Job overview

Permanent | Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated Paediatric MRI Department in Sheffield. We operate two MRI scanners on site: a GE Optima 1.5T and an Intra-Operative Philips Ingenia 3T.

You'll be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality diagnostic services to children across South Yorkshire and surrounding areas. We're looking for someone with strong communication and organisational skills, a commitment to CPD, and a growing understanding of MRI safety and health regulations.

We offer excellent CPD opportunities including research, postgraduate training, audits, and specialist development. Come be part of a team that values quality, innovation, and professional growth.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the MRI Lead Radiographer your responsibilities will include:

•    Deliver high-quality paediatric MR imaging at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Perform specialised paediatric MRI scans within departmental guidelines and MR Regulations.
•    Maintain a supportive, child-friendly hospital environment during imaging.
•    Work in line with MR policies, codes of practice, and professional standards.
•    Support MRI services across neurosurgery, oncology, abdominal, vascular, forensic, and musculoskeletal specialities.
•    Join the on-call MRI rota (evenings/weekends) after training, as part of the hospital's trauma centre service.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.