Specialist Radiographer - MRI

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cardiff is seeking a Specialist Radiographer - MRI to join their imaging team. The role involves performing advanced radiographic examinations and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates should have a Diploma or Degree in Radiography, be HCPC registered, and have relevant MRI experience. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting work-life balance and ongoing development.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Employer and employee contributory pension

'Spire for you' rewards platform

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Post graduate experience including a period of specialising in MRI.
• Previous experience as an MRI Radiographer in an imaging department.

Responsibilities

• Assess clinical information and perform examinations independently.
• Ensure accurate and diagnostic image acquisition.
• Maintain expertise in the operation of specialist radiology equipment.
• Justify X-Ray examinations to minimize unnecessary exposure.
• Communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Advise staff on radiographic issues.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Autonomy in clinical decision-making

High level of expertise in MRI

Effective communication skills

Radiation protection knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in Radiography

HCPC Registered Radiographer

IV injection certificate of competence

Job description

Specialist Radiographer - MRI | Spire Hospital, Cardiff | Permanent | Full Time |

Join Our Expert Imaging Team at Spire Cardiff Hospital
Spire Cardiff Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled Specialist Radiographer - MRI to join our dynamic Imaging department on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, delivering high-quality specialist MRI services. You will play a key role in performing advanced radiographic examinations, assisting Radiologists during interventional procedures, and providing exceptional patient care that supports accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess and understand a wide range of clinical information from a variety of clinical or specialist disciplines and perform examinations autonomously making decisions about the need for further imaging to aid diagnosis, taking into account any pathology identified on the images
• Ensure that images acquired are accurate and diagnostic in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards / requirements, taking into account patient limitations, adapting technique where necessary and minimising radiation dose where possible acting as patient advocate in radiation protection issues
• Maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of specialist radiology equipment
• Act independently in the assessment of referrals for X-Ray examinations, taking full responsibility for the justification of general X-Ray examinations in order to reduce unnecessary ionising radiation exposure of patients in accordance with IR(ME)R 2000
• Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring any observed changes in the patient's condition are effectively communicated and prioritise workload depending on the severity of a patient condition and the direct impact on their management
• Act as a point of advice for radiology staff, imaging referrers and ward staff on radiographic issues i.e. clinical suitability for procedure, radiation issues
• Maintain accurate patient records by the input of accurate information on the TRAK system

.Who we're looking for:

• Diploma or Degree in Radiography
• HCPC Registered Radiographer
• Post graduate experience including a period of specialising in MRI
• IV injection certificate of competence
• Previous experience as an MRI Radiographer in an imaging department

Working Hours:- Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Sunday 07:30 - 20:30

Contract Type:- Permanent

Benefits:

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

For further information about this role please contact Alison Roberts on

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.