University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Specialist Radiographer: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

The closing date is 16 July 2026

Job summary
This is a training role for Radiographers keen to move into MRI including those graduating in 2026. Starting at Band 5, you will automatically be moved to Band 6 upon completion of training, after satisfactory completion of competencies (approx. six to eight months).

Once training is complete you will become a Band 6 specialist MRI Radiographer, delivering a quality led, caring and timely MRI service.

The MRI department aims to provide a supportive environment with a focus on patient care, safe and quality practice, and staff well-being.

Our MRI department has two 3T Siemens Vida MRI scanners, a 1.5T Siemens Sola, two 1.5T Philips Ingenia scanners and 2 x 1.5T GE Voyager AIR scanners off site which you would be rotated through. We perform a wide range of MRI examinations including abdominal, pelvic, cardiac, breast, musculoskeletal, neuroimaging ,fMRI, paediatric and GA patients.

There is a CPD calendar with active participation from staff, and we support and encourage radiographers in their career development, including post-graduate study. Several MRI Radiographers comment on orbit radiographs, there are reporting Radiographers, and an advanced Cardiac MRI practitioner.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high-quality MRI service in any area of Derriford Hospital or outlying departments as required.
• All staff will be expected to undertake examinations on both public and private sector patients, and participate in 7 day working rotas.
• To provide excellent leadership to all non-medical staff working in Radiology
• To support the effective delivery and operations of the department
• To work autonomously to carry out diagnostic radiography and specialised procedures within the MRI department
• To adhere to the current MHRA guidelines and work safely within the health and safety regulations.
• To participate in the on-call service for the MRI department
• To work within the imaging team to deliver the optimum care to the patient whilst producing optimum quality diagnostic images.
• To provide guidance and support to junior members of staff & students.

About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.

Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.

The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.**

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We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details
Date posted: 02 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-LT-DB8073539
Job locations: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Primarily undertake radiographic duties in any of the MRI scanners of Derriford Hospital and Community Diagnostic Centre, ensuring the high standards of radiographic quality and patient care are maintained, and delivered in a timely manner. Additionally, may be requested to undertake radiographic duties in any other radiographic or clinical areas commensurate with current clinical skills.
• Be responsible for ensuring all safety procedures for both the patient, and all personnel are followed and documented according to protocol in the MRI scanning areas.
• To be responsible for the patient whilst in your care. To provide high quality, patient focussed, care. To assess the patients condition and adapt technique accordingly. To communicate highly complex information. Where appropriate to inform relatives and carers when necessary, of the procedure being undertaken.
• As a senior radiographer you will be expected to be proactive in your work, taking responsibility wherever you are working if the modality leads are not present and supervising junior staff to ensure the department is working safely and efficiently.
• Analyse complex tasks or situations requiring interpretation or comparison of a range of options. Possess specialist skills for assessing acute and other patient conditions, calculation of injection doses and MR sequence parameters. Adapt these to complex cases.
• To empathise and reassure patients who are worried, anxious, or reluctant to undergo the procedure by providing thoughtful and well-constructed responses to their questions. Patient groups will regularly include learning disabilities, those with cancer, dementia, paediatrics, patients with severe pain and patients who are sedated or under anaesthesia. Frequent counselling for patients with claustrophobia.
• Be competent in all MRI specialist techniques and in the use of all specialist equipment used in your modality. Use highly developed physical skills to provide images of diagnostic quality in a timely manner. Be able to accurately position patients with minimum discomfort to facilitate accurate diagnostic images without the need for repeats.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Must have demonstrated the competencies expected of band 5 radiographers.
• Must have demonstrated an aptitude in, or sustained interest in, this specialist area.
• Able to show good proven knowledge of all safety aspects of MRI, commensurate with current level of demonstrable experience / exposure

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate post qualification demonstrable experience as a general radiographer.
• Proven knowledge or use of RIS and PACS.
• Awareness of NHS policies and documents

Qualifications
Essential

• Current or pending HCPC registration
• Current or pending BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• SOR Certificate in IV Cannulation or willingness to obtain once appointed

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Post graduate qualification linked to your specialist area

Aptitude & Abilities
Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal, with proven ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels
• Proven ability to prioritise workload
• Organisational skills

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. 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Principal MRI Radiographer
Vicki La'Roche
vicki.laroche@nhs.net
01752437391