MRI Radiographer

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an MRI Radiographer (Band 6) to join the John Radcliffe site in Oxford on a permanent full-time basis. The role includes an on-call requirement and supports a modern MRI service with recent equipment upgrades.

You will work 37.5 hours per week between 08:00 and 20:00, participate in the on-call rota 20:00–08:00, and be HCPC registered with MRI experience. Postgraduate MRI qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered to practice as a radiographer.
• MRI experience across adult and paediatric imaging.
• Postgraduate MRI certificate.
• NHS clinical experience.
• Postgrad 3 years MRI experience.
• Cannulation trained.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of MRI investigations including Neuro, MSK and Body Imaging.
• Be available for on-call service between 20:00 and 08:00 and work 08:00–20:00.

Skills

MRI experience

Cannulation trained

On-call experience

Education

HCPC Registration

Postgrad MRI Cert

Job description

Main area MRI Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: on call requirement Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On call) Job ref 321-CSS-8100300-B6

Site John Radcliffe Town Oxford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/ pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

The MRI department has recently undergone and is continuing to undergo an extensive equipment replacement programme, seeing all its MRI scanners replaced with new state of the art scanning technology. The department has recently installed a Siemens Sola in a new dedicated purpose-built area with a dedicated anaesthetic room, bed bays, reporting work areas and separate cannulation areas and will see an increase in the number of awake and GA paediatric imaging. In addition to this the department has undergone the replacement of the 3T system with the installation of a Siemens Vida d. In addition to this there is a GE HDX Twinspeed 1.5T scanner within the department. Also on the John Radcliffe site there is a fourth MRI scanner dedicated to Neuro scanning and is situated in the Neuroradiology department in the West Wing of the hospital. This scanner is in the process of being replaced and by the end of September see a new Philips Ingenia Ambition installed. With the new technology the department is now able to set up links with the University MRI scanning department seeing new and exciting research into scanning techniques and research.

Main duties of the job

The department performs an extensive range of investigations to include a wide range of Neuro, Ortho and Body Imaging.

The OUH Trust MRI department extends to both the NOC and Churchill sites with different specialty scanning to include MSK and oncology. The scanners on these sites are also in the process of being replaced to see a Siemens Sola and Vida at the NOC and GE Architect and Artist at the Churchill.

The department operates 7 days a week between the hours of 0800 and 2000 and there is a requirement to participate in the on-call service between the hours of 2000 and 0800.

The post would suit a Radiographer with wide general experience in MRI who has the enthusiasm to develop their clinical and educational role in MRI. Training will be provided in all aspects of

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals- John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield orthopaedic Hospital that are all located in Headington and Horton General hospital located in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Many of our recruitment programmes use value based interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

An extensive job description and person specification is attached that includes detailed job description and responsibilities.

Experience

• HCPC Registered
• MRI experience
• Post Grad MRI Cert
• NHS experience
• Post grad 3 years MRI experience
• Cannulation trained

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit tothe ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

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COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold