Job summary
This is a training role for Radiographers keen to move into MRI, including those graduating in 2025. Starting at band 5, you will automatically move to band 6 upon completion of training, after satisfactory completion of competencies (approx. 6/8 months). Once training is complete, you will become a band 6 specialist MRI Radiographer, delivering a quality-led, caring and timely MRI service. The MRI department provides a supportive environment with a focus on patient care, safe and quality practice, and staff well-being.
Our MRI department has two 3T Siemens Vida MRI scanners, a 1.5T Siemens Sola, two 1.5T Philips Ingenia scanners, and in 2026 we will add 2 x 1.5T GE Voyager AIR scanners, which you would rotate through. We perform a wide range of MRI examinations including abdominal, pelvic, cardiac, breast, musculoskeletal, neuroimaging, fMRI, paediatric and GA patients.
Our scanners operate extended days and weekends, with an out-of-hours (nights and bank holidays) on-call commitment from home.
There is a CPD calendar with active participation from staff, and we support and encourage radiographers in career development, including post-graduate study. Several MRI Radiographers comment on orbit radiographs, there are reporting Radiographers, and an advanced Cardiac MRI practitioner.
We also work in partnership with the Brain Research Imaging Centre (BRIC), which contains a 3T Siemens Prisma scanner we operate for both clinical work and alongside academics involved in research.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high-quality MRI service in any area of Derriford Hospital or outlying departments as required.
- All staff will be expected to undertake examinations on both public and private sector patients, and participate in 7 day working rotas.
- To provide excellent leadership to all non-medical staff working in Radiology
- To support the effective delivery and operations of the department
- To work autonomously to carry out diagnostic radiography and specialised procedures within the MRI department
- To adhere to the current MHRA guidelines and work safely within the health and safety regulations.
- To participate in the on-call service for the MRI department
- To work within the imaging team to deliver the optimum care to the patient whilst producing optimum quality diagnostic images.
- To provide guidance and support to junior members of staff & students.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Primarily undertake radiographic duties in any of the MRI scanners of Derriford Hospital, ensuring the high standards of radiographic quality and patient care are maintained, and delivered in a timely manner. Additionally may be requested to undertake radiographic duties in any other radiographic or clinical areas of Derriford Hospital commensurate with current clinical skills.
- Be responsible for ensuring all safety procedures for both the patient, and all personnel are followed and documented according to protocol in the MRI scanning areas.
- To be responsible for the patient whilst in your care. To provide high quality, patient focussed, care. To assess the patients condition and adapt technique accordingly. To communicate highly complex information. Where appropriate to inform relatives and carers when necessary of the procedure being undertaken.
- As a senior radiographer you will be expected to be proactive in your work, taking responsibility wherever you are working if the modality leads are not present and supervising junior staff to ensure the department is working safely and efficiently
- Analyse complex tasks or situations requiring interpretation or comparison of a range of options. Possess specialist skills for assessing acute and other patient conditions, calculation of injection doses and MR sequence parameters. Adapt these to complex cases.
- To empathise and reassure patients who are worried, anxious or reluctant to undergo the procedure by providing thoughtful and well constructed responses to their questions. Patient groups will regularly include learning disabilities, those with cancer, dementia, paediatrics, patients with severe pain and patients who are sedated or under anaesthesia. Frequent counselling for patients with claustrophobia.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Primarily undertake radiographic duties in any of the MRI scanners of Derriford Hospital, ensuring the high standards of radiographic quality and patient care are maintained, and delivered in a timely manner. Additionally may be requested to undertake radiographic duties in any other radiographic or clinical areas of Derriford Hospital commensurate with current clinical skills.
- Be responsible for ensuring all safety procedures for both the patient, and all personnel are followed and documented according to protocol in the MRI scanning areas.
- To be responsible for the patient whilst in your care. To provide high quality, patient focussed, care. To assess the patients condition and adapt technique accordingly. To communicate highly complex information. Where appropriate to inform relatives and carers when necessary of the procedure being undertaken.
- As a senior radiographer you will be expected to be proactive in your work, taking responsibility wherever you are working if the modality leads are not present and supervising junior staff to ensure the department is working safely and efficiently
- Analyse complex tasks or situations requiring interpretation or comparison of a range of options. Possess specialist skills for assessing acute and other patient conditions, calculation of injection doses and MR sequence parameters. Adapt these to complex cases.
- To empathise and reassure patients who are worried, anxious or reluctant to undergo the procedure by providing thoughtful and well constructed responses to their questions. Patient groups will regularly include learning disabilities, those with cancer, dementia, paediatrics, patients with severe pain and patients who are sedated or under anaesthesia. Frequent counselling for patients with claustrophobia.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Person Specification
Knowledge and experiece
Essential
- Must have demonstrated the competencies expected of band 5 radiographers.
- Must have demonstrated an aptitude in, or sustained interest in, this specialist area.
- Able to show good proven knowledge of all safety aspects of MRI, commensurate with current level of experience / exposure
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate post qualification demonstrable experience as a general radiographer.
- Awareness of NHS policies and documents
- Proven knowledge or use of PACS.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current or pending HCPC registration
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
Desirable
- Computer literate (ECDL)
- Post graduate qualification linked to your specialist area
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to interpret the Trust's policy on Violence and Aggression in order to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experiece
Essential
- Must have demonstrated the competencies expected of band 5 radiographers.
- Must have demonstrated an aptitude in, or sustained interest in, this specialist area.
- Able to show good proven knowledge of all safety aspects of MRI, commensurate with current level of experience / exposure
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate post qualification demonstrable experience as a general radiographer.
- Awareness of NHS policies and documents
- Proven knowledge or use of PACS.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current or pending HCPC registration
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
Desirable
- Computer literate (ECDL)
- Post graduate qualification linked to your specialist area
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to interpret the Trust's policy on Violence and Aggression in order to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
