Job summary
The MRI department currently consists of nine MRI scanners, three located on the NNUH site, close to the city centre (2 x Siemens Sola 1.5T, 1 x GE Premier 3T), one at Cromer District Hospital (CDH) (1 x GE Artist 1.5T) by the North Norfolk coast along with five at the newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre (1 x Siemens Lumina 3T, 1 x Siemens Sola 1.5T and 3 x Siemens Altea 1.5T).
The department has an active and expanding MRI research profile, supporting the University of East Anglia (UEA) and across the Norwich Research Park as well as national and international research groups through the provision of dedicated research and clinical trial capacity.
The Trust is Head of the Clinical Research Network for the Eastern Region and has one of the three national Radiology Academies.
Applicants will contribute and work within the MRI Team to deliver high quality diagnostic imaging to all service users, ensuring clinical safety and facilitating a high standard of patient care. The post requires a flexible and enthusiastic radiographer to work 12.5-hour shifts (including bank holidays and weekends) along with providing an on-call MRI service. The Trust has a flexible working policy.
Interview date: 9th June 2025
Main duties of the job
Take part in the training of undergraduates, postgraduates, including medical staff, medical students, Assistant Practitioners and radiographic assistants in MRI. Where necessary organising their training sessions, induction and providing tutorials. Act as a clinical supervisor and/or assessor when appointed to this role.
Management of the day to day working of the department and take responsibility for their own work area, prioritising own workload incorporating the training needs of other staff. This will include rearranging staff at short notice when necessary. Be responsible for arranging the workload of the MRI Department, including prioritising inpatient workload based on clinical priority.
Communicate effectively with the Modality Team Lead, Consultant Radiologists, clinical staff and radiology assistant staff regarding operational and clinical issues.
To demonstrate a specialist skill in adapting technique to achieve high quality diagnostic products in patients whose condition would otherwise prevent this, without compromising care, this involves frequent dealing with patients who are in pain and distress.
Perform MRI examinations either in person or as part of the team, maintaining high professional standards and supporting and monitoring the quality standards of the directorate. This will include the cannulation of patients and the use of the MRI Injector to inject contrast media.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large Acute Foundation Trust employing more than 11,000 staff, renowned for providing a wide range of imaging services to a population exceeding 900,000. The Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) accredited Radiology Department strives to provide patient focused services within a framework of quality and innovation, and staff development. The MRI Department has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and focused individual to join our dynamic and friendly team.
To ensure own technical standards of MRI are up to date and evidence based, attend relevant courses, clinical meetings, study days and show evidence of Continued Professional Development. Fulfil mandatory training requirements, in-service and staff development training and take part in the annual appraisal system.
To participate in the extended working day, on-call and bank holiday rota as appropriate. To be flexible with shift patterns in view of staffing levels and training needs.
Act as a highly specialised resource for developing new imaging techniques and adapting these to the needs of the clinician.
Comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedure.
Contribute to the provision of high standard of care for patients in accordance with the Trusts values and policies.
To ensure a high standard of professionalism and patient care within their work area. This includes appropriate communication with patients providing reassurance and obtaining the patients confidence and co-operation to obtain the required diagnostic images.
All staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate the Trusts PRIDE values of People Focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
Ensure own technical standards of the modality are up to date and evidence based, attend relevant courses, clinical meetings, study days and show evidence of Continued Professional Development. Fulfil mandatory training requirements, in-service and staff development training and take part in the annual appraisal system.Maintain an active Continuous Professional Development portfolio.Ensure a high standard of professionalism and patient care within their work area. This includes appropriate communication with patients providing reassurance and obtaining the patients confidence and co-operation to obtain the required diagnostic images.Undertake audits as part of the Departmental and Trust Governance and Audit programmes. Take part in research imaging when required as a means of service development and improvement.
Act as a resource for developing new imaging techniques and adapting these to the needs of the clinician.Comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedures. To promote good relationships in their dealings with other departments, hospital staff, patients and the public.To promote good relationships in their dealings with other departments, hospital staff, patients and the public.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large Acute Foundation Trust employing more than 11,000 staff, renowned for providing a wide range of imaging services to a population exceeding 900,000. The Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) accredited Radiology Department strives to provide patient focused services within a framework of quality and innovation, and staff development. The MRI Department has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and focused individual to join our dynamic and friendly team.
To ensure own technical standards of MRI are up to date and evidence based, attend relevant courses, clinical meetings, study days and show evidence of Continued Professional Development. Fulfil mandatory training requirements, in-service and staff development training and take part in the annual appraisal system.
To participate in the extended working day, on-call and bank holiday rota as appropriate. To be flexible with shift patterns in view of staffing levels and training needs.
Act as a highly specialised resource for developing new imaging techniques and adapting these to the needs of the clinician.
Comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedure.
Contribute to the provision of high standard of care for patients in accordance with the Trusts values and policies.
To ensure a high standard of professionalism and patient care within their work area. This includes appropriate communication with patients providing reassurance and obtaining the patients confidence and co-operation to obtain the required diagnostic images.
All staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate the Trusts PRIDE values of People Focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
Ensure own technical standards of the modality are up to date and evidence based, attend relevant courses, clinical meetings, study days and show evidence of Continued Professional Development. Fulfil mandatory training requirements, in-service and staff development training and take part in the annual appraisal system.Maintain an active Continuous Professional Development portfolio.Ensure a high standard of professionalism and patient care within their work area. This includes appropriate communication with patients providing reassurance and obtaining the patients confidence and co-operation to obtain the required diagnostic images.Undertake audits as part of the Departmental and Trust Governance and Audit programmes. Take part in research imaging when required as a means of service development and improvement.
Act as a resource for developing new imaging techniques and adapting these to the needs of the clinician.Comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedures. To promote good relationships in their dealings with other departments, hospital staff, patients and the public.To promote good relationships in their dealings with other departments, hospital staff, patients and the public.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree of College of Radiographer or equivalent
- Current HCPC registered
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Demonstrates the ability to use own initiative
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of contrast media, its effects and adverse reactions and contra-indications
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge must be up to date and underpinned by theoretical and practical experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree of College of Radiographer or equivalent
- Current HCPC registered
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Demonstrates the ability to use own initiative
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of contrast media, its effects and adverse reactions and contra-indications
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge must be up to date and underpinned by theoretical and practical experience
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).
