Senior Mri Radiographer

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced radiographer to join our Neuro Radiology team at Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role offers rotation across MR, CT and interventional neuroradiology with training and development in a tertiary teaching hospital.

You should have a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration and a CPD portfolio. The post involves a seven‑day rota, on‑call requirements and leadership responsibilities

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent with HCPC registration.
• Current CPD portfolio demonstrating ongoing professional development.
• Experience in MRI/CT/interventional radiography desirable.
• NHS experience in the UK is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality diagnostic images across MR/CT and interventional neuroradiology.
• Ensure patient safety and radiation protection in the imaging suite.
• Supervise junior staff and radiography students as required.
• Participate in a seven-day rota and on-call service across sites.

Skills

MRI knowledge

Neuro imaging

Leadership

CPD portfolio

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Due to an expansion in our MRI service within the Radiology Department in Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, we have an opportunity for an experienced, motivated radiographer to work in our neuro radiology department.

The department is one of the top Neuroradiology units in the UK providing a comprehensive range of specialist procedures, tests and treatments for all types of neurological conditions as well as a major trauma centre and host to the Great North Children's Hospital.

In Neuroradiology you will work as part of a small multidisciplinary team, providing high quality patient care, diagnostic imaging and interventional services. This is a rotational role that will allow you to train in MR, CT and Interventional Neuroradiology.

This post is ideal for a radiographer with proven experience in either CT, MRI and/or interventional radiography and wishes to develop their knowledge further within a busy tertiary teaching hospital.

The department is equipped with state-of-the-art technology with a recently installed Philips Azurion biplane system and a Siemens 3T Vida and 1.5T Flow Elite MRI scanners being installed withing the next 6 months.

Although this post is aimed towards a neuro radiographer, there may be an opportunity to concentrate your skills solely in general MRI performing MSK, ENT, cardiac, breast, gynae, HPB and paediatrics examinations.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake a wide range examinations, producing high-quality diagnostic images while supporting patient care and safety across inpatient, outpatient and emergency services.

This is a rotational post which will allow you to work with the diagnostic modalities of neuro MRI and CT, where you will be trained to undertake all neuro specific and complex imaging procedures and you will also give the opportunity to work within the neurosurgical, neurovascular and spinal interventional theatres. You will develop a high level of neuro specific theoretical and practical knowledge. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your radiographic knowledge and skills to allow you to make informed decisions and work efficiently as an autonomous practitioner. In addition, you will work within a multidisciplinary team contributing to the treatment of both complex neurovascular and spinal abnormalities and disease.

Although this post is aimed towards a neuro radiographer, there may be an opportunity to concentrate your skills solely in general MRI performing MSK, ENT, cardiac, breast, gynae, HPB and paediatrics examinations.

The post holder will supervise and support junior staff and radiography students, contribute to service delivery, and demonstrate sound knowledge MRI safety and radiation IR(ME)R. You will have a current CPD which demonstrates further education and role development in a speciality.

Cannulation skills are required and training can be provided if necessary.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Details

Date posted: 02 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 317-2026-18-DR

Job locations: Royal Victoria Infirmary, 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary, NE1 4LP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

You will need to have a BSc (Hons) or equivalent in radiography and have a valid HCPC registration as well as a comprehensive CPD portfolio. Experience in one of the imaging modalities above is desirable, however full training will be given.

We offer an induction package, training programs, clinical supervision and individualised support around the specialist skills required to meet the needs of our patients and this is provided by all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

As a fully trained radiographer, you will be capable of producing high quality diagnostic images. You will be responsible for the safety of patients, visitors, other staff and yourself. You will be expected to work within a team as well as showing initiative to work independently when required. As a senior radiographer, you will be expected to show a level of leadership.

This is a full‑time post based primarily at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, with potential cross‑site working. The service operates a seven‑day rota and participation is a requirement. Part time hours will be considered. There is a requirement to participate in a on‑call service

Applicants must hold a recognised Radiography qualification and be HCPC registered. Current NHS experience and knowledge of NHS policies and procedures are essential.

Job Purpose

• To be part of a team delivery a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
• A commitment to out of hours work and extended working days within the imaging department primarily at either the Freeman or RVI site but with commitments to work within Radiology trust wide when required.
• Interview Date Tuesday 29 September 2026

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Working knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of MRI sequences and imaging parameters.
• Detailed knowledge of MRI Safety.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Evidence of audit and research
• Good organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required.
• Evidence of leadership skills
• IT skills necessary for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PCS) including keyboard and mouse skills.
• Broad range of MRI scanning experience 
• Advanced MRI scanning procedures 
• Additional roles such as MRI safety, manual handling facilitator, CPR training, Health and Safety representative.
• HCPC registered.
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent with significant post degree experience.
• Post Graduate qualification in a clinical speciality, or post graduate specialist short courses or relevant specialist experience.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Victoria Infirmary, 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary, NE1 4LP, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: MRI Superintendent Radiographer, Sarah Branfoot, [e-mail], 01912826698

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.