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MRI Radiographer
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 9 months (Ends Feb 2026)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-7192926
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free Hospsital, Hampstead
Town
London
Salary
£44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 6 MRI Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 6

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 MRI Radiographer to join the Radiology team at the Royal Free Hospital.  This post would be well suited for an MRI radiographer wishing to develop and expand on their MRI experience.  This post is a fixed term contract until February 2026.

Education and training are key elements of MRI competence and are prioritized within the department.  Full training in MRI will be given, depending upon prior experience.

The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and a team and patient centered approach to their work.  They should enjoy working collaboratively and aspire to always provide the best possible care for our patients, whilst teaching and sharing their knowledge with others.

Royal Free Radiology is currently undergoing a project to redevelop the department.  Having recently completed a multimillion-pound redevelopment of the A&E department and A&E X-ray services, including an A&E CT scanner, and have replaced scanners in MRI, CT and various x-ray rooms. With the completion of this project there are now four Siemens MRI scanners, three 1.5T and one 3T, providing a range of complex services including HPB, Neuro, urology, and vascular imaging. 

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be working with other Band 6 and 7 MRI specialist Radiographers, MRI Trained Rotational radiographers, and Radiographic Assistants to deliver a 7-day service in the MRI Department at the Royal Free.  They will develop specialized knowledge and expertise and produce high quality images to assist in diagnosis and treatment, while demonstrating high standards of care.

The department actively encourages continued professional development (CPD), and opportunities are available for further training and development, in areas such as post graduate study, radiographer reporting and advanced practice.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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 documents, please view the attachments.

 

 
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • DCR (R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography
  • HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
  • IV Cannulation Certificate
  • Post Graduate (Radiography) Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • NHS Experience
  • Clinical MRI experience
  • Experience in a diverse range of radiographic techniques
  • Experience in specialized imaging techniques such as CT, Interventional Radiology/Cardiology
  • Experience using PACS and RIS and an understanding of its significance for good service management and patient care
  • Experience dealing with a diverse range of patient presentations
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of performing Quality Assurance tests and management of a robust QA program

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work independently and also within a team
  • Ability to prioritize and organize demands and multi-task.
  • Willing to take direction and learn from more experienced colleagues
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of MRI Safety Principles for patients and staff
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of cross sectional anatomy
Desirable criteria
  • IV Cannulation experience

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential criteria
  • Keen interest and understanding of a range of current and future imaging techniques and practices
  • Demonstrate a respect for and commitment to patient care and safety
  • A commitment to CPD
  • Supportive of and adherence management protocols, policies and operational change
  • Ability to liaise with patients and their relatives or carer’s using empathy and tact
  • Ability to approach disputes and disagreements in a calm and objective manner
  • Willing to train and share knowledge with more junior and new members of staff

Others

Essential criteria
  • Presentable appearance
  • Good time keeping skills
  • Clear and appropriate communication skills
  • Tolerance of a wide range of patients and colleagues
  • Presents self as an outstanding representative of both the Royal Free London Trust and the radiographic profession

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Magda Barrow
Job title
MRI Superintendent
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02077940500
Additional information

02077940500 ext 36121

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