Senior MRI/CT Radiographer

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior MRI/CT Radiographer for a 36-hour post. The role requires a BSc in Radiography (or equivalent) with HCPC registration and demonstrated experience in MRI and CT modalities.

The successful candidate will work within a highly skilled team providing 24/7 service coverage, on-call rotation, and leadership to junior radiographers, with emphasis on safe, efficient patient care and adherence to IR(ME)R guidelines.

Qualifications

• BSc Radiography (or equivalent) and HCPC registration as required.
• Experience in MRI, CT or both modalities.
• 36 hour post available.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general and specialized radiographic procedures in MRI/CT.
• Supervise and mentor radiographers, support staff and students.
• Plan workload and ensure ALARA principles and patient safety.

Skills

NHS experience

Orthopaedic radiography

MRI

CT

Mentoring

Education

BSc Radiography (or equivalent)

HCPC registration

Tools

IR(ME)R guidelines

Job description

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior MRI/CT Radiographer

The closing date is 24 November 2026

If you are an experienced senior MRI/CT Radiographer , we are recruiting to our Department where you will be working within a Trust that is rated outstanding for its care.

Joining our Trust will enable you to deliver the best care to our patients.

Applicants will hold BSc in Radiography (or equivalent), holding valid HCPC registration and be able to demonstrate within their application experience in MRI, CT or both modalities.

There is a 36 hour post available.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

We have a well-equipped MRI department with two scanners; a 1.5T Siemens Sola, and a state-of-the-art 3T Siemens Vida. We undertake a wide variety of routine and specialist orthopaedic examinations, offering a 12 hour service, 7 days a week as well as offering an on call service for cauda equina patients.

Our CT department has a Canon Aquilian one Genesis CT scanner, undertaking a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic orthopaedic interventional procedures as well as general scanning.

Both MRI and CT operate an on-call service, provided by radiographers who are called in from their home base to the site.

The 24/7 high quality service is provided by an experienced, highly motivated, friendly team of radiographers working on rotation between both modalities.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Job responsibilities

To carry out general and highly specialized radiographic procedures in the areas specified above, ensuring that high professionalstandards of work are achieved and maintained, whilst applying ALARA principles using IR(ME)R guidelines as appropriate. Be awareof and follow current IR (ME) R procedures.

To organise, plan and prioritise workload according to clinical need.Interviewer information pack

To supervise, advise and mentor band 5 and band 6 Radiographers, support staff, students and nursing staff.

To be familiar with the departmental computer systems and maintain and update patient records.

To act as an Autonomous practitioner deciding the most appropriate investigation based upon the clinical information provided and onassessment of the patient and then justify the radiation exposure.

Ensure patients, carers and hospital staff are adequately protected with lead shielding. Check LMP dates in females of child-bearingage, delaying investigation in cases of possible pregnancy and arranging pregnancy tests if necessary.

Triage, organise, plan and. protocol individual referrals for scanning from Clinicians prioritising according to clinical need from theclinical information given. Advising Clinicians, GPs and other Health care professionals of alternative or more appropriateexaminations.

Communicate with other trusts to obtain accurate operation notes to determine the compatibility of any surgical implants prior to MRIscans.

To allocate appointment slots ensuring the correct preparation and medication for the investigation is sent to the patient, dispensing themedication according to Radiographers Patient Group Directions.

Explain to patients, relatives, carers, medical personnel and other members of the multidisciplinary team the nature of highly complexscanning procedures, any contra‑indications and complications.

Advise, consult and negotiate with senior medical staff on matters of a highly complex and technical nature with regard to specialisedimaging techniques.

Request x-rays of any areas of the body that may have foreign objects contra‑indicating a scan. Evaluate the resultant image beforemaking the decision to proceed or not with the scan.

Evaluate scans using knowledge of pathology and consult with Radiologist to decide if further investigation is necessary using contrastmedia, plain x-rays or another modality.

Prescribe, dispense and administer intravenous contrast media (using Radiographers Patient Group Directions as agreed withpharmacy). Explain to the patient the need for the injection; assess the patients suitability by checking for any contra indication orallergies. Then administer the I.V. injection only when informed patient consent has been obtained. In paediatric cases alter the dosesaccording to weight.

Monitor patient conditions to ensure any adverse reactions are recognised and dealt with promptly and appropriately. Administeradrenaline in cases of anaphylactic shock.

Provide care for the anaesthetised patient and seriously ill ensuring accurate positioning for the scan procedure. Provide pressure reliefto susceptible areas. Monitor the safety of the patient to avoid any body parts, drips or connections to the anaesthetic machine do notbecome trapped in machinery during biopsy procedures. Maintain patient dignity at all times.

Contact path lab to ensure they are present at the correct time for specimen collection. Ensure specimens are correctly labelled and inthe correct medium.

Advise medical staff, nurse practitioners and advanced practitioners on the justification of examinations and give advice on possiblealternatives.

Research, develop and review protocols using evidence based practice. Then implement improvement to services exercising professional responsibility, including lifelong learning within an open no blame culture.

To maintain accurate equipment records and to supervise and advise on the maintenance and repair of equipment, assessing urgencyof repair and re-arranging work load accordingly.

To perform daily, weekly and monthly QA checks on equipment, monitoring the results for any inconsistencies and taking theappropriate action. Record results on a database.

To perform appraisals of Radiographers, band 5 and band 6 radiographers and office staff.

To be team leader in departmental audit and quality assurance programmes.

To maintain the principles of patient confidentiality at all times and ensure that all staff uphold this principle.

To participate in the training of student radiographers on placement at the RJ&AH.

To be familiar with and train other members of staff in the use of all highly specialised scanning equipment and systems operated withinthe department.

To undertake and deliver CPD training and study, as necessary, to ensure that a high level of professional knowledge and expertise isachieved and maintained to both self and peer groups.

To be competent in all of the highly complex projections undertaken at the RJ & AH and train other members of staff in thesetechniques.

To empathise, persuade, negotiate with and provide reassurance to patients within the departments particularly those presenting withspinal cord injury, tumour patients and children. Advise on radiation dose and effects

Assess the patients fitness and ability to comply before physically manipulating them into the necessary position to obtain diagnosticradiographs and adapt techniques accordingly to accommodate any disabilities or pathologies.

To evaluate MRI safety questionnaire to maintain the safety of both the patient and or escorts. Acting appropriately on the responsesand if necessary, requesting x-rays evaluating the same before making the decision to scan.

To recognise and interpret abnormal pathology, red dot abnormal findings and alert appropriate medical staff. Advise other Trusts of protocols and best practice within the specialism of orthopaedics.

Deputise for Superintendents as required.

Allocate available staff to work areas and monitor workflow. Provide advisory responsibility for the order of work when working with multidisciplinary teams i.e. spinal injury team/ tumour team.

Handing over areas of responsibility when moving on to another discipline ensuring continuity and smooth running of department.

Monitor and ensure stock levels are maintained in the immediate work area.

To participate in ongoing research projects

Qualifications / Registration

• BSc Radiography (or equivalent) AND valid HCPC registration

Experience

• Previous experience in orthopaedic radiography
• Experience in CT, MRI
• Experience at band 6 level or equivalent
• NHS experience

Knowledge

• Specialist knowledge of orthopaedic imaging

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

224-PA20260303492-B

Job locations

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