Senior Radiographer

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic qualified radiographer to join the team in Neuroradiology at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. 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. There are longstanding strong collaborations between Neuroradiology and Neurosciences within the Trust and Newcastle University enabling research in a variety of areas. The department is equipped with two state of the art Siemens MRI scanners (3T & 1.5T), a Siemens CT scanner; and two Philips bi-plane angiographic systems. We provide a Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Service for the region and imaging for Neuro Theatre. In Neuroradiology you will work as part of a small multidisciplinary team, providing high quality patient care, diagnostic imaging and interventional services within the Regional Neurosciences Centre. This is a rotational role that will allow you to train in all modalities.

• Interview Date Monday 29 June 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, This is a rotational post and 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 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. There will be an opportunity to also train to undertake transcranial doppler ultrasound scanning to monitor patients who have suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage to determine if they have vasospasm and also to run clinics to monitor children who have sickle cell disease
  
  You must demonstrate you have the potential for development to be become a confident autonomous practitioner with excellent motivation and communication skills. You will need to have problem solving ability and change management skills and to have the ability to work effectively in a team or independently. You must also have knowledge and commitment to evidence based practice, clinical governance and a clear understanding of radiation protection legislation and MRI safety.
  
  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.