We are one of the UK’s largest cardiac MRI scanning centers, based at the Imaging Clinical Research Facility on the St Thomas’ Hospital campus. In partnership with King’s College London and Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, we drive strong research collaborations focused on novel acquisition techniques, image reconstruction, and motion correction across multiple MRI field strengths.
Our facility provides services to approximately 16,000 patients annually, including Cardiac MRI, Perinatal MRI, and the PET Centre. Recently re-accredited under the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) 2021, we are committed to excellence in clinical care and research.
We are seeking an MRI Radiographer to join our accredited research imaging team, focusing on Cardiac MRI (CMR). While prior CMR experience is not essential, candidates must have an interest or exposure to the field. Comprehensive training and competency assessments will be provided, with an expectation to achieve proficiency within 6–9 months. Our department supports professional growth, encouraging participation in national and international conferences, seminars, and opportunities to present research. Part of King’s Health Partners, a leading academic health sciences center, we collaborate with King’s College London and the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre to advance clinical excellence, teaching, and innovation.
The main purpose of this post is to participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team within our Cardiovascular Imaging Department to deliver an efficient, effective and timely Cardiac MRI service, supporting a strong portfolio Clinical Research Imaging programmes run by the Imaging Clinical Research Facility.
The successful candidate will work with clinicians, senior radiographers, researchers and biomedical engineers whilst performing excellent quality imaging studies in accordance with the departmental protocols. Staff will be provided mentorship by an experienced senior CMR Radiographer on the job.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
The job description attached provides the detail summary of main duties and responsibilities of the job.
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Feb 2025