MRI Radiographer

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks an experienced MRI Band 7 HCPC registered Radiographer. The role involves performing specialist MRI scans, supervising junior colleagues, and ensuring efficient patient flow within the MRI team. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of senior radiographer experience in MRI, alongside accredited postgraduate training. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage patient needs are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a senior radiographer in MRI.
• Ability to train and engage other radiographers in MRI protocols.
• Current awareness of MRI safety with devices and implants.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of specialist MRI scans.
• Supervise band 6 radiographers and other team members.
• Manage patient flow for same day scanning.

Skills

MRI expertise

Organisational skills

Patient management

Team leadership

Education

Accredited post graduate training in MRI

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an MRI Band 7 HCPC registered Radiographer to join our MRI team at RLH. The post gives you the opportunity to use your clinical expertise, knowledge and skills in MRI to offer stability to the team at RLH.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of specialist MRI scans in the extended hours 7‑day service.
• Offer supervision to band 6 radiographers, imaging assistants, students, and visitors to the MRI department.
• Ensure patient flow in the trust by actively managing the flow of emergency and in‑patients to ensure same day scanning.
• Engage in prompt protocolling, checking of conditional devices, booking of sedated and GA patients, liaison with radiologists and other clinicians to actively unblock barriers to scanning.
• Deal with and diffuse potential complaints to the patient and carer's satisfaction.
• On‑/out of hours work is a requirement of this role.

Qualifications

• Accredited post graduate training in MRI and at least 2 years of experience as a senior radiographer in MRI.
• Post graduate experience in MRI with the ability to train and engage radiographers in MRI.
• Excellent organisational skills, self‑motivated and able to motivate others within the team.
• Current awareness of MRI safety with devices and implants.

Contact

For More Information, or an Informal Discussion, please contact:

MRI Modality Lead, RLH/MEH, Barts Health NHS Trust
Bernie Chikwanda
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]