MRI Radiographer
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 December 2025 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE9 6SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9297-25-0480 |
Summary
To perform MRI clinical imaging duties. To report operational issues, contribute to service development and promote good working relations within the Trust. To deal with difficult situations operationally that may arise. To support the Radiology Services Manager in delivering a first class service. To train and supervise staff in the optimal use of equipment in order to meet service demands. To organise and prioritise their workload and that of junior staff working in their clinical area. To contribute to the Departments delivery of a timely, high quality MRI service To adapt skills and knowledge, in response to technological advancements that enhance overall patient care. To act as the first line management for radiographers and undertake a supervisory role over the band 5 & 6 radiographers in training and students. Responsible for the personal safety of themselves, patients, visitors and staff, both internal (e.g. crash team, pharmacist) and external (e.g. fire officers, MRI physicists, engineers) to the Trust, in the potentially hazardous environment of the magnetic field. Participate in and help develop the service generally and MRI in particular. Have the freedom/discretion to make independent clinical decisions under broad professional guidelines. Be accountable for own professional actions and conduct. Monitor and develop policies and procedures within the department and ensure that safety measures are maintained. To act as referrer under the IR(ME)R in the protocol led requesting of pre-examination orbit radiographs. Report on intra-ocular foreign body referrals to identify any foreign particles in the orbits which contra indicate scanning. Be prepared to work extended days on a shift basis as required by the service. Contribute to the department attaining and maintaining accreditation.