Job summary
- Main area
- MR/CT Radiographer
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working)
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-SO-9958
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff-on-Sea
- Salary
- £38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
MR/CT Radiographer
Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Here is an exciting opportunity for your to join our MRI/CT team as a Band 6 Radiographer.
We currently have a full time position to fill.
You will be an experienced radiographer, with autonomous responsibility for providing a high quality specialist service to all patients, across MRI and CT scanning using best practice at all times.
You will be responsible for teaching ,supervising radiographers, assistant practitioners and support workers on a daily basis in one of the specialist modalities. Duties will include ensuring adequate staffing in your area and respond to changes in demand in an efficient manner, to ensure smooth service provision across 7 days.
You will be responsible for managing your own workload.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
NOTE: This is NOT a training post.
Main duties of the job
- Perform a broad range of scanning procedures to a high level of accuracy, adapting radiographic technique where necessary, following careful assessment of the patient’s condition and the complex, clinical information received
- Prioritise workload according to clinical urgency/need when working single handed and running an area
- Take responsibility for the patient whilst under your care, maintaining their dignity and considering their physical, emotional and psychological needs adapting your practice as required
- Be responsible for the safe intravenous injection of contrast media, when required, checking for any contra-indications for each patient
- Cannulate patients as required for procedure
- Participate in departmental audits, making suggestions on, and participating in departmental audits, as required
- Participate in the seven day radiography service on a rota as required. Working during unsocial hours, you will work independently in unpredictable situations with emergencies.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- BSc Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- College of Radiographers Intravenous Injection Qualification
- Extensive Clinical Experience in MRI
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate Qualification in CT/MR
- Significant Post Graduate CT/MR GE Experience
General
Essential criteria
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Desirable criteria
- Supervisory Experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Adam Meredith
- Job title
- Superintendent MRI Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004437791
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