Bank MRI Radiographer-Belfast

As part of the Affidea Group, we are the most successful European healthcare diagnostics imaging company. We have 400 staff within our Irish clinics, where the business operates diagnostic imaging and minor injuries clinics. We are seeking Bank MRI Radiographers for our clinic in Belfast.

The MRI Radiographer is responsible for the daily operation of MRI services, including patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance. They perform diagnostic MRI examinations with a high level of clinical and technical expertise, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process. The role requires independent judgment to assess clinical information, select appropriate scan parameters, and identify normal versus pathological findings.

Key duties include:

• Operating and maintaining MRI equipment and systems.
• Ensuring compliance with radiation safety protocols and ALARA principles.
• Managing patient care, including informed consent and safe transfer.
• Maintaining accurate records and radiology information systems.
• Staying current with developments in radiographic techniques and procedures.
• Participating in departmental policies, staff development, and performance reviews.

The MRI Radiographer must uphold high ethical standards, demonstrate initiative in professional growth, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Why Join Affidea:

• Be part of a company investing heavily in healthcare infrastructure across Ireland.
• With the new state-of-the-art polyclinic opening in Belfast in late 2026, including Northern Ireland’s most modern diagnostic imaging suite and a Centre of Excellence in Orthopaedics, you’ll have access to advanced training, cross-site collaboration, and leadership pathways.
• Work with cutting-edge imaging technology and contribute to pioneering patient care models.
• Join a team that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Job requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• BSc Radiography/DCR(R) or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Full working permissions in Northern Ireland.

Desirable:

• Post Graduate Qualification in MR Imaging.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience and a minimum of 2 years’ MRI experience.

Competencies:

• Customer focused.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Reliable, empathic, courteous and innovative.
• Flexible and able to work in a changing environment.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Be able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.
• Excellent planning, priority and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Quality Assurance:

Comply with the company policy on complaints and patient services. Ensure adherence to all policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines relating to professional practice including the maintenance of Quality Assurance standards. To maintain the highest standards of patient care and report any discrepancies found in that regard.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must be physically capable of carrying out all assigned duties. Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.