About this role
Job summary
Due to an expansion in our MRI service within the Radiology Department in Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, we have an opportunity for an experienced, motivated radiographer to work in our neuro radiology department.
The department is one of the top Neuroradiology units in the UK providing a comprehensive range of specialist procedures, tests and treatments for all types of neurological conditions as well as a major trauma centre and host to the Great North Children's Hospital.
In Neuroradiology you will work as part of a small multidisciplinary team, providing high quality patient care, diagnostic imaging and interventional services. This is a rotational role that will allow you to train in MR, CT and Interventional Neuroradiology.
This post is ideal for a radiographer with proven experience in either CT, MRI and/or interventional radiography and wishes to develop their knowledge further within a busy tertiary teaching hospital.
The department is equipped with state-of-the-art technology with a recently installed Philips Azurion biplane system and a Siemens 3T Vida and 1.5T Flow Elite MRI scanners being installed withing the next 6 months.
Although this post is aimed towards a neuro radiographer, there may be an opportunity to concentrate your skills solely in general MRI performing MSK, ENT, cardiac, breast, gynae, HPB and paediatrics examinations.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake a wide range examinations, producing high-quality diagnostic images while supporting patient care and safety across inpatient, outpatient and emergency services.
This is a rotational post which will allow you to work with the diagnostic modalities of neuro MRI and CT, where you will be trained to undertake all neuro specific and complex imaging procedures and you will also give the opportunity to work within the neurosurgical, neurovascular and spinal interventional theatres. You will develop a high level of neuro specific theoretical and practical knowledge. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your radiographic knowledge and skills to allow you to make informed decisions and work efficiently as an autonomous practitioner. In addition, you will work within a multidisciplinary team contributing to the treatment of both complex neurovascular and spinal abnormalities and disease.
Although this post is aimed towards a neuro radiographer, there may be an opportunity to concentrate your skills solely in general MRI performing MSK, ENT, cardiac, breast, gynae, HPB and paediatrics examinations.
The post holder will supervise and support junior staff and radiography students, contribute to service delivery, and demonstrate sound knowledge MRI safety and radiation IR(ME)R. You will have a current CPD which demonstrates further education and role development in a speciality.
Cannulation skills are required and training can be provided if necessary.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
You will need to have a BSc (Hons) or equivalent in radiography and have a valid HCPC registration as well as a comprehensive CPD portfolio. Experience in one of the imaging modalities above is desirable, however full training will be given.
We offer an induction package, training programs, clinical supervision and individualised support around the specialist skills required to meet the needs of our patients and this is provided by all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
As a fully trained radiographer, you will be capable of producing high quality diagnostic images. You will be responsible for the safety of patients, visitors, other staff and yourself. You will be expected to work within a team as well as showing initiative to work independently when required. As a senior radiographer, you will be expected to show a level of leadership.
This is a full-time post based primarily at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, with potential cross-site working. The service operates a seven-day rota and participation is a requirement. Part time hours will be considered. There is a requirement to participate in an on-call service
Applicants must hold a recognised Radiography qualification and be HCPC registered. Current NHS experience and knowledge of NHS policies and procedures are essential.
Job Purpose
To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients. A commitment to out of hours work and extended working days within the imaging department primarily based at either the Freeman or RVI site but with commitments to work within Radiology trust wide when required.
Interview Date Tuesday 29 September 2026 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE Essential
Working knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures. Detailed knowledge of MRI sequences and imaging parameters. Detailed knowledge of MRI Safety. Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
Evidence of audit and research
SKILLS Essential
Good organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required. Evidence of leadership skills IT skills necessary for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) including keyboard and mouse skills.
Desirable
Cannulation skills. Advanced computer skills.
EXPERIENCE Essential
Broad range of MRI scanning experience.
Desirable
Advanced MRI scanning procedures Additional roles such as MRI safety, manual handling facilitator, CPR training, Health and Safety representative.
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
HCPC registered. BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent with significant post degree experience. Post Graduate qualification in a clinical speciality, or post graduate specialist short courses or relevant specialist experience.
Desirable
Post Graduate qualification in MRI
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).
Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)