Senior MRI Radiographer

Welbeck; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Welbeck is seeking a Senior MRI Radiographer to deliver a high-quality, patient-centred MRI service. You will perform complex imaging across adult and paediatric populations, assess requests, optimise protocols, and ensure diagnostic image quality.

You will mentor colleagues and contribute to governance, safety and continuous improvement within a fast-paced imaging team. You will communicate effectively with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams, support training, and help drive innovation

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Radiographer with MRI experience.
• Experience across adult and paediatric MRI examinations.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI examinations across a wide range of clinical specialities.
• Independently assess and justify imaging requests in line with guidelines.
• Ensure patient safety within the MRI environment at all times.
• Optimise imaging protocols to achieve diagnostic quality.
• Administer IV contrast agents and medications per PGDs and protocols.
• Provide excellent patient care and reassure patients throughout procedures.
• Communicate with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams to support management.
• Document accurately using PACS and RIS systems.
• Participate in QA, audits, and governance activities.
• Report equipment faults promptly and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain infection prevention, data protection, and safety standards.
• Contribute to service development, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior colleagues and participate in training activities.
• Work flexibly to meet service demands, including out-of-hours rotas.

Skills

MRI imaging

Patient communication

Autonomous practice

HCPC registered

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

About The Department

Our Imaging & Diagnostics service is central to the patient journey, delivering high quality, consultant-led diagnostics in a modern, patient focused environment. Working across a range of specialties, the team combines advanced technology with a strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and excellent patient care.

About The Department

Our Imaging & Diagnostics service is central to the patient journey, delivering high quality, consultant-led diagnostics in a modern, patient focused environment. Working across a range of specialties, the team combines advanced technology with a strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and excellent patient care.

About The Role

As a Senior MRI Radiographer, you will play a key role in delivering a high quality, patient-centred MRI service, performing a wide range of complex imaging examinations across adult and paediatric populations. You will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that all imaging is carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest clinical standards.

You will be responsible for assessing and justifying imaging requests, optimising protocols, and ensuring the diagnostic quality of images. Using your expertise, you will contribute to service development, support quality improvement initiatives, and help drive innovation within the imaging service.

The role requires a strong focus on patient care, with the ability to communicate effectively and reassure patients throughout their diagnostic journey including those who may be anxious or undergoing complex procedures.

You will also support governance, safety, and compliance processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, you may act as a mentor to junior staff and contribute to training and development within the team.

This role is ideal for an experienced MRI Radiographer who is passionate about clinical excellence, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI examinations across a wide range of clinical specialities
• Independently assess and justify imaging requests in line with clinical guidelines
• Ensure patient safety at all times within the MRI environment
• Optimise imaging protocols to achieve the highest diagnostic image quality
• Administer IV contrast agents and medications in accordance with PGDs and protocols
• Provide excellent patient care, supporting and reassuring patients throughout procedures
• Communicate effectively with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams to support patient management
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation using clinical systems (e.g. PACS, RIS)
• Participate in quality assurance, audit, and governance activities
• Report equipment faults and elevate operational issues promptly
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, data protection, and safety
• Contribute to service development, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support and mentor junior colleagues and contribute to training activities
• Work flexibly to meet service demands, including participation in out-of-hours rotas

About You

You are an experienced and HCPC-registered Radiographer with strong expertise in MRI, committed to delivering high quality, patient-centred care. You have significant experience performing a broad range of MRI examinations and are confident working autonomously in a complex clinical environment.

You demonstrate excellent clinical judgement, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem solving. You are comfortable adapting imaging protocols and making decisions that enhance diagnostic quality and patient outcomes.

A strong communicator, you engage effectively with patients, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams, showing empathy and professionalism in all interactions. You are particularly skilled at supporting patients who may be anxious or undergoing challenging procedures.

You are a collaborative team player who contributes positively to service delivery while also taking ownership of your own practice and professional development. You take pride in maintaining high standards of governance, safety, and compliance, and are motivated to support innovation and continuous improvement within the service.

Recruitment Process

• Stage 1 - Shortlisting (based on your application)
• Stage 2 - Screening Calls
• Stage 3 - Interview

We aim to complete these as soon as possible after the closing date for applications.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Welbeck, we believe exceptional care starts with inclusive teams. We are committed to creating a workplace where difference is valued and excellence is expected; where people feel respected, and everyone is supported to do their very best. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and appoint on merit, recognising that diverse perspectives strengthen clinical quality, leadership, operational delivery and patient care.