Job summary
As an MR radiology assistant you will be working with our radiographers in the MR scanning department, ensuring exceptional support for our patients before, during and after their MR Scan. The role involves caring for patients, placing intravenous cannulas, and removing these once the scan is completed. You will also be expected to ensure all consumables are available throughout the day, that the area is always clean and tidy and that patients who need additional support through the scanning process are cared for throughout.
You will be expected to work flexibly including weekends and may need to do some additional hours to cover for colleagues leave.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to recruit hard working, caring individuals to work alongside our busy clinical team in the MR Scanning Department at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
As an MR radiology assistant you will be working with our radiographers in the MR scanning department, ensuring exceptional support for our patients before, during and after their MR Scan The role involves caring for patients, placing intravenous cannulas, and removing these once the scan is completed. You will also be expected to ensure all consumables are available throughout the day, that the area is always clean and tidy and that patients who need additional support through the scanning process are cared for throughout.
You will be expected to work flexibly including weekends and may need to do some additional hours to cover for colleagues leave.
We are interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate a caring demeanor and who are well organised and prepared to work hard.
Full training in cannulation techniques and all other aspects of the role will be given to successful applicants.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Details Date posted
11 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-CSS-7307231*
Job locations
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification Education Desirable
* Health based training course
* Basic IT skills
Experience Essential
* Experience of working in a care enviroment
* Previously worked with the general public.
Skills Essential
* Excellent Organizational skills
* Ability to perform under pressure
* Excellent communication skills
Personal Attributes Essential
* Sympathetic and caring
* Adaptable
* Flexibility in shift patterns
Person Specification Education Desirable
* Health based training course
* Basic IT skills
Experience Essential
* Experience of working in a care enviroment
* Previously worked with the general public.
Skills Essential
* Excellent Organizational skills
* Ability to perform under pressure
* Excellent communication skills
Personal Attributes Essential
* Sympathetic and caring
* Adaptable
* Flexibility in shift patterns
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.
Employer details Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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