Senior MRI Radiographer - 6 month fixed term maternity cover
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
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Role summary
This is a 6-month fixed-term maternity cover opportunity for an experienced Senior MRI Radiographer at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves providing MRI services, ensuring high standards of imaging and patient care, and participating in the MRI Spinal On-Call rota. The successful candidate will work within a rota covering extended hours and weekends, supervising Radiographic Assistants and contributing to the department's quality and training initiatives.
Essential criteria
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography
- Current HCPC Registration
- Have an understanding of MR anatomy, physics and safety
- Must communicate complex information such as when discussing allergies and past Medical history, prior to undertaking examinations.
- Expected to discuss sensitive information i.e. pregnancy related issues, with patients
- Expected to undertake examinations on patients with special needs or learning difficulties.
- Must possess good verbal English.
- Able to communicate by face-to-face contact, telephone and e-mail
- Expected to produce high quality diagnostic images in line with policies and procedures
- To act as practitioner and operator Specialist in orthopaedics to challenge unjustified requests
- To participate in QA testing
- To be able to respond to challenging and difficult situations
Desirable criteria
- Specialist in orthopaedics
- Post-Basic Registration with relevant experience within the NHS
- Experience of specialist orthopaedic procedures
- Experience on a Siemens MRI scanner
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography
- Current HCPC Registration
- Have an understanding of MR anatomy, physics and safety
- Must communicate complex information such as when discussing allergies and past Medical history, prior to undertaking examinations.
- Expected to discuss sensitive information i.e. pregnancy related issues, with patients
- Expected to undertake examinations on patients with special needs or learning difficulties.
- Must possess good verbal English.
- Able to communicate by face-to-face contact, telephone and e-mail
- Expected to produce high quality diagnostic images in line with policies and procedures
- To act as practitioner and operator Specialist in orthopaedics to challenge unjustified requests
- To participate in QA testing
- To be able to respond to challenging and difficult situations
- Specialist in orthopaedics
- Post-Basic Registration with relevant experience within the NHS
- Experience of specialist orthopaedic procedures
- Experience on a Siemens MRI scanner
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.
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The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Senior MRI Radiographer - 6 month fixed term maternity cover
The closing date is 06 October 2026
Job summary
Please note this role does not support Visa or Sponsorship therefore application requiring this will not be considered.
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. Our 200-year heritage of innovation and excellence still drives us today as we continue to push boundaries to deliver the best care possible. We are rated among the best in the NHS for both clinical outcomes and patient experience and were rated as 'good' by the CQC in our latest inspection. We are in an exciting period of strategic change which includes new service development and growth.
Our vision is to be 'first choice for orthopaedic care. We are looking for the right people to help us achieve our vision. If you are values-driven and committed to quality and continuous improvement, then you might be just who we are looking for.
Our Imaging Department plays an essential role in the Trust, offering a range of diagnostic tests. The MRI department has a recently refurbished Siemens Vida Fit 3T scanner and a Siemens Sola 1.5T scanner installed 2 years ago. This high level of investment by the Trust ensures we can provide the best imaging facilities for our patients.
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