Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to the role
- Skills
Communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support
- Skills
Be able to understand an individual’s communication, physical & emotional needs
- Skills
Able to provide a customer focussed service
- Skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
- Skills
Ability to work under pressure and as a team member
- Knowledge
Expert knowledge of current practice and proven technical skills in clinical MRI, underpinned by theory and practice
- Knowledge
Effective communication and organisational skills with all staff and users
- Knowledge
Ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge
IT literate
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Health and Safety related to Radiology
- Experience
Experience in a broad range of MRI imaging especially MRI Cardiac
- Experience
Experience in staff and student training
- Experience
Considerable experience as a Cardiac Radiographer
- Qualifications and Further Training
DCR or BSc (Hons) in Radiography
- Qualifications and Further Training
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
- Qualifications and Further Training
MRI Cardiac Training Courses
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Project management skills
- Knowledge
Knowledge of clinical governance /risk management and audit
- Knowledge
Evidence of on-going professional development
- Knowledge
Able to present information effectively and produce written reports
- Experience
Evidence of involvement in departmental working groups. Experience of recruitment and selection
- Experience
Experience in management and supervision in a Radiology department
- Qualifications and Further Training
Post graduate qualification
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and experienced MRI Cardiac Radiographer with Siemens Experience. The post holder would need to be flexible, adaptable to change, prepared to embrace workforce developments and contribute to efficient service delivery through the highest standards of safe, kind and compassionate care.
The post holder will work closely with the MRI Lead and Cardiology Lead to develop the service. You will also play a key role in setting up the new cardiac MRI service, so in depth knowledge is essential. We a new Siemens Sola 1.5T, which was installed in the October 2025. We also have GE 1.5T Artist.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 7 Cardiac MRI Radiographer, you will be responsible for performing high-quality cardiac MRI scans while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity throughout each procedure. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team—including cardiologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals—to provide accurate and timely imaging that supports diagnostic decision-making.
In addition to your cardiac MRI expertise, this role requires you to perform general MRI examinations, making comprehensive MRI experience essential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the cardiac MRI imaging workflow efficiently to meet clinical demands and patient needs.
- Providing specialist training and support to junior radiographers and other staff in cardiac MRI techniques.
- Adhering strictly to all clinical governance, health and safety, and MRI safety protocols.
- Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and competency in all aspects of MRI examinations, in addition to specialist cardiac MRI.
- Ensuring accurate documentation and image quality control for diagnostic purposes.
- Participating in continuous professional development and contributing to service improvement initiatives.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for MRI Cardiac Radiographer with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Epsom, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: 7 day working. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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