Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Radiographer MRI/X-ray

The closing date is 17 December 2025

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Are you a dynamic, MRI/General Radiographer ready to join a friendly, highly skilled team in a thriving imaging department?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated MRI/Xray rotational Radiographer to join our team in Chesterwith an attractive and flexible work pattern that supports an excellent work-life balance.

The Radiology Directorate has a full range of modern specialty imaging services. All our general x-ray rooms are DR. We operate over two sites, which includes Ellesmere Port Hospital. This is where our Community Diagnostic Hub (CDH) is located. The CDH has CT/MRI/Ultrasound/DEXA and X-Ray Departments.

You'll be part of a busy, forward-thinking department offering a wide range of MRI services. Our imaging facilities feature threeSiemens 1.5T scanners--Aera, Avanto Fit, and Sola--across our main site and our Community Diagnostic Hub.

We're looking for candidates with at least2 years radiography experience and strong clinical skills. A comprehensive induction programme will ensure a smooth transition into the team.

In return, we offer:

  • A supportive, multidisciplinary environment

  • Excellent CPD and career development opportunities

  • The chance to live and work in Chester, a vibrant and historic city with outstanding amenities

If you're ready to grow your skills in a collaborative and patient-focused team, apply now - we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • MRI scanning of a caseload including Paediatrics, abdominal, Gynae, neuro, MSK.
  • Liaison with clinical teams and referrers.
  • Supervision and training of less experienced and rotational staff.
  • Involvement with administrative/managerial aspects of the department.
  • The Radiology department supports the wider hospital with the delivery of their services, the role will see the successful applicant based in general x-ray where they will support the various services with the provision of high quality diagnostic X-rays.
  • This will include working within A&E, inpatient and theatre settings.
  • You will be required to participate in the out of hours service which would include working some weekends as part of your contracted hours. You will also be required to cover Elsmere Port Radiology on occasions.

About us

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.

Details

Date posted

09 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

210-2025-841

Job locations

The Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL


Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Radiography / Diploma of College of Radiographers.
  • Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD

Desirable

  • Certificate in Cannulation/intravenous Injections.
  • Attendance at specialist short courses/seminars

Knowledge and Expereince

Essential

  • 2 years post-graduate experience at Band 5 level

Desirable

  • Demonstrable experience in a wide range of MRI procedures
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Radiography / Diploma of College of Radiographers.
  • Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD

Desirable

  • Certificate in Cannulation/intravenous Injections.
  • Attendance at specialist short courses/seminars

Knowledge and Expereince

Essential

  • 2 years post-graduate experience at Band 5 level

Desirable

  • Demonstrable experience in a wide range of MRI procedures

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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL


Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL


Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

MRI lead radiographer

Jayne Beedles

jayne.beedles@nhs.net

01244362290

Details

Date posted

09 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

210-2025-841

Job locations

The Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL


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