Senior Radiographer - MRI

Senior Radiographer – MRI
Cheshire, The Wilmslow Hospital
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Three long days per week, 7am – 8pm, Monday to Sunday
Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience

We’re looking for a Senior Radiographer – MRI to join our MRI team at The Wilmslow Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. Working within a close knit and highly skilled imaging team, you’ll have the opportunity to work across a diverse caseload and be part of an exciting period of continued investment and expansion within the department.

The Wilmslow Hospital undertakes a wide range of MRI examinations on a Siemens Skyra 3T scanner, including musculoskeletal sports imaging, abdominal, pelvic, oncology, neuro and breast imaging. Significant investment across 2025 and 2026 has brought brand new equipment including a DEXA scanner, mobile image intensifier, two ultrasound machines and a new X-ray room due for installation in Autumn 2026. Looking ahead, there are plans to upgrade the existing MRI scanner, introduce a second MRI scanner and expand services further with a new CT scanner.

As a Senior Radiographer – MRI, you’ll play an important role in delivering high quality patient care while supporting the continued growth of the department. Alongside performing MRI examinations, you’ll work closely with colleagues across imaging, contribute to service development and help maintain the safe and effective operation of our imaging services.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver a wide range of MRI examinations safely, efficiently and in line with established clinical protocols
• Support MRI Leads with the day to day running of the service and contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care
• Assist with the induction and development of new colleagues and contribute to governance activities, audits and team initiatives
• Provide support across general X-ray and administrative tasks, including appointment booking and image transfers, where required
• Assist with MRI safety processes and collaborate closely with Radiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team

What you’ll bring:

• HCPC registration
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Radiography
• Minimum of two years’ MRI experience
• Evidence of continued professional development and ongoing MRI education
• Experience of 3T MRI scanning and competency in general X-ray procedures, or willingness to return to practice

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Radiographer – MRI you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.