Senior MR Radiographer at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
london, London - England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 26

Experience

6 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Industry

Hospitals & Health Systems

Description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.  

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.  

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

 

 

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has come up for a qualified diagnostic radiographer to join the MRI team at St Mary’s hospital – Paddington, London. We are looking to recruit a B7 MRI Radiographer for a full time Fixed-Term MRI post. The position is a 12 months post to cover Maternity Leave, with an expectation to start November/December 2026. 

St Mary’s has recently installed the latest in AI reconstruction technology onto 3 of our 4 GE MRI scaners. We are therefore looking for fresh and dynamic individuals to join the team to integrate and further develop this service with the latest protocol optimisation.  

In this MRI post, you can expect to perform a diverse range of diagnostic MR procedures, including cardiac imaging, for both adult and pediatric patients. 

We are looking for individuals who are ready to embrace the challenges that come with the meticulous process of protocol overhaul, ensuring the sequences are in line with the latest research whilst prioritising department efficiency. You should have excellent technical background and be ready to demonstrate leadership as you join our friendly and welcoming MRI team.

You should be flexible with your approach to work, forward thinking, enthusiastic, motivated person who share our vision for excellent patient care

Informal discussions and visits are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

  • Perform MRI procedures according to Trust, Departmental and statutory regulations.
  • Provide a high standard of patient care within the specialised area of MRI.
  • To communicate effectively in order to ensure the smooth running of the service.
  • To supervise and line manage band 6 staff, imaging assistants and students.
  • To deputise for the MRI Modality Lead.
  • Commitment to Directorate and Trust Objectives.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. 

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. 

Environmental sustainability

Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
  • HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Post-Graduate Study

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous whole body MRI scanning experience
  • Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
  • Experience of training staff and students
  • Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience at Band 7 Level

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
  • Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
  • Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance
  • Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
  • IV injecting skills

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form.  Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK 

We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

Responsibilities

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.  

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.  

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

 

 

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has come up for a qualified diagnostic radiographer to join the MRI team at St Mary’s hospital – Paddington, London. We are looking to recruit a B7 MRI Radiographer for a full time Fixed-Term MRI post. The position is a 12 months post to cover Maternity Leave, with an expectation to start November/December 2026. 

St Mary’s has recently installed the latest in AI reconstruction technology onto 3 of our 4 GE MRI scaners. We are therefore looking for fresh and dynamic individuals to join the team to integrate and further develop this service with the latest protocol optimisation.  

In this MRI post, you can expect to perform a diverse range of diagnostic MR procedures, including cardiac imaging, for both adult and pediatric patients. 

We are looking for individuals who are ready to embrace the challenges that come with the meticulous process of protocol overhaul, ensuring the sequences are in line with the latest research whilst prioritising department efficiency. You should have excellent technical background and be ready to demonstrate leadership as you join our friendly and welcoming MRI team.

You should be flexible with your approach to work, forward thinking, enthusiastic, motivated person who share our vision for excellent patient care

Informal discussions and visits are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

  • Perform MRI procedures according to Trust, Departmental and statutory regulations.
  • Provide a high standard of patient care within the specialised area of MRI.
  • To communicate effectively in order to ensure the smooth running of the service.
  • To supervise and line manage band 6 staff, imaging assistants and students.
  • To deputise for the MRI Modality Lead.
  • Commitment to Directorate and Trust Objectives.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. 

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. 

Environmental sustainability

Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
  • HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Post-Graduate Study

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous whole body MRI scanning experience
  • Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
  • Experience of training staff and students
  • Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience at Band 7 Level

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
  • Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
  • Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance
  • Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
  • IV injecting skills

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form.  Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK 

We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

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