MRI Senior Radiographer

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our MRI team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Luton site, as a Band 7 MRI Radiographer.

We are recruiting for 1 full-time permanent post, 2 fixed-term posts for 6 months, and 2 bank opportunities. This is a fantastic time to join a busy, forward-thinking MRI service that continues to grow and develop across the Luton site and our mobile MRI unit based at Grove View GP Hub in Dunstable.

The successful candidates will work across our main MRI department and mobile MRI service, using both Philips and GE MRI scanners. The role will support extended service delivery, including 11-hour shifts, helping us provide high-quality, patient-centred care across a wide range of MRI examinations.

We are looking for motivated, flexible and enthusiastic MRI Radiographers who are able to work to a high standard, support service improvement, participate in audit, and contribute positively to the development of the department. You will also be expected to support junior staff, students and the wider multidisciplinary team, and to deputise for the Modality Manager when required.

As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation.

If you are passionate about MRI, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and want to be part of a developing service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a high-quality MRI service, maintaining the highest standards of imaging, patient care and safety at all times. This includes undertaking a wide range of MRI examinations, adapting protocols to meet clinical needs, and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, MRI Local Rules and MHRA guidance.

To ensure a safe MRI environment through strict adherence to screening procedures, safe use of equipment, and awareness of potential risks. You will be competent in emergency procedures, including quench, fire and cardiac arrest scenarios.

To act as a role model, supporting and training radiographers, students and support staff, promoting a strong culture of safety, professionalism and continuous development.

To supervise staff and support daily workflow, ensuring efficient service delivery and a safe patient pathway, including the care of anxious or vulnerable patients.

To contribute to audit, quality assurance and service improvement initiatives, supporting the ongoing development of the MRI service.

To support operational management and deputise for the Modality Manager as required, ensuring the service runs safely and effectively.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will undertake a broad range of MRI examinations, including complex and specialist studies, ensuring imaging is tailored to clinical indications and patient presentation. You will be expected to assess image quality in real time, identify abnormalities requiring urgent escalation, and adapt protocols to optimise diagnostic outcomes.

You will maintain advanced knowledge of MRI physics, techniques and technology, supporting protocol development and standardisation across the service. This includes working with radiologists, physicists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure consistency in imaging quality and reporting expectations.

A key aspect of the role is ensuring compliance with MRI safety governance. You will apply Local Rules and national guidance in daily practice, supporting safe patient screening processes, safe use of equipment within the MR environment, and escalation of any safety concerns. You will contribute to maintaining a strong safety culture within the department.

You will support the coordination of clinical workflow, prioritising urgent and inpatient activity where required, and contributing to the effective utilisation of MRI capacity across the department and mobile services.

The role includes contributing to staff development through supervision, informal teaching and sharing of best practice, as well as supporting new starters and students in developing confidence within the MRI environment.

You will also contribute to audit, service evaluation and implementation of improvements, supporting the ongoing development of the MRI service in line with Trust objectives.