Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 193-8147740UCGB6-WBCHDR
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Berkshire Community Hospital
- Town
- Thatcham
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
MRI Diagnostic Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.
Job overview
Are you an experienced, professional Diagnostic Radiographer with a commitment to quality patient care and the drive to work within a high-performing team? If so, we invite you to join our friendly and dynamic Radiology Department.
Due to the expansion of our MRI service, we have vacancies for enthusiastic Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographers with demonstrable post-registration MRI experience. Successful candidates will support our growing cross-site MRI service, with some Radiographers based at WBCH and others rotating between RBH and WBCH. Occasionally, all Radiographers will be required to rotate across all three sites—RBH, WBCH and Bracknell—to support service delivery and professional development.
The successful candidate must have demonstrable post-registration skills and experience in MRI imaging.
Main duties of the job
Some of the successful Radiographers will be based at WBCH (West Berkshire Community Hospital) and others rotating between RBH (Royal Berkshire Hospital) and WBCH. Occasionally, all Radiographers will be required to rotate across all three sites—RBH, WBCH and Bracknell—to support service delivery and professional development.
You must be adaptable and be prepared to work evenings and weekends as part of seven-day service delivery.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to work effectively, both autonomously and within a team environment.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Diagnostic Radiographers who satisfy the essential criteria of the person specification. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC.
Working for our organisation
Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To provide a high standard of MRI imaging and ensure delivery of safe, compassionate and timely
patient care.
- To communicate effectively with clinical, managerial, administrative and ancillary staff in order to
ensure a professional and timely service.
- To act as a role model for the profession and participating in the supervision, training and support of
more junior staff
- To prioritise and organise the workload in response to clinical need and service demands.
- The post holder must be willing to work across sites, and to take part in the provision of seven day
service delivery
- To deputise for Band 7 radiographers as required.
- The post holder is expected to have a broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to MRI
imaging.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography State registration: HCPC
- Evidence of significant continuous professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 18 months recent, proven experience post registration
- Experience of working as an integral part of a successful team
- Experience of communicating with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in supervising student radiographers, newly qualified and newly appointed staff
- Broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to cross sectional imaging
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tania Cortico Leitao
- Job title
- Operational Lead MRI
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01635273380
- Additional information
For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact: Tania Cortico Leitao on 01635273380 ([email protected])
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