Job summary
If you're passionate about care, innovation and excellence, then HMT could be the perfect place for the next step in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for an MRI Radiographer to our join our Radiology team at Sancta Maria Hospital, Swansea.
Sancta Maria Hospital offers treatment across all major medical specialties and care at every step of the process, from initial consultations, assessments and diagnostic tests to treatment, rehabilitations and post-operative care.
HMT Sancta Maria, along with their sister hospital HMT St Hughs in Grimsby, has a mission to provide safe, high quality care in order to improve the health, wellbeing and independence of their patients. Part of the Healthcare Management Trust, HMT Sancta Maria is a non-profit organisation using their surpluses to fund medical research, educational grants and dementia charities
You'll work alongside other passionate professionals who are committed to providing the best care. We foster a collaborative and supportive approach to learning that helps everyone succeed.
Our benefits include:
* Competitive pay
* Employer pension contribution
* Wellbeing support
* Continuous learning
* Career progression
* Flexible working options
Main duties of the job
To deliver a professional service, producing high quality diagnostic imaging for multiple specialties. Delivering exceptional patient care, maintaining accurate record keeping and observing national and local guidance.
At HMT, we take pride in delivering exceptional healthcare through our two private hospitals: St Hugh's Hospital in Grimsby and Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea. Both hospitals are dedicated to providing expert, patient-centred care in a welcoming and compassionate environment.
About us
Who we are
At the Healthcare Management Trust, we are obsessed with achieving our Vision, to be the most innovative and best quality provider of niche health and social care services. Our Purpose is, to make every contact count, ensuring every resident and patient receives the best possible experience and outcome.
We aim to provide services which value collaboration and place our residents, patients and people at the heart of all we do. We will always do the right thing for our residents, patients and people. We will be outwardly connected to the most innovative practices and service offerings in the market. We will do things differently and will be bold with our ambition to change things for the better.
We are passionate about what we do and so are our people. Bringing their most authentic selves to work and seeking joy and fun in what we do. We will deliver care and clinical interactions compassionately and tailor them to individual needs. We achieve this by living our business Values each and every day:
* We are caring
* We are enterprising
* We are resourceful
* We are authentic
* We are accountable
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£20.17 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
E
Job locations
Sancta Maria Hospital
Lamberts Road
Swansea
West Glamorgan
SA1 8FD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
Communicate and work closely with Radiologists and consultants in setting up policies and protocols for all MRI imaging and patient pathways.
Excellent verbal, written interpersonal communication skills.
Communicate effectively with the Multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain effective channels of communication both with staff and patients.
To maintain staff morale and contribute through a positive and proactive example in communication and leadership
Liaise with other clinical areas as necessary for the co-ordination of patient care.
Planning & Organising
Adapt organizational and problem-solving skills with patients and service focused approach and strong clinical decision-making skills.
Proven experience in organizing sessions in MRI.
Comply with implementation of guidelines e.g. NICE, where appropriate, in line with Quality Governance.
To assist in ensuring the safety of the department and the risk management process by actively participating in clinical risk and quality issues, including the reporting and management of clinical incidents.
Attend MRI safety group meetings when required.
Be familiar with the 6 pillars of Clinical Governance.
Analytical
Good knowledge of current trends and development in MRI equipment, techniques and advancements
Previous experience of reviewing and standardising protocols
To promote reflective practice and learning in order to ensure that patient care is research based, appropriate and responsive to patients needs.
Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the organisations Safeguarding Policies
To participate in Audits and Quality Assurance programmes within the MRI department, including the use of Audit tools in order to deliver a service.
Tasks Specific Skills
Have experience on a 1.5T MRI machine, GE preferable.
Perform intravenous (IV) cannulation for patients undergoing MRI, and administer IV drugs and contrast agents according to locally approved PGDs, and local & national protocols. This involves ascertaining the patients suitability for IV drugs and taking joint responsibility for the potential complications under the indirect supervision of radiologists.
Adhere with Quality Assurance checks daily.
To ensure equipment in the MRI department is regularly maintained and where required, repaired or replaced on a timely basis.
Work closely with the MRI safety advisor to comply with safety standards and to set up new protocols.
Training and Professional Development
Participate and complete E- learning in a timely manner and attend practical and in-house training.
Annual attendance of Intermediate Life Support (ILS)
Participate in clinical supervision
To support the dissemination of information regarding new or updated clinical practices, guidelines and policies to radiology staff.
Health & Safety
Competent in maintaining full safety standards in MRI.
Full awareness of the risks in an MRI department.
Aware of the importance of scrutinizing the MRI safety questionnaire with the patient.
To comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and ensure the Radiology department meet with the requirements of the Health Inspector Wales (HIW).
To report and document all accidents and untoward incidents to the Supervising Radiographer and complete Datix in accordance with HMT policy.
To be responsible for maintaining and documenting the safe custody of all medications, ensuring that all related policies and procedures are adhered to.
Comply with manual handling principles, techniques, policy and guidelines
Comply with Infection Prevention and Control principles, techniques, policy and guidelines
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
Communicate and work closely with Radiologists and consultants in setting up policies and protocols for all MRI imaging and patient pathways.
Excellent verbal, written interpersonal communication skills.
Communicate effectively with the Multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain effective channels of communication both with staff and patients.
To maintain staff morale and contribute through a positive and proactive example in communication and leadership
Liaise with other clinical areas as necessary for the co-ordination of patient care.
Planning & Organising
Adapt organizational and problem-solving skills with patients and service focused approach and strong clinical decision-making skills.
Proven experience in organizing sessions in MRI.
Comply with implementation of guidelines e.g. NICE, where appropriate, in line with Quality Governance.
To assist in ensuring the safety of the department and the risk management process by actively participating in clinical risk and quality issues, including the reporting and management of clinical incidents.
Attend MRI safety group meetings when required.
Be familiar with the 6 pillars of Clinical Governance.
Analytical
Good knowledge of current trends and development in MRI equipment, techniques and advancements
Previous experience of reviewing and standardising protocols
To promote reflective practice and learning in order to ensure that patient care is research based, appropriate and responsive to patients needs.
Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the organisations Safeguarding Policies
To participate in Audits and Quality Assurance programmes within the MRI department, including the use of Audit tools in order to deliver a service.
Tasks Specific Skills
Have experience on a 1.5T MRI machine, GE preferable.
Perform intravenous (IV) cannulation for patients undergoing MRI, and administer IV drugs and contrast agents according to locally approved PGDs, and local & national protocols. This involves ascertaining the patients suitability for IV drugs and taking joint responsibility for the potential complications under the indirect supervision of radiologists.
Adhere with Quality Assurance checks daily.
To ensure equipment in the MRI department is regularly maintained and where required, repaired or replaced on a timely basis.
Work closely with the MRI safety advisor to comply with safety standards and to set up new protocols.
Training and Professional Development
Participate and complete E- learning in a timely manner and attend practical and in-house training.
Annual attendance of Intermediate Life Support (ILS)
Participate in clinical supervision
To support the dissemination of information regarding new or updated clinical practices, guidelines and policies to radiology staff.
Health & Safety
Competent in maintaining full safety standards in MRI.
Full awareness of the risks in an MRI department.
Aware of the importance of scrutinizing the MRI safety questionnaire with the patient.
To comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and ensure the Radiology department meet with the requirements of the Health Inspector Wales (HIW).
To report and document all accidents and untoward incidents to the Supervising Radiographer and complete Datix in accordance with HMT policy.
To be responsible for maintaining and documenting the safe custody of all medications, ensuring that all related policies and procedures are adhered to.
Comply with manual handling principles, techniques, policy and guidelines
Comply with Infection Prevention and Control principles, techniques, policy and guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc/DCR qualification
* HCPC Registered Radiographer
* Basic/intermediate MRI course
* Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
* Advanced MRI course
Experience
Essential
* Experience in MRI
* NHS or Independent sector experience
* Able to:
* Significant MRI knowledge and experience.
* Clinical and technical ability.
* Communicate effectively.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
* Time management skills
* Ability to use initiative and make decisions
* Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
* Effective leadership skills
* To undertake on call sessions as required
* Excellent communications skills, written and oral
* Understands the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information
Desirable
* Experience of working closely with clinicians of varying seniority
* Audit experience
* Evaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice and self-development
* Able to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc/DCR qualification
* HCPC Registered Radiographer
* Basic/intermediate MRI course
* Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
* Advanced MRI course
Experience
Essential
* Experience in MRI
* NHS or Independent sector experience
* Able to:
* Significant MRI knowledge and experience.
* Clinical and technical ability.
* Communicate effectively.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
* Time management skills
* Ability to use initiative and make decisions
* Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
* Effective leadership skills
* To undertake on call sessions as required
* Excellent communications skills, written and oral
* Understands the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information
Desirable
* Experience of working closely with clinicians of varying seniority
* Audit experience
* Evaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice and self-development
* Able to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
HMT Sancta Maria Hospital
Address
Sancta Maria Hospital
Lamberts Road
Swansea
West Glamorgan
SA1 8FD
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Employer details
Employer name
HMT Sancta Maria Hospital
Address
Sancta Maria Hospital
Lamberts Road
Swansea
West Glamorgan
SA1 8FD
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