Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

MRI Radiographer Band 6

The closing date is 12 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting Band 6 MRI Radiographer opportunity has arisen at Yeovil District hospital, working in a busy and forward thinking radiology department.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated radiographer who is passionate about MRI imaging.

We offer a robust preceptorship programme and a wide range of CPD opportunities, both within the department and through the online learning platform for the trust.

The trust has a supportive well being programme available to all staff, and the department has Well being Champions offering immediate support.

Main duties of the job

To deliver the high standard, safe, efficient delivery of the demanding and increasing workload of MRI imaging. This will consist mainly of the preparation and scanning of patients, including assisting in daily management tasks.

We support a number of learners in our trust from a variety of HEIs. Our students range from assistant practitioners, apprentices, and undergraduates through to MSc and PHd students. We would expect you to engage with this and facilitate their learning. We have a practice educator in post and access to simulation equipment to support this.

Primarily your main aim is to produce high quality MRI images and to demonstrate good teamwork. We would expect the post holder to have a good understanding of current practice and engage with audit, research and maintain their own CPD. We hold regular CPD sessions and would expect full involvement with this.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3369

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you can find a full detailed job description and person specification for this Band 6 post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you can find a full detailed job description and person specification for this Band 6 post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR or BSc in radiography.
  • HPC registered.

Desirable

  • Trained to undertake IV cannulation and administer contrast media.
  • Post graduate experience of MRI scanning.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in NHS.

Desirable

  • Post graduate experience.
  • Post graduate MRI scanning experience.
  • Experience of working in a busy imaging department, providing a full range of imaging.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR or BSc in radiography.
  • HPC registered.

Desirable

  • Trained to undertake IV cannulation and administer contrast media.
  • Post graduate experience of MRI scanning.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in NHS.

Desirable

  • Post graduate experience.
  • Post graduate MRI scanning experience.
  • Experience of working in a busy imaging department, providing a full range of imaging.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Alison Collins

alison.collins2@somersetft.nhs.uk

01823343281

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3369

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


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