Senior Radiographer

Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic qualified Radiographer to join the team in Neuroradiology at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The department is part of the Clinical and Diagnostic Services Board and the Radiology Directorate.

• Interview Date: 26th March 2026
• 37 hours 30 minutes/week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy.  Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

The department is equipped with two state of the art Siemens MRI scanners (3T & 1.5T), a Siemens CT scanner; a Philips bi-plane angiographic suite, a Siemens single plane fluoroscopy unit, Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound and imaging equipment for Neuro Theatre.

In Neuroradiology you will work as part of a small multidisciplinary team, providing high quality patient care, diagnostic imaging and interventional services within the Radiology Directorate

You will need to have a BSc (Hons) or equivalent in radiography and have a valid HCPC registration as well as a comprehensive CPD portfolio.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a rotational post and will allow you to work with the diagnostic modalities of MRI and CT but will also give the opportunity to work within the neurosurgical, neurovascular and spinal interventional theatres. There is also a possibility to train in the technique of Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound (TCD) where you can monitor patients following subarachnoid haemorrhage and undertake TCD during sickle cell clinics both at the RVI and at JCUH.

You will develop a high level of neuro specific theoretical and practical knowledge. You will develop and enhance your radiographic knowledge and skills to allow you to make informed decisions and work efficiently as an autonomous practitioner. In addition you will work within a multidisciplinary team contributing to the treatment of both complex neurovascular and spinal abnormalities and disease.

You must demonstrate you have the potential for development to be become a confident autonomous practitioner with excellent motivation and communication skills. You will need to have problem solving ability and change management skills and to have the ability to work effectively in a team or independently.  You must also have knowledge and commitment to evidence based practice, clinical governance and a clear understanding of radiation protection legislation and MRI safety.

We are looking for a radiographer who wishes to join our specialised diagnostic and interventional team at the forefront of Neuroradiology in the UK.  We offer an induction package, clinical supervision, individualised support around the specialist skills required to meet the needs of our patients and this is provided by all members of the multi-disciplinary team. We offer the opportunity for professional development to undertake post graduate qualifications including MRI, CT, Spinal Intervention and Reporting.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN A SHIFT PATTERN, WEEKEND WORK AND AN ON-CALL SERVICE.

Job Purpose

• Being part of a multidisciplinary team, providing high quality patient care and diagnostic imaging within the Regional Neurosciences Centre, also including provision of on-call system.
• To be a specialist neuroradiographer in each imaging modality, with a high level of theoretical and practical knowledge as well as skills, allowing informed decisions to be made on imaging techniques.