MRI Radiographer 12-Month Secondment (Maternity Cover)

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

MRI Radiographer 12-Month Secondment (Maternity Cover)

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1.0 Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) Band 6 MRI Radiographers on a 12-month secondment to cover maternity leave. This would involve joining the well-established MRI UHNM team, supporting the expansion of our scanning service.

We are looking for individuals with a strong background in the NHS, with MRI and leadership experience. In this role, you will play a key part in driving high-quality patient care and contributing to the continued success and development of our services. You must have the ability to participate in the MRI rota, including long clinical shifts from 7am-8pm, on-call duties, and flexible rotation across all UHNM Imaging sites, including the proposed Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing department with opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

Please note that applicants must be available for face-to-face interviews.

Main duties of the job

• Performing high-quality MRI scans while ensuring patient safety and comfort
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellent patient care
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff and students
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest MRI techniques, equipment, and safety protocols
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and Trust policies

Expectations of post holder:

• Flexibility and adaptability to work across various sites and participate in a full rota including long clinical shifts and on-call cover
• Rotate across all current and future UHNM Imaging sites
• An honest and strong work ethic
• Exemplary professional record from previous employment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on patient care
• Proactive team working
• Supporting colleagues, of all grades, and the service
• Upholding the UHNM Trust values
• A desire to deliver high quality imaging, demonstrating excellent clinical understanding
• A sound awareness of governance processes including participation in departmental audits and quality assurance programmes
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment

About us

At UHNM we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care through the use of state-of-the-art technology. Our imaging department features 2 Siemens Vida 3T scanners, 3 Siemens 1.5T Sola scanners, a 1.5T Aera and 3T Skyra scanner. We are known for our efficiency and dedication to providing a wide range of high-quality MRI examinations. At UHNM, we scan both conditional and non-conditional cardiac devices, demonstrating our commitment to cutting-edge care.

As part of our continued expansion, our CDC is set to open in 2026, which will house two additional MRI scanners. This exciting new development will enhance our ability to deliver quality diagnostic services to our patients. We currently hold QSI accreditation, demonstrating high standard in patient safety, staff well being, and clinical governance.

UHNM is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

At UHNM, we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

We would welcome you to come and visit our department and meet our fantastic team. Please contact the management team via email or telephone.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• DCR/BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography, College of Radiographers
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of specific interest in an MRI role and MRI related learning

Experience

• Minimum 3 years NHS
• MRI or Cross Sectional experience
• Evidence of imaging leadership
• Post qualification cross sectional imaging experience in MRI or Cross Sectional Imaging

Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of MRI imaging and sequence weighting
• Understanding of basic MRI safety principles
• Awareness of challenges surrounding MRI
• Ability to organise self and prioritise workload
• Professionalism
• Flexible and can fulfill rota requirements
• Experience of a range of MRI examinations
• Awareness of impact of physical principles on tissue weighting and contrast

Additional Requirements

• No long days or weekends restrictions?
• Able to work across the rotation including 7am/9pm shift patterns?
• Able to travel to all UHNM MRI units

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

£37,338 to £44,962 a year, pro rata