Senior MRI Radiographer The closing date is 10 November 2026 The Royal Marsden Hospital is one of Europe's largest Oncology centres and was the world's first hospital dedicated to cancer research, diagnosis, treatment and education, with sites in Chelsea, Sutton and Cavendish Square. The Diagnostic Imaging service provides an essential service to the Trust and includes CT, MRI 1.5T and 3T including whole body and high quality oncology imaging, Mammography including large field and interventional procedures, Ultrasound as well as general X-Ray, IR, fluoroscopy and theatres. Our partnership with The Institute of Cancer Research and other key organisations means we offer access to the newest clinical trials and clinical trials of novel anti-cancer agents, all imaging modalities are fundamental to this process and forefront techniques and protocols are constantly being evolved within Radiology.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach as the department will operate between 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and weekends 8-5pm. The post holder will work as part of the MRI and cross-sectional team liaising with Radiologists and Clinicians in charge of a patient. She/he will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team liaising with clinical nurse specialists, ward staff and other departmental staff. She/he will also liaise with internal and external agencies. It is essential that the post holder will have significant post graduate experience in MRI. This post requires good analytical, organisational, communication and computer skills. The key working relationships will be with other MRI and CT radiographers, MRI superintendents on both Chelsea and Sutton sites, radiology clerical and admin staff, clinical scientists, consultant radiologists and clinical referrers.
Job responsibilities
- To perform clinical MRI scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.
- To maintain the highest standard of practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure a standard of excellence in MRI techniques, so that protocols may be modified in an appropriate manner in view of clinical indications, imaging findings or patient condition and problems in image quality are recognized and acted upon.
- To be aware of COSHH and Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure their guidelines are followed.
- To be fully aware of the potential hazards of working in an area of strong magnetic field and to be familiar with the safety guidelines issued by the Medical Devices Agency 2002.
- To be fully aware of the potential bio-effects of MRI and to ensure that the scanner is operated within safe limits at all times.
- To act at all times with consideration for the safety and welfare of patients.
Person Specification
Essential
- State registration
- DCR/BSc in Radiography
- Cannulation certificate or Completed workbook
- Significant recent post graduate experience in MRI
- Evidence of good organisation and communication
- Evidence of leadership and team building
- Ability to express themselves clearly in English
- Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
- Ability to use word processing software and IT systems
- Evidence of working within a team
- Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative.
- Evidence of CPD in MRI
- Innovative, challenging
Desirable
- Post Graduate certificate in MRI
- Experience in supervision of diagnostic radiographer staff in MRI
Date posted: 29 October 2026 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 282-SB1992 Location: The Royal Marsden Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PT
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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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