Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and patient-focused Radiographer to join the Advanced Diagnostic team at St. Joseph's Hospital. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high-quality imaging service across both General Radiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), ensuring exceptional patient care, diagnostic accuracy, and adherence to the highest standards of safety and clinical governance.
Working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment, you will perform a broad range of imaging examinations, support service development initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement within the department. This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively, applying specialist knowledge of radiography and MRI while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience, quality, and safety.
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable HCPC-registered Radiographer with significant experience in General Radiography and the ability to work confidently within an MRI service. Excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient-centred care are essential. Candidates with MRI training, IV cannulation competency, and experience supporting service development will be particularly well suited to this role.
Main duties of the job- Performing a comprehensive range of General Radiography examinations to a consistently high standard.
- Undertaking MRI examinations in line with departmental protocols, referral criteria, and MRI safety standards.
- Reviewing imaging requests to ensure examinations are appropriate, justified, and clinically relevant.
- Adapting imaging techniques to meet individual patient needs while maintaining optimal diagnostic image quality.
- Identifying significant or unexpected findings and escalating concerns in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Maintaining compliance with MRI safety screening processes and ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Administering intravenous contrast media and undertaking patient cannulation where appropriately trained and authorised.
- Supporting emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and specialist imaging services as required.
- Working collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver effective patient care.
- Assisting the department in achieving performance targets, service standards, and patient access objectives.
- Participating in weekend, evening, and on-call rotas to support service delivery.
- Ensuring compliance with radiation protection legislation, IR(ME)R regulations, infection prevention standards, and clinical governance requirements.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and utilising RIS/PACS systems.
About usAt St Joseph's Hospital, we are more than a healthcare provider, we are a community of dedicated people working together to make a real difference in the lives of others. Whether you are delivering care on the front line, supporting services behind the scenes, or leading innovation, every role contributes to our shared purpose.
Our values guide everything we do, how we care for patients, support our colleagues, and shape the future of our organisation.
Together, we are shaping a future where everyone can thrive, our patients, our staff, and our community.
QualificationsEssential- BSc (Hons) Radiography / Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- HCPC Registration.
Desirable- Post graduate training or demonstrable competency in MRI.
Knowledge and SkillsEssential- Understanding of MRI Safety principles and working independently within an MRI service.
- Knowledge of IR (ME)R regulations.
- Understanding of evidence based practice.
- Ability to communicate well at all levels.
- Ability to work unsupervised, use initiative and be a decision maker.
- Articulate and professional manner.
- Empathetic approach to patients and staff.
- Innovative thinker.
- Leadership qualities and excellent team working skills.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to work and working patterns.
DesirableExperienceEssential- Dynamic Radiography experience.
- Understanding of MRI Safety principles and working independently within an MRI service.
- Ability to work unsupervised, use initiative and be a decision maker.
Desirable- Experience of clinical audit.
- IV cannulation competency.
- Use of varying Radiographic equipment.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Careers
careers@stjosephshospital.co.uk
01633820346
Working pattern: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 29 October 2026
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