MRI Radiographer

• Exciting times in MRI. The Newmarket CDC is now open, and we are planning for our new Hospital for West Suffolk. Total of 3 1.5T Siemens and GE.
• The post is for 34.5 hours per week, 3 long days 08:00-20:00. Days off in lieu for weekend working on offer too or extra hours options.
• We are looking for an MRI radiographer who is ready to take on a new challenge. We are a friendly team who undertake a wide variety of studies. We encourage autonomy and decision making. We will support your wellbeing and professional development.

This post will involve working at West Suffolk Hospital and the CDC cover, Newmarket

You will be required to work extended days and weekends. Job share, P/T opportunities will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in 7 day extended day working
• Understand MHRA and MRI safety applications in day-to-day scanning
• To prepare and make patients feel at ease to whilst keeping a tight schedule
• To review equipment and to flag any artefacts or issues,To participate in QA programme
• To participate in training from ILS to ANTT
• To adapt protocols according to clinical pathology

About us

BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working,

Compressed hours

Reference number

179-8316279-C

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description attached to view main duties and responsibilities of role.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you BeKnown for?

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description attached to view main duties and responsibilities of role.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you BeKnown for?

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Have a degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Be registered with the HCPC.
• Comprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio
• GCSE in English or equivalent

Desirable

• Post Graduate courses in MRI

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Have experience in cross sectional imaging.
• Professional work experience in the NHS
• Demonstrate interest and experience in a variety of cross-sectional procedures.
• Must demonstrate current knowledge of MRI guidelines, in particular MHRA
• Participate in audit and governance.

Desirable

• Be competent in MRI
• Have senior experience
• Confident to check MRI safety for patients with active implants

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work well in a small team.
• Demonstrate assertiveness with cross-sectional safety issues.
• Able to use a wide range of IT systems.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail.
• Ability to select suitable protocols for pathology.
• Good time management skills

Desirable

• Presentation skills.
• Possess leadership skills.
• Ability to teach MRI to staff, students and others

Personal qualities

Essential

• Occupational health clearance to carry out all duties of role.
• Ability to travel to satellite locations to carry out post.
• High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations.
• Be able to cope under pressure and deliver against objectives.
• Able to respond positively to developmental feedback.
• Flexible approach to working with ability to cover extended working days, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

Desirable

• Participation in out of hours MRI duties

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Have a degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Be registered with the HCPC.
• Comprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio
• GCSE in English or equivalent

Desirable

• Post Graduate courses in MRI

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Have experience in cross sectional imaging.
• Professional work experience in the NHS
• Demonstrate interest and experience in a variety of cross-sectional procedures.
• Must demonstrate current knowledge of MRI guidelines, in particular MHRA
• Participate in audit and governance.

Desirable

• Be competent in MRI
• Have senior experience
• Confident to check MRI safety for patients with active implants

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work well in a small team.
• Demonstrate assertiveness with cross-sectional safety issues.
• Able to use a wide range of IT systems.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail.
• Ability to select suitable protocols for pathology.
• Good time management skills

Desirable

• Presentation skills.
• Possess leadership skills.
• Ability to teach MRI to staff, students and others

Personal qualities

Essential

• Occupational health clearance to carry out all duties of role.
• Ability to travel to satellite locations to carry out post.
• High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations.
• Be able to cope under pressure and deliver against objectives.
• Able to respond positively to developmental feedback.
• Flexible approach to working with ability to cover extended working days, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

Desirable

• Participation in out of hours MRI duties

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description attached to view main duties and responsibilities of role.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you BeKnown for?

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Have a degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Be registered with the HCPC.
• Comprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio
• GCSE in English or equivalent

Desirable

• Post Graduate courses in MRI

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Have experience in cross sectional imaging.
• Professional work experience in the NHS
• Demonstrate interest and experience in a variety of cross-sectional procedures.
• Must demonstrate current knowledge of MRI guidelines, in particular MHRA
• Participate in audit and governance.

Desirable

• Be competent in MRI
• Have senior experience
• Confident to check MRI safety for patients with active implants

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work well in a small team.
• Demonstrate assertiveness with cross-sectional safety issues.
• Able to use a wide range of IT systems.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail.
• Ability to select suitable protocols for pathology.
• Good time management skills

Desirable

• Presentation skills.
• Possess leadership skills.
• Ability to teach MRI to staff, students and others

Personal qualities

Essential

• Occupational health clearance to carry out all duties of role.
• Ability to travel to satellite locations to carry out post.
• High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations.
• Be able to cope under pressure and deliver against objectives.
• Able to respond positively to developmental feedback.
• Flexible approach to working with ability to cover extended working days, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

Desirable

• Participation in out of hours MRI duties