Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

MR/CT Radiographer

The closing date is 13 January 2026

Job summary

Here is an exciting opportunity for your to join our MRI/CT team as a Band 6 Radiographer.

We currently have a full time position to fill.

You will be an experienced radiographer, with autonomous responsibility for providing a high quality specialist service to all patients, across MRI and CT scanning using best practice at all times.

You will be responsible for teaching ,supervising radiographers, assistant practitioners and support workers on a daily basis in one of the specialist modalities. Duties will include ensuring adequate staffing in your area and respond to changes in demand in an efficient manner, to ensure smooth service provision across 7 days.

You will be responsible for managing your own workload.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

NOTE: This is NOT a training post.

Main duties of the job

Perform a broad range of scanning procedures to a high level of accuracy, adapting radiographic technique where necessary, following careful assessment of the patient's condition and the complex, clinical information received
Prioritise workload according to clinical urgency/need when working single handed and running an area
Take responsibility for the patient whilst under your care, maintaining their dignity and considering their physical, emotional and psychological needs adapting your practice as required
Be responsible for the safe intravenous injection of contrast media, when required, checking for any contra-indications for each patient
Cannulate patients as required for procedure
Participate in departmental audits, making suggestions on, and participating in departmental audits, as required
Participate in the seven day radiography service on a rota as required. Working during unsocial hours, you will work independently in unpredictable situations with emergencies.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9958

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

BSc Radiography
HCPC Registration
College of Radiographers Intravenous Injection Qualification
Extensive Clinical Experience in MRI

Desirable

Postgraduate Qualification in CT/MR
Significant Post Graduate CT/MR GE Experience

General

Essential

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Desirable

Supervisory Experience

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

BSc Radiography
HCPC Registration
College of Radiographers Intravenous Injection Qualification
Extensive Clinical Experience in MRI

Desirable

Postgraduate Qualification in CT/MR
Significant Post Graduate CT/MR GE Experience

General

Essential

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Desirable

Supervisory Experience

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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