Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-LG-EMF20027-B6
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £40,617 - £48,778 Per annum pro rata including high cost area supplement
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
MRI Radiographer
Band 6
Job overview
Are you a skilled and enthusiastic MRI radiographer looking to make a big impact? We are looking for experienced and hardworking staff to support our brand new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Milford, Surrey.
The role will be rotational between the new CDC and our busy District General Hospital in Guildford, which boasts a leading Cancer Centre and a minimal invasive Cardiac Unit offering both Cardiac MRI and CT.
Our band 6 rotation will be between the two MRI departments. At the CDC we have 2 brand new Siemens Magneton MRI scanners (3T Vida and 1.5T Sola) as well as a brand new GE Ascend CT scanner. At The Royal Surrey site, we have just completed our new department refurbishment and installed Philips 1.5T and 3T MRI scanners.
For further information; please refer to the attached job description and person specification; as any short-listed applicants will be selected and interviewed against these criteria.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that diagnostic MRI examinations are undertaken in a timely fashion in keeping with established protocols in the MRI departments at the Community Diagnostic Centre.
The CDC is part of Royal Surrey’s continuing investment in its diagnostic capabilities and follows refurbishment of the Trust’s interventional suite, MRI and X-ray facilities.
Our Diagnostic Strategy includes expanding our services and resources of both staff and equipment within this hospital and in the community, which will in turn support career progression of our staff.
Previous cardiac and 3T experience is preferred. Patient safety is our priority and applicants will be expected to demonstrate a sound knowledge of MRI safety and physics. We cover a very wide portfolio of scans from paediatrics and cardiac, small bowel imaging through to MSK. We do our own protocolling of patient forms and also request and report our own IOFB X-rays.
Successful candidates will be expected to undergo some formal in-house training in MRI as appropriate and cannulation training if not already experienced and certified in this. We all participate in the department CPD programme.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would benefit from additional support—such as meeting the recruiting manager or visiting the interview environment in advance—please let us know when applying.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is to work as a Radiographer in the MRI departments at the Community Diagnostic Centre in Milford and the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford.
The MRI radiographers provide an exceptionally high-quality MR service to patients and take an active role in the training and development of junior colleagues and students. The post holder will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a caring and professional attitude.
To perform imaging examinations at a consistently high technical and professional standard of work, and to evaluate the clinical quality of images produced having first assessed the clinical requirements and sought any guidance required, for example, when requests fall outside departmental protocol and / or personal experience.
To independently vet MRI examinations using Radiologist protocols.
Ensure all MRI safety measures are met for staff and patients in keeping with MHRA guidelines.
Assist the Superintendents in insuring the MRI departments offers an effective, responsive and patient centered service in the community.
Ensure that junior staff and students receive appropriate theoretical and practical training.
Ensure you are up to date with deemed competent with Intravenous injections.
Attend mandatory/in house training including ILS.
Maintain and develop interest in future radiography developments and allied imaging techniques for post registration education (CPD requirements)
Be able to assess, prioritise and manage own workload.
Set and maintain standards of appearance and professional attitude.
Must be willing to do flexible working if deemed necessary for the smooth operation of the department.
Participate in service development initiatives and be prepared to adapt to changes in service provision.
Ensure effective communication and dissemination of any changes.
Meet regularly with the Superintendents to discuss service delivery, provision and future developments and improvements.
Works in accordance with best practice using MHRA guidelines including local rules and codes of practice.
Ensure production of high quality images using optimum parameters and dose efficiencies available in keeping with manufactures applications and medical physics reports.
Ensure data accuracy and recording of relevant information.
Ensure all infection control standards are adhered to and high levels of cleanliness are maintained.
Ensure that faults / hazards are promptly reported and appropriate action taken.
Review patient information and update as required.
Work with patients to determine their needs, viewing the quality of care as being of paramount importance.
Ensure that patients are examined in a caring, safe and comfortable environment.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assist radiologists during radiological investigations and procedures.
Explain complex information to multidisciplinary groups in a manner that is simple to understand.
Undertake any duties assigned by the Radiology Services Manager or Cross Sectional Imaging Manager as commensurate with the post.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- DCR or BSc in Radiography qualification State registered.
- Certificate of competence in administration of IV contrast injections.
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification in MRI Imaging.
Knoweldge and Experience
Essential criteria
- A minimum 2 years previous experience in radiography
- Awareness of MHRA guidelines.
- Evidence continuing professional development.
- Knowledge of MRI applications
- Equality and Diversity Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices and in management systems.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of National Diagnostic targets.
- Knowledge of relevant NICE Guidelines.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bibin Raveendran
- Job title
- MRI Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01483 571122
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