HMT Sancta Maria Hospital

MRI and General Radiographer

The closing date is 26 April 2026

Job summary

If you're passionate about care, innovation and excellence, then HMT could be the perfect place for the next step in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for an MRI and General Radiographer to our join our Radiology team at Sancta Maria Hospital, Swansea.

Sancta Maria Hospital offers treatment across all major medical specialties and care at every step of the process, from initial consultations, assessments and diagnostic tests to treatment, rehabilitations and post-operative care.

HMT Sancta Maria, along with their sister hospital HMT St Hughs in Grimsby, has a mission to provide safe, high quality care in order to improve the health, wellbeing and independence of their patients. Part of the Healthcare Management Trust, HMT Sancta Maria is a non-profit organisation using their surpluses to fund medical research, educational grants and dementia charities

You'll work alongside other passionate professionals who are committed to providing the best care. We foster a collaborative and supportive approach to learning that helps everyone succeed.

Main duties of the job

The Senior MRI Radiographer will report to the Radiology Services Manager and play a key role within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality MRI and radiography services. Responsible for coordinating the daily workload, they will prioritise clinical needs and optimise scanner usage and equipment resources. The postholder will demonstrate advanced technical and clinical expertise across a range of procedures including abdominal, orthopaedic, vascular, gynaecological, and multi-parametric prostate imaging, with cardiac MRI experience desirable. Have substantial experience in General Radiography and Fluroscopy /theatre procedures. Compliance, knowledge and understanding of IR(ME)R 24 regulations and IRR17. They will work both independently and collaboratively, ensuring adherence to departmental protocols and safety standards, while contributing to the delivery of a safe, efficient, and patient-centred scanning service. Participate in a 24/7 On call service (where appropriate to suit the demands of the service).

At HMT, we take pride in delivering exceptional healthcare through our two private hospitals: St Hugh's Hospital in Grimsby and Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea. Both hospitals are dedicated to providing expert, patient-centred care in a welcoming and compassionate environment.

About us

Who we are

At the Healthcare Management Trust, we are obsessed with achieving our Vision, to be the most innovative and best quality provider of niche health and social care services. Our Purpose is, to make every contact count, ensuring every resident and patient receives the best possible experience and outcome.

We aim to provide services which value collaboration and place our residents, patients and people at the heart of all we do. We will always do the right thing for our residents, patients and people. We will be outwardly connected to the most innovative practices and service offerings in the market. We will do things differently and will be bold with our ambition to change things for the better.

We are passionate about what we do and so are our people. Bringing their most authentic selves to work and seeking joy and fun in what we do. We will deliver care and clinical interactions compassionately and tailor them to individual needs.

Our benefits include:

Competitive pay
Private Medical Insurance
Employer pension contribution
Wellbeing support
Long service awards
Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral scheme
Continuous learning
Career progression
Flexible working options
27 Days Annual Leave (Plus Bank holidays)
Enhanced Maternity Pay

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22.45 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0013-26-0014

Job locations

Sancta Maria Hospital

Lamberts Road

Swansea

West Glamorgan

SA1 8FD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have experience on a 1.5T MRI machine, GE preferable.

Take responsibility for the IV cannulation and drug administration relevant to the examination performed, including checking blood results and the medical history of the patient to ensure they have no contraindications to the administration of the drug (taking delegated responsibility according to locally approved PGDs and local & national protocols).

To be aware of, and able to deal with any possible complications of the drug administration, without direct supervision by medical personnel.

Perform intravenous cannulation for patients undergoing MRI and administer IV drugs and contrast agents according to local and national protocols. This involves ascertaining the patients suitability for IV drugs and taking joint responsibility for the potential complications under the indirect supervision of radiologists.

Be responsible for the exposure of the patient in response to the answers provided on the checklist, according to local protocol.

Be fully aware of the bio-effects of MRI, ensure that patients are screened according to national and local protocol, and ensure the MRI scanners are operated within safe limits. This will involve risk/benefit decisions taking individual patients and situations into account. Be fully familiar with safety procedures specific to the MRI environment e.g. fire, magnet quench, and cardiac arrest where there is a potentially fatal risk to staff and rescue personnel if the situation is inappropriately managed.

Provide advice to radiographers in the selection of the most appropriate coils and equipment and modify protocols to obtain diagnostic information with regard to clinical indications, individual patient conditions and imaging findings, manipulating scan parameters to optimise the examination. This requires an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of Radiography and MRI.

Take responsibility for the day to day potential hazards of working in an area of strong magnetic fields and be fully aware of the latest safety guidelines issued by the MHRA. Review images produced and in the absence of a radiologist, ensure that any additional imaging procedures or scans are acquired prior to the patient leaving the department. Bring to the attention of the radiologist (or referring clinician in their absence) the presence of any pathology that may suggest that urgent medical intervention is indicated.

Adhere with Quality Assurance checks daily.

To ensure equipment in the radiography department is regularly maintained and where required, repaired or replaced on a timely basis.

Communicate and work closely with Radiologists and consultants in setting up policies and protocols for all imaging and patient pathways.

Excellent verbal, written interpersonal communication skills.

Communicate effectively with the Multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain effective channels of communication both with staff and patients.

To maintain staff morale and contribute through a positive and proactive example in communication and leadership

Liaise with other clinical areas as necessary for the co-ordination of patient care.

Adapt organizational and problem-solving skills with patients and service focused approach and strong clinical decision-making skills.

Overall management of the running of the Radiography/MRI service on a day to day basis ensuring the highest standard of care and service.

Experience with Picture Archiving Communications Systems (PACS)

Usage of general Information Technology systems, and willingness to learn HMT Hospital Management System for patient records, billing and radiology worklist orders.

Proven experience in people management as well as organizing sessions in Radiography.

Identify improvements on an ongoing basis and oversee the implementations of such improvements so agreed with the Radiology Services Manager.

Good knowledge of current trends and development in radiology equipment, techniques and advancements

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and good knowledge of current trends and development in radiology equipment, techniques and advancements. To promote reflective practice and learning to ensure that patient care is research based, appropriate and responsive to patients needs.

Previous experience of reviewing and standardising protocols

To promote reflective practice and learning in order to to ensure that patient care is research based, appropriate and responsive to patients needs.

Knowledge and understanding of Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2024.

Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, and professional guidelines.

Able to demonstrate adherence to the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers (September 2023).

Adhere with Quality Assurance checks daily.

To ensure equipment in the Radiology department is regularly maintained. Faults are logged in a timely manner and where required, repaired or replaced to ensure service delivery.

Work closely with the Radiation Protection Advisor (external) and Radiation Protection Supervisors (internal) to comply with radiation safety standards.

To participate in Audits and Quality Assurance programmes within the department, including the use of Audit tools in order to deliver a service.

Attend safety group meetings on a regular basis.

Be familiar with the risk reporting system,Ulysses and also the 6 pillars of Clinical Governance.

Competent in maintaining full safety standards.

Full awareness of the risks in the department.

Aware of the importance of scrutinising the safety questionnaire with the patient.

To comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and ensure the Radiology department meet with the requirements of the Health Inspector Wales (HIW).

To report and document all accidents and untoward incidents to the Radiology Services Manager and complete Datix in accordance with HMT policy.

To be responsible for maintaining and documenting the safe custody of all medications, ensuring that all related policies and procedures are adhered to.

To ensure a high standard of infection control and the prevention of all avoidable healthcare associated infections.