MRI Radiographer

Job summary

MRI Radiographer Band 6 or Band 5 Trainee (Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radiographer to join our friendly, hardworking, and well-established MRI team at TRFT. We are looking for an enthusiastic, patient-focused, and skilled Radiographer. Whilst MRI experience is preferred, we also welcome applications for a training post (Band 5) with a structured development pathway to Band 6. As an MRI Radiographer, you will play a vital role in providing essential imaging services that contribute to patient diagnosis and treatment. We support a wide range of specialties, including Trauma, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ENT, Vascular, General Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Breast, Neurology, and Stroke Services. You will be working with Siemens Sola 1.5T and Avanto 1.5T scanners, requiring a technically minded approach with the ability to optimise imaging protocols. We actively support postgraduate education and professional growth, helping you develop in this highly specialised field. The role requires flexibility to work across a 7-day period, including 3 long days or 4 shorter days to ensure service coverage whilst supporting work-life balance. If you are looking for a role that offers a blend of patient care and a technical challenge we would love to hear from you! For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Dawn Webb - MRI Lead on 01709 427652 or dawn.webb@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

As an MRI Radiographer, you will be responsible for managing a busy and diverse workload, ensuring that all scans are performed efficiently whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient care. You will be required to organise and run scan lists, working in a fast-paced environment, managing inpatient and outpatient demands.A key aspect of this role is communication. You will also be responsible for reassuring and guiding patients, many of whom may be anxious or unfamiliar with MRI. You will work closely with Radiologists, referring clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that imaging is delivered effectively and results are available promptly. You will also be responsible for reassuring and guiding patients, many of whom may be anxious or unfamiliar with MRI.As part of your responsibilities, you will also assist the MRI Lead in maintaining an efficient and effective imaging service. You will be expected to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills, helping to troubleshoot and contribute to continuous service improvement.Beyond scanning, you will play a role in quality assurance, equipment safety, and protocol development, ensuring that our MRI service remains at the forefront of imaging excellence. We actively encourage personal, supporting post-graduate training to enhance skills and career progression. Providing the opportunity to develop leadership skills, with potential to mentor and support junior colleagues.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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