MRI Radiographer

NHS; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a friendly and proactive team in the MRI department at a leading healthcare institution. This permanent position offers a chance to excel in patient care while performing MRI examinations and maintaining high professional standards. You'll work collaboratively with a dedicated team, ensuring safety and quality in imaging services for a diverse patient population. Enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including generous annual leave, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Extensive in-house courses

Buy/sell annual leave

Subsidised restaurant

Tranquility garden

Generous parking

Qualifications

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification required.
• Two years post-qualification MRI experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI examinations and ensure patient safety.
• Supervise and teach radiology staff and students effectively.
• Participate in quality assurance and safety procedures.

Skills

MRI Safety Protocols

Patient Communication

Image Analysis

Supervision of Staff

Intravenous Cannulation

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

PG Cert in MRI

Diploma of the College of Radiographers

Job description

37.5 hours per week (Working across 7 days)

Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 25th May 2025

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly, including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment, and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community - get in touch to find out more.

An exciting opportunity to join a friendly and proactive team within the MRI department here at the George Eliot Hospital.

Main duties of the job

1. Work as part of the MRI department team delivering a high-quality service to patients, maintaining safety, and adhering to policies and protocols.
2. Carry out clinical and administrative duties alongside Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, Care Assistants, and Radiography Students.
3. Provide imaging services for over 300,000 people across various regions.

About us

Our vision at George Eliot is to 'excel at patient care'. We are committed to high-quality, safe, and responsive services delivered by compassionate staff who share our core values: Effective Open Communication, Excellence and Safety, Challenge but Support, Expect Respect and Dignity, and Local Health that Inspires Confidence.

Benefits include on-site nursery, minimum 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house courses, buy/sell annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden, and generous parking.

Job responsibilities

1. Perform MRI examinations to the highest standards, using professional judgment, and ensure patient safety, including emergency and lone working situations.
2. Maintain expertise on all equipment and prioritize workload based on clinical needs.
3. Uphold professional standards per guidelines from the College of Radiographers and the Health Professions Council, maintaining patient confidentiality.
4. Check patient details, ensure referral appropriateness, and verify pregnancy status when necessary.
5. Supervise and teach other radiology staff and students.
6. Organize workload and staffing efficiently, including emergency cases.
7. Undertake training for intravenous injections and contrast media administration.
8. Identify and escalate abnormalities to clinicians promptly.
9. Transfer images electronically to other hospital sites as required.
10. Support extended working hours, including on-call, weekends, and holidays.
11. Participate in quality assurance and safety procedures.
12. Communicate effectively with diverse patients, obtaining consent and providing aftercare information.
13. Operate independently in scanning activities, with physician input when necessary.
14. Participate in major incident procedures and ensure high standards of patient care and safety.
15. Use hospital systems for data input and retrieval, and adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
16. Assist with clerical duties and report equipment faults.
17. Engage in personal development and maintain a safe, clean working environment.
18. Handle complaints appropriately and report staff absences.
19. Perform any other tasks deemed reasonable by the Superintendent Radiographer.

For a full list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Training

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers
• Recent and relevant CPD evidence
• Qualification in Intravenous Cannulation
• PG Cert in MRI
• Qualification in IOFB Reporting

Experience and Knowledge

• Understanding of individual and team working
• At least two years post-qualification MRI experience
• Knowledge of MRI safety and screening protocols
• Experience with cardiac MRI, including stress studies
• Experience in protocol development and referral vetting
• Supervision experience of Assistant Practitioners

Skills and Abilities

• Support and supervise staff and students as a Level 1 Trained Practitioner
• Recognize patient needs and respond appropriately in distressing situations
• Communicate complex information empathetically and effectively
• Analyze MR images for diagnostic quality and artefacts

Personal Qualities

• High professional standards and conduct
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and personable
• Excellent communication skills
• Physical ability to position patients and equipment
• Flexible for 12-hour shifts over 7 days
• High concentration and attention to detail

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata