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MRI Radiographer
The closing date is 01 June 2025
Sheffield Teaching hospitals are looking for highly motivated and MR experienced Diagnostic Radiographers to join our expanding MR team. You should have proven MRI imaging skills and extensive experience in MRI.
We are fortunate enough to utilise 7 MR scanners (6x Siemens 1.5T and a Philips 3T, with some extended work on GE scanners) across 3 hospital sites, operating 7 days a week. You will be required to work flexibly - weekday /weekend and out of hour duties, we are a 7 day working department. The role includes participation in the on-call rota.
The range of MR examinations performed is extremely varied and includes specialist Neurological (including fMRI), Cardiac, vascular, MSK, GI, GU, ENT, Gynaecology, oncology, obstetric, undertake MRI under GA, whilst performing MRI on pacemakers patients and cover MRI Radiotherapy planning.
We also have a commitment towards supporting and developing clinical trials and have a dedicated MR physics team and 3D imaging Laboratory radiographers to support this. We also encourage staff development as we have 2 Advanced Clinical Practitioner roles in Cardiac stress imaging within the MRI team and 2 Practice Educators to assist with onboarding new staff, alongside training and developing our trainee MRI Radiographers in the department.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will have a DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or the UK equivalent and HCPC registration, whilst having proven MRI skills and NHS experience desirable.
Applicants should have good communication skills, the ability to multi-task and work as part of our existing team. IV cannulation training is provided alongside a comprehensive induction package to ensure you are supported to cover all specialised scanning and post graduate education is encouraged.
The directorate is committed to training and staff development and we offer a variety of training opportunities. As an organisation we aim to recruit those who uphold our PROUD values that are embedded in our belief to be a premier provider of health care in the region.
The contract on offer is based with MR, rotational across all 3 sites within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, 37.5 hours per week, over 3 days, including weekends.
Participation on the MR on call rota out of hours is also expected after an induction period, which requires individual MR radiographers to cover 1 to 2 on call shifts in every 5 week rota. If you have a flexible approach to working patterns, wish to work in a specialised MR department, and are wanting to gain a wealth of MR experience in all areas, then this post is for you.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Experience
* CPD portfolio or relevant evidence
* Participate in professional lectures, study days and workshops.
Qualifications
* DCR or BSc in Radiography
* HCPC registration
* Evidence of relevant post graduate training or education.
Skills and Knowledge
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Take additional responsibility for team development.
* Good organisational skills. Ability to take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and workflow within designated team
Personal Qualities
* Effective interpersonal skills
* Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices
* Ability to act on own initiative
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.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£37,338 to £44,962 a yearpa/pro rata for part time staff
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