MRI or CT Radiographer

at  Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a compassionate, caring and hardworking Radiographer to join our CT and MR team. We are open to CT only posts. MR only posts or a combination of both CT and MR.
The post holder will be a key member of the Radiology team, working with and supporting the Lead Radiographers and the Radiology Department Manger to provide the MRI and/or CT service for the Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) and the Andover War Memorial Hospital (AWMH). HHFT also covers BNHH and Alton.
We currently have 4 CT scanners and 2 MR scanners across both sites. 4 Canon CT scanners all are less than 5 years old and we are due to replace our MR scanners with 2 new Siemens scanners in early 2025.
The post holder must comply with and demonstrate a working knowledge of all regulations including IRMER and IRR(17)
The post holder will work with the Clinical Lead Radiographer to ensure a high quality and efficient MRI and/or CT service. Previous experience in cross sectional imaging is necessary for this post.
To perform the full range of MRI and/or CT imaging examinations including Cardiac, Body, Angio, MSK etc.
To independently assess and vet CT and/or MR referrals following Department policy, and guidelines where appropriate.
To supervise and assist specialist and junior radiographers and students.
To provide senior support to the Clinical Lead and to provide senior cover during the Lead’s absence. To understand the physics involved in CT and/or MR with an ability to manipulate protocols to improve imaging and reduce dose. To prioritise workload and regularly reassess to ensure patient needs are met
To undertake examinations to a high standard, across a range of clinical specialities, upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements.
To give IV injections of MRI and CT contrast agents, including the use of specialist injector pumps. Training will be provided where required.
To provide safety checks on patients prior to imaging and injecting with contrast.
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached

Please refer the Job description for details