MRI Radiographer- Belfast

Affidea is Europe's leading provider of out-of-hospital healthcare, operating over 420 centres across 14 countries, providing high-quality medical services to nearly 15 million patients every year. We specialise in advanced diagnostic imaging, community-based polyclinics and specialist healthcare services. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality, accessible healthcare closer to the communities we serve.

In the UK and Ireland, Affidea operates a growing network of diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centres, delivering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, private insurers, employers, and other organisations. As part of our ongoing expansion, we're extending our presence into new regions, including our upcoming clinic in London and hospital in Belfast offering exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's shaping the future of accessible, community-based healthcare across the region.

We are seeking an MRI Radiographer for our team 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.

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.

Application Process:

By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to Affidea as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 18 months from the date of your application. After this time, it will be deleted. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email Affidea recruitment stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application. Please refer to our Recruitment Privacy Notice for more information or to Affidea’s Data Privacy Notice for Recruitment.