Job overview
We are looking for a Senior Radiographer to join our busy and friendly Radiology department.
The role also requires good communication skills, multidisciplinary team-working and the ability to supervise and train other staff and students.
You will demonstrate expertise and knowledge in specialised field of MRI Radiology and support the expansion of the MRI service. The post holder should hold a cannulating certificate. This is a cross site role covering. MRI operates between 8am and 8pm seven days of the week therefore a shift system is in operation.
Main duties of the job
To work within a team of radiographic (MRI) and clerical staff within the Trust
To provide a high standard of expertise and care
To ensure safe operation of MRI equipment and maintain safety of patients, staff and visitors to the MRI environment.
To help facilitate learning for students and less experienced staff
To work in the 7 day MRI service and take part in the on-call rota on bank holidays for emergency spinal cord compression patients
To ensure correct MRI scanning protocols have been followed and adapted for the patients
To recognise pathology and adapt scanning techniques where necessary
To ensure all images are available on PACS and assigned to the correct worklist
When making your application for this role, in the supporting statement you must first tell us in no more than 100 words why you would be suitable for this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- BSc Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- MRI experience in an acute setting
- Good knowledge of all general aspect of radiography
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training students
- Experience in DEXA scanning, CT or Ultrasound
Skills & Other Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to teach others
- Ability to lead others
- Exposure to PACS and Soliton systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of QA testing
- RPS trained
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This advert is for Senior Radiographer - MRI with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 13 months (n/a). The application deadline is 01 Jul 2026.
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