Diagnostic Radiographer - CT and/or MRI
The closing date is 23 December 2025
Job summary
(PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY)
We are seeking enthusiastic flexible, highly motivated and experienced radiographer to join our friendly and dynamic cross-sectional team in the beautiful county of Shropshire.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and pro-active radiographers who are looking to expand their knowledge & develop new skills in CT and MRI. The successful applicants must have a BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR, and current HCPC registration. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience /skills in either CT or MRI. Full training will be given in both modalities.
Your base hospital will be the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Work pattern will be 12 hour shifts over a seven day week, giving an excellent work/life balance. The department has 3 MRI scanners (a mixture of Siemens Aera and Sola scanners) and 3 CT scanners (a mixture of Siemens Definition and Edge scanners). We carry out a wide range of scanning including CT/MRI cardiac, enterography, CT colonography, CT intervention and MR breast. You would be expected to rotate through all scanners in the department and our modern, purpose-built imaging hub incorporating new CT and MRI scanners. The department is fully committed to role extension and has practicing Radiographers undertaking Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopies and plain film reporting.
Main duties of the job
We are a training site for students from both Birmingham and Keele and have apprentices from Cumbria and Exeter, so you will be expected to be involved in their training and supervision, be enthusiastic about teaching and contribute to a culture of learning.
- To carry out clinical and administrative work as a Senior member of the Radiology team
- Carry out quality CT/ MRI imaging in line departmental protocols
- Support the Modality Superintendent radiographers
- Assisting in training other staff/ students
- To provide a high quality service for patients across the department
- Maintain cannulation skills for the administration of intravenous contrast media
About us
We are seeking to expand our busy cross-sectional team in order to cover a new 24 hour MRI service to go with the already established CT shift system. Following an appropriate induction period, participation in the 24 hour shift system will be expected
Our scanners include 3 Siemens Magnetom Aera MRI scanners and 3 Siemens Definition CT scanners. We are currently in the process of adding to our services with a brand-new, purpose-built imaging hub incorporating new CT and MRI scanners, which will be completed in August 2021.
The successful applicants will be an integral part of the Cross Sectional team and will be based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site. This role also includes participation in the CT and MRI on-callrosters.
All Radiographers with more than 1 year post graduate experience contribute to the training and mentorship of undergraduate students and the department has an excellent on site teaching environment. The department is fully committed to role extension and has practicing Radiographers undertaking Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopies and plain film reporting.
Details
Date posted
09 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
223-DRM-519-B
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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