Job overview
Are you an experienced, professional Diagnostic Radiographer with a commitment to quality patient care and the drive to work within a high-performing team? If so, we invite you to join our friendly and dynamic Radiology Department.
Due to the expansion of our MRI service, we have vacancies for enthusiastic Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographers with demonstrable post-registration MRI experience. Successful candidates will support our growing cross-site MRI service, with some Radiographers based at WBCH and others rotating between RBH and WBCH. Occasionally, all Radiographers will be required to rotate across all three sites—RBH, WBCH and Bracknell—to support service delivery and professional development.
The successful candidate must have demonstrable post-registration skills and experience in MRI imaging.
Main duties of the job
Some of the successful Radiographers will be based at WBCH (West Berkshire Community Hospital) and others rotating between RBH (Royal Berkshire Hospital) and WBCH. Occasionally, all Radiographers will be required to rotate across all three sites—RBH, WBCH and Bracknell—to support service delivery and professional development.
You must be adaptable and be prepared to work evenings and weekends as part of seven-day service delivery. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to work effectively, both autonomously and within a team environment. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Diagnostic Radiographers who satisfy the essential criteria of the person specification. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To provide a high standard of MRI imaging and ensure delivery of safe, compassionate and timely patient care. - To communicate effectively with clinical, managerial, administrative and ancillary staff in order to ensure a professional and timely service. - To act as a role model for the profession and participating in the supervision, training and support of more junior staff - To prioritise and organise the workload in response to clinical need and service demands. - The post holder must be willing to work across sites, and to take part in the provision of seven day service delivery - To deputise for Band 7 radiographers as required. - The post holder is expected to have a broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to MRI imaging.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months recent, proven experience post registration
- Experience of working as an integral part of a successful team
- Experience of communicating with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in supervising student radiographers, newly qualified and newly appointed staff
- Broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to cross sectional imaging
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography State registration: HCPC
- Evidence of significant continuous professional development (CPD)
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This advert is for MRI Diagnostic Radiographer with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading, South East, England. It is listed as a Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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