior radiographers in cardiac MRI.
• Ensure adherence to governance, safety and MRI safety protocols.
• Demonstrate competence in all MRI exams including cardiac MRI.
• Maintain documentation and image quality for diagnostics.

Skills

Cardiac MRI

MRI technology

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

DCR or BSc (Hons) in Radiography

Tools

Siemens MRI systems

GE MRI

Job description

Main area Radiology Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent: 7 day working Hours Part time - 34 hours per week (Monday,Tuesday and Thursday) Job ref 343-8292769-AG

Site Epsom General Hospital Town Epsom Salary £55,524 - £62,652 pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and experienced MRI Cardiac Radiographer with Siemens Experience. The post holder would need to be flexible, adaptable to change, prepared to embrace workforce developments and contribute to efficient service delivery through the highest standards of safe, kind and compassionate care.

The post holder will work closely with the MRI Lead and Cardiology Lead to develop the service.
You will also play a key role in setting up the new cardiac MRI service, so in depth knowledge is essential. We a new Siemens Sola 1.5T, which was installed in the October 2025. We also have GE 1.5T Artist.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 7 Cardiac MRI Radiographer, you will be responsible for performing high-quality cardiac MRI scans while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity throughout each procedure. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team—including cardiologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals—to provide accurate and timely imaging that supports diagnostic decision-making.

In addition to your cardiac MRI expertise, this role requires you to perform general MRI examinations, making comprehensive MRI experience essential.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the cardiac MRI imaging workflow efficiently to meet clinical demands and patient needs.

Providing specialist training and support to junior radiographers and other staff in cardiac MRI techniques.

Adhering strictly to all clinical governance, health and safety, and MRI safety protocols.

Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and competency in all aspects of MRI examinations, in addition to specialist cardiac MRI.

Ensuring accurate documentation and image quality control for diagnostic purposes.

Participating in continuous professional development and contributing to service improvement initiatives.

Person specification

Qualifications and Further Training

• DCR or BSc (Hons) in Radiography
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration

Experience

• Experience in a broad range of MRI imaging especially MRI Cardiac
• Experience in staff and student training
• Considerable experience as a Cardiac Radiographer
• Evidence of involvement in departmental working groups. Experience of recruitment and selection
• Experience in management and supervision in a Radiology department

Skills

• Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to the role
• Communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support
• Be able to understand an individual’s communication, physical & emotional needs
• Able to provide a customer focussed service
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and as a team member

Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of current practice and proven technical skills in clinical MRI, underpinned by theory and practice
• Effective communication and organisational skills with all staff and users
• Ability to work under pressure
• IT literate
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Health and Safety related to Radiology
• Knowledge of clinical governance /risk management and audit
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Able to present information effectively and produce written reports

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.