MRI Advanced Radiographer

MRI Advanced Radiographer

Closing date: 10 March 2026

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, 12 months Fixed Term

Location: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

Are you an experienced and motivated MRI Radiographer ready to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic and expanding Imaging Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital, where innovation, teamwork, and patient‑centred care are at the heart of everything we do.
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As an Advanced MRI Radiographer, you’ll play a key role in delivering a high‑quality diagnostic service across our modern MRI facilities – including two Siemens 1.5T scanners at the main hospital site and a GE 1.5T Voyager at our Community Diagnostic Centre. With a new state‑of‑the‑art Imaging Scanning Centre opening in 2026, this is an exciting time to be part of our growing service.

You’ll carry out a wide range of MRI examinations, including neuro, musculoskeletal, angiography, and dynamic studies, while ensuring the highest clinical standards and excellent patient care. The role also includes participation in the on‑call rota for spinal emergencies.

We’re looking for a radiographer who is:

• Passionate about exceptional patient care and service delivery
• Keen to develop advanced MRI and cross‑sectional imaging skills
• Confident mentoring students and junior colleagues
• Committed to CPD and the Trust’s core values

You’ll join a vibrant, friendly, and inclusive team within a forward‑thinking department that actively supports professional growth and development.

• Organise workload and supervise junior staff for MRI, providing ongoing tuition as required.
• Ensure the department delivers a high‑quality patient experience.
• Ensure safety of all patients, staff, and visitors in the department.
• Liaison with other modalities within the department to maximise room utilisation and prioritise patients, ensuring optimum efficiency and service quality across the Trust.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Quality Improvement, transformation, and innovation training
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS)
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
• Evidence of keeping informed of the current MR imaging techniques & practices via short courses & study days to underpin knowledge development.
• Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)
  R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice)

• Experience of an extensive range of MRI procedures
• Wide range of general radiographic experience since graduation.
• Experience of taking responsibility for the successful training of a team of radiographers within MRI.
• Experience of the clinical management of an MRI Service
• Experience of dealing with breakdowns and taking remedial action within MRI

• Good organisational and time‑management skills
• High level of self‑motivation and ability to learn and develop
• Logical approach to decision making and problem solving.
• Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good/ best practice.
• Able to write protocols, policies, and procedures in relation to MR service
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team.
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/lifting of patients and equipment safely and…