Job summary
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Are you a dynamic, experienced MRI Radiographer ready to join a friendly, highly skilled team in a thriving imaging department?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated MRI Radiographer to join our dedicated team inChesteron a12-month fixed-term, full-time contract (37.5 hours/week)with an attractive and flexible work pattern that supports an excellent work-life balance.
You'll be part of a busy, forward-thinking department offering a wide range of MRI services including musculoskeletal imaging, cancer staging, paediatric imaging, and a well-established general anaesthetic (GA) and pacemaker service. 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' MRI experienceand strong clinical skills. A comprehensiveinduction programmewill ensure a smooth transition into the team.
In return, we offer:
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A supportive, multidisciplinary environment
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ExcellentCPD and career developmentopportunities
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The chance to live and work inChester, 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.
About us
The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 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 Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.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.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
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. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.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.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
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
Qualification
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.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a wide range of MRI procedures
- 3 years post-graduate experience at Band 5 level
- Up to date knowledge of general MR imaging techniques
Desirable
- Experience of training staff and students
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a strong team.
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively.
Person Specification
Qualification
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.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a wide range of MRI procedures
- 3 years post-graduate experience at Band 5 level
- Up to date knowledge of general MR imaging techniques
Desirable
- Experience of training staff and students
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a strong team.
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively.
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.
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.
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).
