Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust(STHFT) for an experienced Band 6 MRI Radiographer to work within the fantastic MRI team where a variety of work is undertaken.

This post is part of the collaborative initiative of the Community Diagnostic Hub program. Although the successful candidate will be employed by STHFT, there will be an expectation of collaborative working across the Tees Valley in the future should the need be required, however this role is primarily for STHFT MRI services, the successful candidate will join the MRI rota for STHFT and work across all MRI service sites. Successful candidates will be an employee of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and managed as per the governance arrangements currently in place for Radiology and the organisation.

Our mission is to deliver seamless, high quality, safe healthcare for all.

Main duties of the job
South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust isalready nationally recognised as one of the leading healthcare providers in England for the quality of our services.

The Trust is a designated regional major trauma centre with a 24-hour acute admissions unit and specialised services in cancer, neurosciences, vascular surgery, spinal injuries, cardiology and renal medicine.

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.

About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Evidence of good general experience in MRI scanning and knowledge of a wide variety of MRI scanning, techniques, and protocols.
• Evidence of active CPD
• Comply with MHRA MRI safety guidelines.

Desirable

• Trained in IV cannulation.
• Experience of developing working relationships
• Clinical Audit

Qualifications & Training
Essential

• BSc or MSc Radiography or DCR(R)
• HCPC registered

Experience
Essential

• Manual Handling Skills - of patients and complex radiographic equipment
• Significant post-graduation Radiography experience
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• MRI scanning experience

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: MRI Modality manager, Jo Ann Smith, joanne.smith28@nhs.net, 01642850850

Date posted: 09 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 328-CSS-8144812
Job locations: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, United Kingdom