Non-medical referring

Step 1: NMR enquiry form completed

To apply, complete the NMR enquiry form:

• Non-medical referrer enquiry form

After the enquiry form has been completed, proceed to step 2.

Step 2: enquiry decision

A decision will be made on the enquiry within 10 working days.

• If accepted, proceed to step 3
• If refused, proceed to step 9

Step 3: application details emailed

The NMR team will email the following application details to the applicant:

• NMR SOP
• MS NMR application
• MRI safety training
• NMR e-IR(ME)R required modules
• NMR e-IR(ME)R activity report instructions

Proceed to step 4.

Step 4: complete and return application

The applicant will need to:

• read the NMR SOP and NMR e-IR(ME)R activity report instructions
• collate the MSNMR application
• provide evidence of completing MRI safety training and NMR e-IR(ME)R required modules

The completed application should be emailed to the NMR mailbox.

• RadiologyNonMedicalReferrerRequests@uhb.nhs.uk

Once the application has been returned, proceed to step 5.

Step 5: application reviewed

The application will be reviewed by the NMR admin and clinical teams within 28 days.

Proceed to step 6.

Step 6: additional information required?

• If yes, proceed to step 10
• If no, proceed to step 7

Step 7: access and entitlement

An access and entitlement letter for PICS and ICE requesting will be emailed to the applicant and nominated clinical supervisor.

Proceed to step 8.

Step 8: register updated

The NMR register will be updated with the relevant information.

Step 9: refusal letter

A refusal letter will be emailed to the applicant and nominated clinical supervisor.

Step 10: return additional information

The required additional information should be collated and emailed to the NMR mailbox.

• RadiologyNonMedicalReferrerRequests@uhb.nhs.uk

Return to step 5.