MRI Radiographer

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Huddersfield is seeking a Band 6 radiographer to join the MRI team. You will work across CRH, HRI and Huddersfield CDC, with extended shifts and weekend participation. The role offers NHS-wide opportunities and a supportive, flexible working culture.

Applicants should have proven MRI radiography experience, HCPC registration and a commitment to high standards of patient care. The Trust encourages a culture of care and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• BSc/DCR radiography qualification and HCPC registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in radiology modality desirable.
• IV Cannulation course completed.
• Experience in MRI radiography and multiple MRI scanners.

Responsibilities

• Accept referrals from clinicians and manage patient care per protocols.
• Work on MRI scanners across Trust sites and autonomously when required.
• Prioritise workload and manage high-pressure demands.
• Contribute to team working and communication.

Skills

MRI radiography

MHRA MRI safety

Health and Safety at work

IT keyboard skills

Research and Audit

Communication skills

Education

BSc/DCR

HCPC Registration

Postgraduate qualification in modality

Job description

Main area Radiography Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 372-FSS3135

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Town Lindley Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 29/09/2026

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 radiographer to join the existing MRI Team.

Staff must be happy to work on the CRH and HRI sites and Huddersfield CDC.

Extended working days and weekend working will form part of the role and applicants should be happy to take part in doing this.

Main duties of the job

We currently have five MRI scanners for the Trust, two new Phillips scanners on the CRH site, and on the Huddersfield site a new Philips 1.5 and a 3T being installed this year. The Trust has a CDC in Huddersfield with another new Philips 1.5

We provide both an out-patient and in-patient service including a very wide range of examinations such as cardiac, vascular, obstetric and paediatric via GA and distraction.

You will be working in a busy environment, on a flexible hours rota, across both sites.

You will be required to work both within the team and autonomously. You should have excellent communication skills and be committed to providing a high standard of care.

Working for our organisation

We understand that whether you’re just starting out or have plenty of experience, moving jobs can be both exciting and daunting, but you’ve made a great choice in considering joining Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). We are an exceptional place to work with remarkable teams of hard working and dedicated clinical and non-clinical staff all delivering high standards of patient care.

Operating on an ethos of ‘one culture of care’, where we look after each other with the same care and compassion that we show to our patients, colleague engagement, and creating an open, honest and inclusive organisation is high on our agenda

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Accept referrals from other clinicians and be responsible for the care of those patients as per agreed protocols
• Undertake duties as necessary
• Able to deal with high pressure demands from service users, ensuring patient care is not compromised
• Work as part of a team on all MRI scanners within the Trust, but also autonomously, prioritising and managing own workload

For more information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• BSc/DCR
• HCPC Registration
• IV Cannulation Course
• Post Graduate Qualification in modality

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Good broad experience of general radiography and evidence of recent continuous experience in speciality.
• Substantial recent experience of working as an MRI Radiographer
• Good working knowledge of the MHRA Safety Guidelines for MRI and Health and Safety at work policies
• Ability to use initiative, be methodical, accurate and practical.
• IT keyboard skills and computer literate
• Experience in other modalities
• Evidence of involvement in Research and Audit

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Friendly, reliable, good communicator and team worker
• Ability to organise other staff, prioritise work and solve problems

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, we are excited to offer a range of volunteering roles, providing rewarding personal and professional opportunities for people from all backgrounds across a wide age range from our local communities, ensuring our volunteers are representative of our service users.