About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a MRI Specialist development post Band 5 - Band 6. The post holder will begin at Band 5 level and be trained with full preceptorship with a view to progress to Band 6 within 18 months dependent on experience.
This is an opportunity for anyone who wishes to join our large and friendly team. We expect the post holder to already possess excellent patient care skills and be ready and willing to learn the complex modality of MRI whilst continuously learning and supporting our team.
These vacancies will allow the successful candidates to work at all of our UHDB (University hospitals of Derby and Burton) sites. This post will be based at Royal Derby Hospital Site and include rotation to Queens Hospital Burton and some / all of our CDC Sites, including Sir Robert Peel at Tamworth, Ilkeston Community Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We provide MRI scans using state of the art Phillips and Siemens MRI scanners.
The post holder will join our large and friendly team, and quickly become an integral part of our expanding service. The MRI services are operational 7 days a week.
The post holder will be expected to take part in out-of-hours work including on-call.
Closing date of applications: 1 September 2026
Interview date: 15 September 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers
Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements Essential
BSc Hons or Equivalent HCPC Registered
Desirable
PG Certificate in specialist area To be able to demonstrate previous post registration experience PG training in CT IV injecting course
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable enhanced IT knowledge in the use of Computerised Radiography To be able to demonstrate the use of radiography equipment Demonstrable experience in the handling of patients Demonstrable experience in the manipulation of specialist CT equipment Demonstrable experience in the cannulation of patients for injection Demonstrable Problem solving skills
Desirable
Previous Cross sectional experience
Planning and Organising Skills Essential
To have the ability to assess patient condition in order to achieve quality radiographic results Basic keyboard skills, IT knowledge, manipulation of radiography equipment, moving and handling of patients, to be able to manipulate specialist CT/MRI equipment
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.
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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address RDH
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)