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MRI Radiographer/Trainee MRI Radiographer - Peterborough • Peterborough
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of MRI Radiographer/Trainee MRI Radiographer - Peterborough in Peterborough with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

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1. Can you describe your experience with MRI scanning, particularly with different types of MRI equipment such as GE and Philips systems? Can you describe your experience with MRI scanning, particularly with different types of MRI equipment such as GE and Philips systems?

2. What strategies do you employ to ensure the production of high-quality diagnostic images? What strategies do you employ to ensure the production of high-quality diagnostic images?

3. How do you stay updated with national guidelines and legislation relevant to medical imaging, such as the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations? How do you stay updated with national guidelines and legislation relevant to medical imaging, such as the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations?

4. In your opinion, what are the key challenges that arise when performing MRI scans on paediatric patients, and how would you address them? In your opinion, what are the key challenges that arise when performing MRI scans on paediatric patients, and how would you address them?

5. Can you provide an example of how you effectively communicated with a patient to alleviate their concerns before an MRI procedure? Can you provide an example of how you effectively communicated with a patient to alleviate their concerns before an MRI procedure?

6. How do you approach collaboration with other healthcare professionals within a multidisciplinary team? How do you approach collaboration with other healthcare professionals within a multidisciplinary team?

7. Describe a situation where you had to deal with a challenging interpersonal situation in the workplace. How did you resolve it? Describe a situation where you had to deal with a challenging interpersonal situation in the workplace. How did you resolve it?

8. What motivates you to continuously develop your professional skills? Can you discuss any recent training or courses you have completed? What motivates you to continuously develop your professional skills? Can you discuss any recent training or courses you have completed?

9. How do you envision your career progress in MRI radiography? Are there any specific areas you wish to specialise in? How do you envision your career progress in MRI radiography? Are there any specific areas you wish to specialise in?

10. Can you describe a time when you took the initiative to improve a process or practice within your team? What was the outcome? Can you describe a time when you took the initiative to improve a process or practice within your team? What was the outcome?

11. This role requires a flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and bank holidays. How do you manage your work-life balance under such circumstances? This role requires a flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and bank holidays. How do you manage your work-life balance under such circumstances?

12. How do you prioritise your workload, especially when faced with multiple patients needing attention at the same time? How do you prioritise your workload, especially when faced with multiple patients needing attention at the same time?

13. Describe a situation where you had to work independently in a clinical setting. How did you ensure patient safety and quality of care without direct supervision? Describe a situation where you had to work independently in a clinical setting. How did you ensure patient safety and quality of care without direct supervision?

14. What experience do you have in mentoring or training junior staff? Can you give an example of how you’ve supported a colleague in their professional development? What experience do you have in mentoring or training junior staff? Can you give an example of how you’ve supported a colleague in their professional development?

15. If you had the opportunity to lead a training session for new staff, what key topics would you emphasise, and why? If you had the opportunity to lead a training session for new staff, what key topics would you emphasise, and why?

16. Why do you want to work with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, and how do you align with our values and mission? Why do you want to work with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, and how do you align with our values and mission?

17. What do you believe is the most important quality for an MRI Radiographer to possess? What do you believe is the most important quality for an MRI Radiographer to possess?

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1. Can you describe your experience with MRI scanning, particularly with different types of MRI equipment such as GE and Philips systems?

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Role: MRI Radiographer/Trainee MRI Radiographer - Peterborough in Peterborough

Interviewed on Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 11:50.

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