Radiographer - MRI

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Radiographer in the MRI department, contributing to high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient care. This role involves training staff, managing departmental operations, and providing on-call services. Enjoy flexible working hours and a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream access to pay

Free Park & Ride service

On-site Nursery

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience in MRI procedures and patient care.
• Ability to train and supervise junior staff.
• Flexibility to work shifts and on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality MRI diagnostic imaging.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the MRI department.
• Train undergraduates and postgraduates in MRI techniques.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Supervision

Adaptability

Job description

The MRI department currently consists of nine MRI scanners, three located on the NNUH site, close to the city centre (2 x Siemens Sola 1.5T, 1 x GE Premier 3T), one at Cromer District Hospital (CDH) (1 x GE Artist 1.5T) by the North Norfolk coast along with five at the newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre (1 x Siemens Lumina 3T, 1 x Siemens Sola 1.5T and 3 x Siemens Altea 1.5T).

The department has an active and expanding MRI research profile, supporting the University of East Anglia (UEA) and across the Norwich Research Park as well as national and international research groups through the provision of dedicated research and clinical trial capacity.

The Trust is Head of the Clinical Research Network for the Eastern Region and has one of the three national Radiology Academies.

Applicants will contribute and work within the MRI Team to deliver high quality diagnostic imaging to all service users, ensuring clinical safety and facilitating a high standard of patient care. The post requires a flexible and enthusiastic radiographer to work 12.5-hour shifts (including bank holidays and weekends) along with providing an on-call MRI service. The Trust has a flexible working policy.

Interview date: 9th June 2025

• Take part in the training of undergraduates, postgraduates, including medical staff, medical students, Assistant Practitioners and radiographic assistants in MRI. Where necessary organising their training sessions, induction and providing tutorials. Act as a clinical supervisor and/or assessor when appointed to this role.
• Management of the day to day working of the department and take responsibility for their own work area, prioritising own workload incorporating the training needs of other staff. This will include rearranging staff at short notice when necessary. Be responsible for arranging the workload of the MRI Department, including prioritising inpatient workload based on clinical priority.
• Communicate effectively with the Modality Team Lead, Consultant Radiologists, clinical staff and radiology assistant staff regarding operational and clinical issues.
• To demonstrate a specialist skill in adapting technique to achieve high quality diagnostic products in patients whose condition would otherwise prevent this, without compromising care, this involves frequent dealing with patients who are in pain and distress.
• Perform MRI examinations either in person or as part of the team, maintaining high professional standards and supporting and monitoring the quality standards of the directorate. This will include the cannulation of patients and the use of the MRI Injector to inject contrast media.
  
  

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: David Hewson Job title: MRI Deputy Lead Radiographer Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01603 286286

Ext: 5225