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Job summary

Main area
Imaging
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-CDCS-BUR-3678
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queens Burton Hospital
Town
Burton-On-Trent
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
09/07/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

MRI Clinical Specialist

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 MRI Radiographer. This would be to support the MRI service at Queens Hospital Burton and other UHDB sites. UHDB MRI service delivery is provided by the use of state of the art Philips MRI scanners, Siemens Sola and an open Esaote Maginfico MRI scanner. Our MRI service consists of 10 MRI scanners, 8 x1.5T a  3T and a 0.4T, these are used to undertake a wide range of complex and non complex  diagnostic MRI examinations including cardiac MRI.

The post holder will join our large and friendly team, and quickly become an integral part of our expanding service. The MRI services are operational 7 days a week, 12 hours a day, with a on call service currently at our Royal Derby Hospital site.

You will have a BSc degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and have current registration with the Health and Professions Council (HCPC).

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a high quality and efficient MRI service for the Trust .

  • To work as part of a professional radiography team providing an excellent diagnostic service.

  • We expect the post holder to already possess excellent MRI and patient care skills. 

  • Practice safely using the MHRA guidelines and department safety policies as guidelines

  • To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance Program, risk management and risk assessments.

  •  To identify and actively promote best practice.

  • To provide staff and student training, to include CPD presentations as part of the radiographers education programme and to external bodies.

  • The successful candidate will be based at Queens Hospital Burton and will be expected to also work across our other UHDB sites depending on service needs.

Closing date: 25 June 2025

Interview date: 09 July 2025

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

 

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc Hons or Equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • PG Cert in specialist area

Professional Registration

Essential criteria
  • HCPC Registered

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous cross sectional imaging practice
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of CPD/conferences attended

Communication skills

Essential criteria
  • To respond appropriately to patient and carer needs, demonstrating empathy and understanding, eg. terminally ill patients
  • To have a caring attitude towards patients and staff
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a wide variety of patient groups

Skills

Essential criteria
  • To have the ability to assess patient condition in order to achieve quality radiographic results
  • Basic keyboard skills, IT knowledge, manipulation of radiography equipment, moving and handling of patients, to be able to manipulate specialist MRI equipment
  • Provide appropriate specialist radiographic service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alfred Homo
Job title
MRI Clinical Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07385493299
Additional information

Jenni Wheeler.

MRI Superintendent Radiographer 

Queens Hospital Burton

Phone: 01283 511511 ex 5850

Email: jenni.wheeler@nhs.net

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