MRI Advanced Radiographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced and motivated MRI Advanced Radiographer to join the Imaging Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital. You will deliver high-quality diagnostic services across modern MRI facilities, including two Siemens 1.5T scanners and a GE 1.5T Voyager. The position involves performing a wide range of MRI examinations, ensuring high clinical standards and patient care, and participating in the on-call rota for spinal emergencies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing service with a new state-of-the-art Imaging Scanning Centre opening in 2026.
Key responsibilities
- Be responsible for the organisation of workload and supervision of junior staff for MRI, providing on-going tuition as required.
- Ensure that the department delivers a high-quality patient experience.
- Ensure the safety of all patients, staff and visitors to the department.
- Liaise with other modalities within the department to maximise room utilisation and prioritise patients for optimum efficiency and service quality.
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Quality Improvement, transformation, and innovation training
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
- Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS)
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
- Evidence of keeping informed of the current MR imaging techniques & practices via short courses & study days to underpin knowledge development.
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice)
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification in imaging (i.e., MRI)
- Experience of an extensive range of MRI procedures
- Significant post qualification experience
- Wide range of General Radiographic experience since graduation.
- Experience of taking responsibility for the successful training of a team of radiographers within MRI.
- Experience of the clinical management of an MRI Service
- Experience of dealing with breakdowns and taking remedial action within MRI
- Good organizational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop
- Logical approach to decision making and problem solving.
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good/ best practice.
- Able to write protocols, policies, and procedures in relation to MR service
- Ability to prioritize own workload and work effectively under pressure.
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team.
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
- Proven ability to assess clinical situations & indications and act appropriately (i.e., vetting process).
- Can perform IV cannulation or willing to be trained.
- Personal and people development
- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
- Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
- Interest and willingness in teaching / training less experienced staff & students when in imaging and help attending students in their training and development
- Maintain continued professional development as required by HCPC.
- Patient centered and customer focused
- Aspires to develop leadership and management potential
- Communication
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
- Consistently demonstrates a friendly professional attitude and approach in the workplace
- Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner.
- Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups.
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
- Professional in appearance and conduct
- Qualifications and knowledge
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Quality Improvement, transformation, and innovation training
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
- Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS)
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
- Evidence of keeping informed of the current MR imaging techniques & practices via short courses & study days to underpin knowledge development.
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice)
- Post graduate qualification in imaging (i.e., MRI)
- Experience of an extensive range of MRI procedures
- Significant post qualification experience
- Wide range of General Radiographic experience since graduation.
- Experience of taking responsibility for the successful training of a team of radiographers within MRI.
- Experience of the clinical management of an MRI Service
- Experience of dealing with breakdowns and taking remedial action within MRI
- Good organizational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop
- Logical approach to decision making and problem solving.
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
MRI Advanced Radiographer
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
MRI Advanced Radiographer
Department: Imaging
Band7, £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, Fixed-term contract for 6 months. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you an experienced and motivated MRI Radiographer ready to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic and expanding Imaging Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital, where innovation, teamwork, and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Interview date: 08 October 2026
Main duties of the job
As an Advanced MRI Radiographer, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality diagnostic service across our modern MRI facilities - including two Siemens 1.5T scanners at the main hospital site and a GE 1.5T Voyager at our Community Diagnostic Centre. With a new state-of-the-art Imaging Scanning Centre opening in 2026, this is an exciting time to be part of our growing service.
You'll carry out a wide range of MRI examinations, including neuro, musculoskeletal, angiography, and dynamic studies, while ensuring the highest clinical standards and excellent patient care. The role also includes participation in the
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