Senior Radiographer (MRI)

Join our dynamic Radiology team at the Great Western Hospital as a Band 6 MRI Radiographer and play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging to our patients. We're looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Radiographer who is ready to take the next step in their career. In this role, you will: Perform a wide range of examinations across multiple clinical specialities; Work both autonomously and as part of a supportive, multi-professional team; Assess each patient individually and adapt imaging techniques to meet their clinical and personal needs; Uphold the highest professional, departmental, and legal standards; Commit to continuous professional development, with opportunities to expand your expertise in cross-sectional imaging. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking department that values innovation, teamwork, and excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide range of examinations across multiple clinical specialities; Work both autonomously and as part of a supportive, multi-professional team; Assess each patient individually and adapt imaging techniques to meet their clinical and personal needs; Uphold the highest professional, departmental, and legal standards; Commit to continuous professional development, with opportunities to expand expertise in cross-sectional imaging; Independently assess and justify referrals following practitioner guidelines; Interpret Clinician's requirements and determine appropriate radiographic imaging; Use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate; Report untoward incidents and equipment failure to the Superintendent or Clinical Band 7; Work out of hours to support Radiology services including occasional night and out of hours duties; Undertake diagnostic scans in the absence of a Radiologist according to agreed protocols and administer contrast; Use departmental CRIS and be conversant with PACS; Undertake Quality Control procedures, including Quality Assurance testing and clinical audits; Participate in clinical audit and research; Undertake formal or informal training; Undertake additional roles within the department reviewing and facilitating compliance

Requirements

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography; Post-graduate certificate in MRI or equivalent training or experience; Registered with the Health Care Professions Council; General Radiographic training; Extensive post graduate experience in Radiography; Extensive MRI experience; Experience of performance department Quality Assurance; Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and independently; Experience in supervising students; Current UK professional registration; Subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Nice to have

Evidence of CPD; Relevant study day attendance; MRI experience; Cardiac MRI experience; CT colonography; Interventional experience