Band 7 Locum MRI Radiographer

Band 7 Locum MRI Radiographer

Location: Bedford 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job Purpose / Overview

• Deliver a high-quality MRI service within the Imaging Department.

• Provide specialist radiographic expertise in MRI, ensuring excellent patient care and diagnostic image quality.

• Act as a senior clinical lead, supporting and supervising junior staff and students.

• Deputise for the MRI Modality Manager as required.

• Contribute to service improvement, audits, and departmental development.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

1. Clinical Practice

• Perform MRI examinations to a high standard, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

• Justify, plan, and conduct MRI scans in line with IR(ME)R and departmental protocols.

• Adapt imaging techniques for a wide variety of patient needs and clinical conditions.

2. Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise, mentor, and support junior radiographers and students.

• Assist with staff training, appraisals, and competency assessments.

• Act as the senior radiographer on duty when necessary.

3. Quality & Governance

• Participate in audits, service reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to departmental SOPs, protocols, and safety standards.

• Maintain accurate patient records, documentation, and safety checklists.

4. Professional & Multidisciplinary Working

• Collaborate with radiologists, clinicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals.

• Communicate effectively with patients, explaining procedures and obtaining informed consent.

• Maintain professional development, keeping up to date with MRI clinical practice and technology.

5. Operational / Managerial

• Support day-to-day MRI service operations, including workflow and rota planning.

• Contribute to risk management, incident reporting, and problem resolution.

• Assist with service development, new equipment rollout, and operational changes.