Radiographer

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and patient-focused HCPC-registered MRI Radiographer to join our dedicated MRI team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH).

This exciting role offers the opportunity to work across our three MRI sites: NNUH, the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and Cromer and District Hospital, providing a varied and rewarding working environment while delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging services to patients across Norfolk.

As an MRI Radiographer, you will perform a wide range of MRI examinations, delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care using state-of-the-art imaging technology. You will be responsible for producing high-quality diagnostic images, maintaining the highest standards of MRI safety, and supporting patients throughout their imaging journey.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the MRI service through audit, quality improvement, education and service development. You will also have opportunities to support student radiographers and colleagues while advancing your own clinical expertise through structured training and continuing professional development.

Whether you are an experienced MRI Radiographer or a diagnostic radiographer looking to specialise in MRI, we offer a comprehensive induction programme, excellent development opportunities and a supportive team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Main duties of the job

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Performing routine and complex MRI examinations in accordance with departmental protocols and national best practice.
• Assessing patients' clinical needs, ensuring appropriate preparation, safety screening and ongoing monitoring throughout their examination.
• Producing high-quality diagnostic images while adapting scanning techniques to meet individual patient needs.
• Maintaining a safe MRI environment by adhering to MRI safety policies, local rules and national guidance.
• Working collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team to support timely diagnosis and patient care.
• Participating in the department's quality assurance, audit, governance and service improvement programmes.
• Supporting the education and training of students, assistant practitioners and colleagues within the department.
• Contributing to the continuous development of the MRI service through innovation, research and continuing professional development.
• Participating in the department's extended working day, weekend, on-call and bank holiday rota as required.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your MRI knowledge and skills within a supportive team, with access to ongoing education, specialist training and career progression opportunities.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the Trust'sPRIDE values of People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence, contributing positively to a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork and outstanding patient care.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree of College of Radiographers or equivalent qualifications
• Current HCPC Registration
• Continuous Professional Development

Experience

Desirable

• Ability to train other members of staff including all clinical staff at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Knowledge of contrast media, its effects and adverse reactions and contra indications.

Skills

Essential

• Have good communication skills
• Have good organisational skills

Desirable

• Ability to review images, detect abnormalities and discuss further imaging with the radiologists.

Aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrate good motivational attitude, initiative, be an effective team member, be appropriately assertive, and have flexibility both within a team and individually