Job Title: MRI Radiographer
Hours: Monday‑Sunday, 3 × 12‑hour shifts between 7 am and 9 pm (typically).
Location: Brand new Community Diagnostic Centre in Slough.
Main Duties
* Provide a great experience for patients attending MRI scanning, supporting them through the process from referral to results.
* Run quality assurance checks on equipment and take appropriate action.
* Respect and work within patients’ and service users’ customs, values and spiritual beliefs, ensuring their views are sought and taken into account.
* Perform triage functions of referrals, as required.
* Support patient bookings and maintain accurate and up‑to‑date information in patient information systems.
* Complete competency assessments.
* Adhere to all operational procedures.
* Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
* Share knowledge and clinical experience with the wider team to support each other's growth and development.
Qualifications
* BSc Radiography or equivalent.
* Membership of an appropriate professional body and holds a valid HCPC registration.
* A good understanding of fundamental MRI physics and different scanning techniques and sequences.
* A proven knowledge of the requirements of a radiographer’s role regarding the care of patients, their careers and other colleagues.
* A high level of professionalism and technical standard of work.
* Aptitude towards improving quality.
* The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
* Understanding of the implications of the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Principles and GDPR.
* Flexible approach to work and ability to work across 7 days (Mon‑Sun).
* A strong team‑player attitude, being supportive, caring, reliable and trustworthy.
* The ability to remain calm when working under pressure and in a busy environment.
* A positive attitude, taking pride in work and passion for the service.
* Passion for developing career in radiography and working towards new milestones.
Experience
* Working with MRI equipment in either a hospital or mobile setting.
* In basic and routine MRI examinations, with the ambition to learn more complex scans.
* In different courses such as infection control training, manual handling, basic life support.
* Experience scanning with contrast, or enthusiasm to learn.
* Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures with imaging equipment.
* Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
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