Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 236-DPG-P316-25
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salford Royal Hospital
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- possible Band 5 development post if insufficient experience
- Closing
- 07/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

MRI Radiographer
Band 6
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic, patient focused, progressive Radiographers who are good team players and are able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, and communication skills who wish to work at a centre specialising in trauma, neurosciences and stroke services
We have 5 MR scanners (3T Philips Elition, and three 1.5T Philips Ambition scanners) and an upgraded 1.5T GE scanner. The GE has been uplifted to a GE Artist with air coils and accelerator technology.
Main duties of the job
As part of our team, you will gain vast experience in imaging patients from a variety of specialities including, stroke, major trauma, neurosciences, and general surgery.
MR at Salford, part of the NCA, offers scanning to patients with implants such as pacemakers, cochlear implants, spinal stimulators, and patients who require general anaesthesia for MR. This will require you to have excellent team working skills, as you will be working closely with other departmental teams in delivering this service. You will rotate through all of our scanners, managing a wide array of acute and general examinations.
As an experienced MR radiographer, you will be involved with training of new staff and visiting students.
You will need to demonstrate that you are an enthusiastic, hardworking, motivated individual, who works well in a team and can work independently.
MR at Salford offers a 24 hour service, 7 days a week. Core hours are 8am-8pm . All staff contribute to weekend working and the on-call service
Working for our organisation
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- Diploma/BSc radiography
Desirable criteria
- Relevant study day
- Short course in MR
- Post Graduate qualification in MR
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- Post qualification experience
- MR experience
Desirable criteria
- MR experience (regular rotation into MR and can work without supervision)
- Participates in on-call/lone working
- Cannulation
- Considerable experience in MR
- Managing a team
- Mentoring
- Evidence of audit involvement
- CPD, short courses
- participated in research projects
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Suzanne Phenna
- Job title
- MRI Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01612064999
- Additional information
Kay Cloran
Clinical MR Lead Radiographer
0161 206 5836
[email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Turnpike House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SW
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