Job summary The Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust has an exciting opportunity for a MRI Senior Radiographer to fulfil a key role within our busy MRI department. This role requires excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with a focus on continuous self-improvement and helping others. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of good MRI radiographic experience and evidence of participating in out-of-hours radiography service. You will have good team membership skills and the ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff. There is a need to be punctual and to demonstrate outstanding time management skills. We are a multi-site trust and as part of your role you will be required to work across any site (including Pinderfields, Pontefract, Dewsbury and Wakefield CDC) within the Trust. We offer a regular staff shuttle service between all 3 sites for staff convenience and ease. The Trust has recently built a new unit, specifically for the MRI department, housing a new 3T scanner to compliment our Siemens Aera and three Philips Ambition scanners all equipped with Smartspeed AI. The Mid Yorkshire Trust has excellent travel links to Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster and Bradford. We are close to both the M1 and the M62. If you would like to attend for an informal chat or a look round, please contact Petronellah Matewa on extension 01924 541570 or 01924 542357. Main duties of the job To work as a member of the MRI team responsible for producing high quality MRI images within the Radiology Service. To perform a comprehensive range of MRI procedures Trust wide. To contribute towards the efficient deployment of resources, enabling the patient to receive a safe, accurate and timely examination. To assist in co-ordinating workflow demands within the MRI departments across the Trust. To contribute towards finding solutions which will meet the rapidly changing demands on the radiology service. To contribute to training/tutorial opportunities within the MRI Department. About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-FCS5079 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Wakefield Community Diagnostic Centre Wakefield WF2 9SD Dewsbury Health Care Nhs Trust Halifax Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 4HS Pontefract Health Authority Southgate Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1PL Job description Job responsibilities To ensure imaging procedures are carried out in accordance with mandatory departmental systems of work and protocols. To adapt technique to the condition of the patient and level of co-operation, consistent with a good diagnostic outcome/optimum image quality. To assess each patient and request to produce the correct course of action for examination and diagnosis. To actively develop high standards of patient care ensuring Trust policies and protocols are widely communicated and are implemented e.g. infection control. To play an active role in the implementation and development of quality assurance programmes including departmental audit. To undertake additional areas of responsibility as delegated by the Team Leader. Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust dress code. Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact within the course of his/her business. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all times. Job description Job responsibilities To ensure imaging procedures are carried out in accordance with mandatory departmental systems of work and protocols. To adapt technique to the condition of the patient and level of co-operation, consistent with a good diagnostic outcome/optimum image quality. To assess each patient and request to produce the correct course of action for examination and diagnosis. To actively develop high standards of patient care ensuring Trust policies and protocols are widely communicated and are implemented e.g. infection control. To play an active role in the implementation and development of quality assurance programmes including departmental audit. To undertake additional areas of responsibility as delegated by the Team Leader. Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust dress code. Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact within the course of his/her business. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all times. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R). HCPC Registered. Desirable Evidence of post graduate study. MRI experience. Experience Essential Extensive experience of working in NHS. Evidence of good general radiographic experience. Evidence of participating in out-of-hours radiography service. Desirable Evidence of experience over and above Radiographer level e.g. work beneficial to the department such as audit, co-ordinating workload and resources. Evidence of delivering the clinical education of student radiographers, possibly including clinical supervisor/assessor roles. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Awareness of the changing demands on the Radiology service. Knowledge of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017. Evidence of keeping informed of current techniques and practices. Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work, COSHH, and Minimal Handling. Desirable Knowledge of, or interest in, QA. Knowledge of, or interest in, teaching. Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes. Personal Attributes Essential Good team membership skills. Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff. Punctuality and time management. Evidence of commitment and motivation. Respected member of an existing team. Ability to work closely with student radiographers. Professional in appearance and conduct. Desirable Adaptable to a changing environment. Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence of a high standard of radiography for others to follow. Ability to work accurately under pressure. Evidence of supervisory skills. Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills. Ability to receive and communicate information verbally and in writing. Desire to advance their clinical practice and skills. Desirable Basic computer literacy. Familiarity with computer use for Radiology Information Systems. Familiarity with PACS. Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements. Other Essential Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening. Ability to work out of hours. 60 minute on-call response time. Flexible according to the demands of the service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R). HCPC Registered. Desirable Evidence of post graduate study. MRI experience. Experience Essential Extensive experience of working in NHS. Evidence of good general radiographic experience. Evidence of participating in out-of-hours radiography service. Desirable Evidence of experience over and above Radiographer level e.g. work beneficial to the department such as audit, co-ordinating workload and resources. Evidence of delivering the clinical education of student radiographers, possibly including clinical supervisor/assessor roles. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Awareness of the changing demands on the Radiology service. Knowledge of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017. Evidence of keeping informed of current techniques and practices. Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work, COSHH, and Minimal Handling. Desirable Knowledge of, or interest in, QA. Knowledge of, or interest in, teaching. Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes. Personal Attributes Essential Good team membership skills. Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff. Punctuality and time management. Evidence of commitment and motivation. Respected member of an existing team. Ability to work closely with student radiographers. Professional in appearance and conduct. Desirable Adaptable to a changing environment. Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence of a high standard of radiography for others to follow. Ability to work accurately under pressure. Evidence of supervisory skills. Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills. Ability to receive and communicate information verbally and in writing. Desire to advance their clinical practice and skills. Desirable Basic computer literacy. Familiarity with computer use for Radiology Information Systems. Familiarity with PACS. Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements. Other Essential Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening. Ability to work out of hours. 60 minute on-call response time. Flexible according to the demands of the service. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)