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MRI Senior Radiographer

Band 7

Main area MRI Grade Band 7 Contract We are recruiting to the following positions within the MRI service: 1 x Full-time permanent post (37.5 hours per week) 2 x Fixed-term posts (6 months, full-time 37.5 hours per week) 2 x Bank (flexible) positions Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working
• Other

37.5 hours per week (Agenda for change) Job ref 418-DTO8026-KA

Site Luton and Dunstable Hospital Town Luton Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/06/2026 23:59 Interview date 17/06/2026

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our MRI team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Luton site, as a Band 7 MRI Radiographer.

We are recruiting for 1 full-time permanent post, 2 fixed-term posts for 6 months, and 2 bank opportunities. This is a fantastic time to join a busy, forward-thinking MRI service that continues to grow and develop across the Luton site and our mobile MRI unit based at Grove View GP Hub in Dunstable.

The successful candidates will work across our main MRI department and mobile MRI service, using both

Philips and GE MRI scanners. The role will support extended service delivery, including 11-hour shifts, helping us provide high-quality, patient-centred care across a wide range of MRI examinations.

We are looking for motivated, flexible and enthusiastic MRI Radiographers who are able to work to a high standard, support service improvement, participate in audit, and contribute positively to the development of the department. You will also be expected to support junior staff, students and the wider multidisciplinary team, and to deputise for the Modality Manager when required.

As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation.

If you are passionate about MRI, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and want to be part of a developing service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a high-quality MRI service, maintaining the highest standards of imaging, patient care and safety at all times. This includes undertaking a wide range of MRI examinations, adapting protocols to meet clinical needs, and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, MRI Local Rules and MHRA guidance.

To ensure a safe MRI environment through strict adherence to screening procedures, safe use of equipment, and awareness of potential risks. You will be competent in emergency procedures, including quench, fire and cardiac arrest scenarios.

To act as a role model, supporting and training radiographers, students and support staff, promoting a strong culture of safety, professionalism and continuous development.

To supervise staff and support daily workflow, ensuring efficient service delivery and a safe patient pathway, including the care of anxious or vulnerable patients.

To contribute to audit, quality assurance and service improvement initiatives, supporting the ongoing development of the MRI service.

To support operational management and deputise for the Modality Manager as required, ensuring the service runs safely and effectively.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The post holder will undertake a broad range of MRI examinations, including complex and specialist studies, ensuring imaging is tailored to clinical indications and patient presentation. You will be expected to assess image quality in real time, identify abnormalities requiring urgent escalation, and adapt protocols to optimise diagnostic outcomes.

You will maintain advanced knowledge of MRI physics, techniques and technology, supporting protocol development and standardisation across the service. This includes working with radiologists, physicists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure consistency in imaging quality and reporting expectations.

A key aspect of the role is ensuring compliance with MRI safety governance. You will apply Local Rules and national guidance in daily practice, supporting safe patient screening processes, safe use of equipment within the MR environment, and escalation of any safety concerns. You will contribute to maintaining a strong safety culture within the department.

You will support the coordination of clinical workflow, prioritising urgent and inpatient activity where required, and contributing to the effective utilisation of MRI capacity across the department and mobile services.

The role includes contributing to staff development through supervision, informal teaching and sharing of best practice, as well as supporting new starters and students in developing confidence within the MRI environment.

You will also contribute to audit, service evaluation and implementation of improvements, supporting the ongoing development of the MRI service in line with Trust objectives.

Person specification

MRI

Essential criteria

• HCPC Registration
• BSc In Radiography
• MRI experience

Desirable criteria

• Cannulation course
• Ability to independently analyse and make judgements on complex information relating to patient care
• IT skills at an intermediate level with ability to use word, e-mail
• Ability to motivate, organise and manage a multidisciplinary team of staff and pass skills and knowledge onto others.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Post Graduate Cerificate/Diploma
• Leadership Course

both

Essential criteria

• Leadership, supervision and team-working skills within a clinical environment

Desirable criteria

• Commitment to quality improvement, audit and service development

interview

Essential criteria

• Advanced clinical knowledge and decision-making in MRI practice
• Ability to adapt and optimise MRI protocols based on clinical indication
• Understanding and application of MRI safety, including Local Rules and risk management
• Communication skills, including managing anxious or vulnerable patients
• Ability to prioritise workload and support service delivery in a busy environment

Desirable criteria

• Professionalism, values and behaviours aligned with Trust standards

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD (PDF, 208.6KB)
• PS (PDF, 112.4KB)
• FA (PDF, 200.6KB)
• L&D Hospital site map (PDF, 96.8KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name Dario Prudencio Job title MRI Modality Manager Email address ***email_hidden*** Telephone number 0158 2498157

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust

Lewsey Road

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU4 0DZ

Telephone 01582 497325

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