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Senior MRI Radiographer


Location
Hereford, England
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata
Profession
Radiographer
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
17 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge? Wye Valley NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic and dynamic Radiographers to join our MRI team, this post will include rotation between the brand new Community Diagnostic Centre due to open later this Summer and Hereford County Hospital.

The Community Diagnostic Centre will incorporate Imaging (Plain X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI), a range of cardiorespiratory investigations including echocardiography, ECG and rhythm monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, spirometry, FeNO, lung function tests, simple field tests, sleep investigations, oximetry, blood gas analysis and pathology services in a "one stop" location to obtain diagnostic information in cancer, cardiac, respiratory, musculo-skeletal and other conditions.  For more information about the CDC visit:

Community Diagnostic Centre

During the last few years, our MRI department has undergone redesign and we have 2 Philips Ingenia scanners, and a new additional blue seal MRI due to be installed in the CDC.  We are looking for highly motivated, skilled, state registered Radiographers to join our team.  We can offer flexible shift patterns to support our 7 day working.

Prospective candidates are welcome to have an informal discussion with Mrs Leah Hughes (Clinical Operational Lead Radiographer) on 01432 364450 or Mrs Elizabeth Williams (MRI Operational  Lead Radiographer), [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be expected to have B.Sc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualifications and experience of working in MRI. We are looking for staff to support the 7 day working in MRI and will offer a flexible approach to working. You will be required to supervise student radiographers and assist with the training of rotational radiography staff.

You will be expected to undertake all aspects of MRI scanning, cannulation and administration of contrast in line with PGD's and providing high quality care.  You will need excellent knowledge of safe working procedures in the MRI environment.

If desired rotations between CT and MRI can be considered.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view ‘supporting documents’ linked to this vacancy.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work independently
  • Experience of prioritising workload and making day to day operational decisions

Desirable

  • Knowledge of current NHS policies and procedures
  • Experience of working in CT

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • B. Sc. Diagnostic Radiography Degree or equivalent
  • Cannulation certificate
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Certificate in MRI

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

  • 2 years general radiographic experience
  • Previous MRI experience in an acute hospital
  • Ability to work in a high pressured environment
  • Good understanding of MRI safety in practice

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise

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