MRI Radiographer

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Crewe is looking for a motivated MRI Radiographer. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of MRI experience, a degree in Diagnostic Radiography, and the ability to work independently and as a team. The position offers full-time and part-time hours with an attractive benefits package including a pension scheme and gym membership.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Gym membership

Discounts on days out

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years full-time MRI experience.
• Registered with the HCPC.
• Ability to work fluidly as part of the MRI team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of MRI examinations.
• Ensure smooth workflow in the MRI department.
• Work includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Skills

MRI Experience

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

Siemens Aera MRI Scanner

Siemens Sola MRI Scanner

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

MRI Radiographer

The closing date is 25 August 2025

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Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply.

Can you bring your dedication and positivity to Cheshire? We are an enthusiastic and experienced team, continually striving to improve patients' experience with dignity and respect for all.

Due to promotion within the MRI department, we are seeking a highly motivated, qualified and experienced radiographer to join our friendly, dedicated team.

The ideal candidate will require a minimum of two years full time MRI experience but trainees are always welcome to apply. A requirement to work independently, with initiative is essential. The successful candidate must also be able to work fluidly as part of the MRI team to optimise workflow. Successful candidates must have a degree or equivalent qualification in Diagnostic Radiography and be registered with the HCPC.

Main duties of the job

The MRI department at Leighton Hospital offers a comprehensive range of examinations including cardiac, small bowel, neurology, musculoskeletal, oncology, abdominal and breast imaging. The department currently houses two Siemens Aera, 1.5T scanners and a third, state of the art Siemens Sola, 1.5T MRI scanner.

The hours for this post are 37.5 hours per week, this will include evening, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis. There is also a possibility of part time hours.

We offer an attractive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, gym membership, discounts on days out and many other incentives.

About us

• Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.


• The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.


• We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.


• The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.


• During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.


• The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.


• At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Details

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

412-DCSS-7164317

Job locations

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Rd

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Rd

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy MRI Lead Radiographer

Alicia Cassidy

01270612505

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Can you bring your dedication and positivity to Cheshire? We are an enthusiastic and experienced team, continually striving to improve patients' experience with dignity and respect for all.

Due to promotion within the MRI department, we are seeking a highly motivated, qualified and experienced radiographer to join our friendly, dedicated team.

The ideal candidate will require a minimum of two years full time MRI experience but trainees are always welcome to apply. A requirement to work independently, with initiative is essential. The successful candidate must also be able to work fluidly as part of the MRI team to optimise workflow. Successful candidates must have a degree or equivalent qualification in Diagnostic Radiography and be registered with the HCPC.

The MRI department at Leighton Hospital offers a comprehensive range of examinations including cardiac, small bowel, neurology, musculoskeletal, oncology, abdominal and breast imaging. The department currently houses two Siemens Aera, 1.5T scanners and a third, state of the art Siemens Sola, 1.5T MRI scanner., Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

The hours for this post are 37.5 hours per week, this will include evening, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis. There is also a possibility of part time hours.

We offer an attractive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, gym membership, discounts on days out and many other incentives.