Band 6 MRI Diagnostic Radiographer WBCH
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 6 MRI Diagnostic Radiographer to join the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, based at West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH) in Newbury. The role involves supporting an expanding cross-site MRI service, requiring demonstrable post-registration MRI experience. Successful candidates will provide high-standard MRI imaging, ensure safe patient care, and may rotate across multiple sites including RBH and Bracknell, working evenings and weekends as part of a seven-day service.
Key responsibilities
- To provide a high standard of MRI imaging and ensure delivery of safe, compassionate and timely patient care.
- To communicate effectively with clinical, managerial, administrative and ancillary staff.
- To act as a role model and participate in the supervision, training and support of more junior staff.
- To prioritise and organise the workload in response to clinical need and service demands.
- To work across sites and take part in the provision of seven-day service delivery.
- To deputise for Band 7 radiographers as required.
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography State registration: HCPC
- Evidence of significant continuous professional development (CPD)
- Minimum of 18 months recent, proven experience post registration
- Experience of working as an integral part of a successful team
- Experience of communicating with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in supervising student radiographers, newly qualified and newly appointed staff
- Broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to cross sectional imaging
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 MRI Diagnostic Radiographer WBCH
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 MRI Radiographer based at West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH) in Newbury, part of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. WBCH is a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and forms part of our growing cross-site MRI service.
Due to the expansion of our MRI service, we have vacancies for enthusiastic Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographers with demonstrable post-registration MRI experience. Successful candidates will support our growing cross-site MRI service, with some Radiographers based at WBCH and others rotating between RBH and WBCH. Occasionally, all Radiographers will be required to rotate across all three sites, RBH, WBCH and Bracknell, to support service delivery and professional development.
The successful candidate must have demonstrable post-registration skills and experience in MRI imaging.
Main duties of the job
Some of the successful Radiographers will be based at WBCH (West Berkshire Community Hospital) and others rotating between RBH (Royal Berkshire Hospital) and WBCH . Occasionally, all Radiographers will be required to rotate across all three sites--RBH, WBCH and Bracknell --to support service delivery and professional development.
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