Main area MRI Imaging Grade Band 6 Contract Secondment: 12 months (12.5 hour shifts, 7am-8pm. Must be able to cover on-call duties 8pm-7am.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (long days, staff must be able to work full 12.5 hrs shifts) Job ref 205-7073185
Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals of North Midlands Town Stoke-on-Trent Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/04/2025 23:59
MRI Radiographer 12-Month Secondment (Maternity Cover)
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1.0 Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) Band 6 MRI Radiographers on a 12-month secondment to cover maternity leave. This would involve joining the well-established MRI UHNM team, supporting the expansion of our scanning service.
We are looking for individuals with a strong background in the NHS, with MRI and leadership experience. In this role, you will play a key part in driving high-quality patient care and contributing to the continued success and development of our services. You must have the ability to participate in the MRI rota, including long clinical shifts from 7am-8pm, on-call duties, and flexible rotation across all UHNM Imaging sites, including the proposed Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing department with opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, we want to hear from you!
Please note that applicants must be available for face-to-face interviews.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
* Performing high-quality MRI scans while ensuring patient safety and comfort
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellent patient care
* Supervising and mentoring junior staff and students
* Keeping up-to-date with the latest MRI techniques, equipment, and safety protocols
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and Trust policies
Expectations of post holder:
* Flexibility and adaptability to work across various sites and participate in a full rota including long clinical shifts and on-call cover
* Rotate across all current and future UHNM Imaging sites
* An honest and strong work ethic
* Exemplary professional record from previous employment
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on patient care
* Proactive team working
* Supporting colleagues, of all grades, and the service
* Upholding the UHNM Trust values
* A desire to deliver high quality imaging, demonstrating excellent clinical understanding
* A sound awareness of governance processes including participation in departmental audits and quality assurance programmes
* Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
Working for our organisation
At UHNM we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care through the use of state-of-the-art technology. Our imaging department features 2 Siemens Vida 3T scanners, 3 Siemens 1.5T Sola scanners, a 1.5T Aera and 3T Skyra scanner. We are known for our efficiency and dedication to providing a wide range of high-quality MRI examinations. At UHNM, we scan both conditional and non-conditional cardiac devices, demonstrating our commitment to cutting-edge care.
As part of our continued expansion, our CDC is set to open in 2026, which will house two additional MRI scanners. This exciting new development will enhance our ability to deliver quality diagnostic services to our patients. We currently hold QSI accreditation, demonstrating high standard in patient safety, staff well being, and clinical governance.
UHNM is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
At UHNM, we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We would welcome you to come and visit our department and meet our fantastic team. Please contact the management team via email or telephone.
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person specification
Qualifications
* DCR/BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography, College of Radiographers
* Current HCPC registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Evidence of specific interest in an MRI role and MRI related learning
Experience
* Minimum 3 years NHS
* MRI or Cross Sectional experience
* Evidence of imaging leadership
* Post qualification cross sectional imaging experience in MRI or Cross Sectional Imaging
Skills
* Demonstrates knowledge of MRI imaging and sequence weighting
* Understanding of basic MRI safety principles
* Awareness of challenges surrounding MRI
* Ability to organise self and prioritise workload
* Professionalism
* Flexible and can fulfill rota requirements
* Experience of a range of MRI examinations
* Awareness of impact of physical principles on tissue weighting and contrast
Additional Requirements
* No long days or weekends restrictions?
* Able to work across the rotation including 7am/9pm shift patterns?
* Able to travel to all UHNM MRI units
Important information about your application
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
* New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.
We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non encrypted format.
If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help
At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!
If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.
If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Jo Gwyther Job title MRI Service Lead Superintendent at UHNM Email address joanne.gwyther@uhnm.nhs.uk Telephone number 01782 674629 Additional information
Please contact us for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Jo Gwyther (MRI Service Superintendent) on 01782 674629 or Amanda Raeis-Mohammad (MRI Clinical Superintendent) on 01782 675878
or via email to : amanda.raeis-mohammad@uhnm.nhs.uk or joanne.gwyther@uhnm.nhs.uk
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