Radiographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a radiographer to join the Advanced Diagnostic team at St Joseph's Hospital. The role covers general radiography and MRI, with responsibilities from image acquisition to safety screening and escalation of findings.

You will review requests, apply MRI safety standards, and work with radiologists and other clinicians. Weekend/evening/on-call rotas are included and HCPC registration is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Radiography or Diploma of The College of Radiographers.
• HCPC registration is essential.
• Significant post-registration experience in general radiography and MRI service.

Responsibilities

• Perform general radiography examinations to a high standard.
• Carry out MRI examinations under departmental protocols and safety standards.
• Review imaging requests for clinical relevance and justification.
• Adapt imaging techniques to patient needs while preserving image quality.
• Identify and escalate significant/unexpected findings per procedures.
• Administer IV contrast and cannulate where trained.
• Support multiple care pathways and work with radiologists and clinicians.
• Maintain RIS/PACS records and comply with radiation protection rules.
• Participate in weekend, evening and on-call rotas.

Skills

Radiography

MRI safety

Communication

IR(ME)R knowledge

Education

BSc/Dip Radiography

Tools

RIS/PACS

MRI

Job description

The Advanced Diagnostic team at St Joseph's Hospital is recruiting a radiographer to cover both general radiography and MRI. The work centres on imaging examinations, MRI safety screening, reviewing requests and escalating unexpected findings, with contrast administration and cannulation for those who are trained. The role combines two modalities and includes weekend, evening and on-call rota work. HCPC registration is essential.

What the job involves

• Perform general radiography examinations to a consistently high standard
• Carry out MRI examinations under departmental protocols, referral criteria and MRI safety standards
• Review imaging requests to confirm they are appropriate, justified and clinically relevant
• Adapt imaging techniques to individual patient needs while keeping diagnostic image quality
• Identify significant or unexpected findings and elevate per departmental procedures
• Carry out MRI safety screening and keep a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Administer IV contrast and cannulate patients where trained and authorised
• Support emergency, inpatient, outpatient and specialist imaging
• Work with radiologists, clinicians and other healthcare professionals
• Support service development, performance targets and patient access standards
• Keep accurate patient records on RIS/PACS and comply with radiation protection, IR(ME)R, infection prevention and clinical governance requirements
• Take part in weekend, evening and on-call rotas

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Radiography or Diploma of The College of Radiographers, or equivalent

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience in general radiography
• Experience working independently within an MRI service
• Dynamic radiography experience
• Experience of cross-sectional imaging workflows
• Experience with RIS/PACS systems

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of MRI safety principles
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R regulations and radiation protection legislation
• Knowledge of infection prevention, patient safety and clinical governance
• Understanding of evidence-based practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Other

• Ability to work unsupervised, use initiative and make sound clinical decisions
• Leadership qualities and effective teamwork within multidisciplinary teams
• Flexible approach to work and working patterns
• Empathetic, patient-centred approach

Nice to have

• Postgraduate training or demonstrable competency in MRI
• IV cannulation competency
• Experience of clinical audit
• Experience supporting service development
• Use of varying radiographic equipment
• Basic IT skills