Job overview

The MRI Department at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is recognised as one of the busiest and most complex imaging services in the region. We are seeking an experienced and motivated MRI Radiographer to join our dynamic team. 

We have a full time, permanent band 7 vacancy and the opportunity for a  bank only post for experienced MRI radiographers to join our team for a few days a week.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who can thrive under pressure, deliver high-quality imaging, and contribute to the smooth running of a service that supports both emergency and elective pathways.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• MRI experience, ideally across a range of clinical areas.

• The ability to remain calm and focused while delivering care in a high-demand environment.

• A proactive, professional attitude with a passion for both clinical excellence and continuous self-development.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with radiologists, clinicians, and fellow radiographers.

In return, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking department where professional growth is encouraged, and where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact on patient care.

If you are an enthusiastic MRI Radiographer ready to take on the demands of a leading NHS imaging service, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To perform clinical MRI scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.

To maintain the highest standard of practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure a standard of excellence in MRI techniques, so that protocols may be modified in an appropriate manner in view of clinical indications, imaging findings or patient condition and problems in image quality are recognized and acted upon.

To be able to keep the department standards and ability to go above and beyond, improving the service with new ideas and new skills.

 

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.

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.