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This is a wonderful opportunity for a radiographer with significant and varied experience to work in a cutting-edge clinical environment performing range of MRI scanning. The candidate should have extensive CT experience and MRI experience is desirable.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled radiographer to join the MRI team where you will undertake a wide variety of MRI scans including Neuro, MSK, Upper/Lower GI, Gynaecology, Prostate, Head/Neck MRI, Breast and Whole-Body MRI.
You will need to be team orientated with demonstrable teaching abilities as you will be working with under-graduates, trainee radiologists and trainee MRI radiographers.
The clinical range of patient presentations is wide, and we would expect the successful applicant to communicate effectively, with a patient centred approach.
Participation in the MRI extended 7-day week rota is essential as is a desire to develop your MRI skills and abilities.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Applicants may be invited to sit a test as part of the shortlisting process.
Main duties of the job
You will be providing a high-quality diagnostic MRI service whilst maintaining a safe working MRI environment.
You will assist in providing an efficient MRI service which will include the MRI scanning alongside its associated administration duties.
You should have a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work, exceptional organisational skills that will enable you to manage a varied workload ensuring safe and clinical practices.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation. The trust provides first-class acute and specialist services to patients both locally and from throughout the UK and abroad. Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
The MRI Department currently consists of 2 Siemens 3T Vida’s, 4 Siemens 1.5T Avanto’s and 1 Philips Achieva 3T scanners.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of significant NHS experience with a minimum of 2 years
- Evidence of 2 years’ experience in cross-sectional imaging (CT and/or MRI) at Band 6 level or above
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to critically analyse radiographs
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Evidence of adaptability to challenging workload, patient conditions/troubleshooting
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of staff, students & trainees to required and ability to adapt teaching/training styles to in response to the needs of the trainee
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This advert is for Senior MRI Radiographer with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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