Job Description

Band 7

Main area

Radiology

Grade

Band 7

Contract

Permanent: 7 day working

Hours

Full time Part time
37.5 hours per week (Cross Site Working)

Job ref

343-7276496-FM-AG-VCG

Site

Epsom General Hospital

Town

Epsom

Salary

53,751 - 60,651 pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

26/11/2025 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and experienced MRI Cardiac Radiographer with Siemens Experience. The post holder would need to be flexible, adaptable to change, prepared to embrace workforce developments and contribute to efficient service delivery through the highest standards of safe, kind and compassionate care.



The post holder will work closely with the MRI Lead and Cardiology Lead to develop the service.

You will also play a key role in setting up the new cardiac MRI service, so in depth knowledge is essential. We are currently refurbishing the Epsom MRI unit and will have a Siemens Sola 1.5T installed in the Summer. We also have GE 1.5T Artist.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 7 Cardiac MRI Radiographer, you will be responsible for performing high-quality cardiac MRI scans while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity throughout each procedure. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team--including cardiologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals--to provide accurate and timely imaging that supports diagnostic decision-making.



In addition to your cardiac MRI expertise, this role requires you to perform general MRI examinations, making comprehensive MRI experience essential.

Working for our organisation

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).


After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

ey responsibilities include:


Managing the cardiac MRI imaging workflow efficiently to meet clinical demands and patient needs. Providing specialist training and support to junior radiographers and other staff in cardiac MRI techniques. Adhering strictly to all clinical governance, health and safety, and MRI safety protocols. Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and competency in all aspects of MRI examinations, in addition to specialist cardiac MRI. Ensuring accurate documentation and image quality control for diagnostic purposes. Participating in continuous professional development and contributing to service improvement initiatives.

Person specification

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Qualifications and Further Training

Essential criteria

DCR or BSc (Hons) in Radiography Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration MRI Cardiac Training Courses

Desirable criteria

Post graduate qualification #

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience in a broad range of MRI imaging especially MRI Cardiac Experience in staff and student training Considerable experience as a Cardiac Radiographer

Desirable criteria

Evidence of involvement in departmental working groups. Experience of recruitment and selection Experience in management and supervision in a Radiology department #

Skills

Essential criteria

Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to the role Communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support Be able to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs Able to provide a customer focussed service Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work under pressure and as a team member

Desirable criteria

Project management skills #

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Expert knowledge of current practice and proven technical skills in clinical MRI, underpinned by theory and practice Effective communication and organisational skills with all staff and users Ability to work under pressure IT literate Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Health and Safety related to Radiology

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of clinical governance /risk management and audit Evidence of on-going professional development Able to present information effectively and produce written reports

Your recruitment team

The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:

E:

krft.askrecruitment@nhs.net

Your application

Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the

job description

and

person specification

, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.



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References

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3 years' employment and/or education history

, including

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Closing date

To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by

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from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback

If you do not hear from us within

four weeks of the closing date

, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.