Band 8a MRI Modality Lead Radiographer

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Solihull is seeking a Modality Lead MRI Radiographer to deliver high standards of MRI care. The role involves collaboration with other leads, maintaining clinical skills, and a commitment to professional development. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic team environment and ensure quality service delivery across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as a radiographer with extensive MRI and managerial experience.
• Dynamic, highly driven, and motivated to develop new services for patients.
• Willingness to work across Solihull and Good Hope Hospitals as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high standards of care within the MRI service.
• Collaborate with MRI Modality Leads to improve service delivery.
• Provide autonomous clinical and managerial leadership.

Skills

MRI management

Autonomous working

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and well-motivated Modality Lead MRI Radiographer to support the delivery of an inclusive and progressive diagnostic MRI imaging service delivering excellence for all, now and for generations to come.

Successful candidates will provide a high-quality service to adults, children and young people using best practice at all times promoting a positive patient and family experience embracing sensitivity to individual patient's needs. We are looking for a like-minded experienced professional to join us and be a part of our team to deliver the transformational change required to achieve our Trust vision to build healthier lives.

The successful candidate will make an important contribution to the care and management of both inpatients and outpatients requiring diagnostic MRI procedures in an acute Trust setting. The individual will work closely with other MRI Modality Leads and the Imaging Site Managers to promote continued development of the service to deliver a high standard of care and positive patient experience whilst being responsive to the needs of other clinical directorates.

We are committed to providing support for continuous professional development including regular opportunities to undertake post graduate qualifications.

The Imaging Directorate provides 24/7 service delivery and has an established track record of service re-design and transformation. As the Leader of the MRI team, you will deliver high standards of care to your staff and patients. You will also be working to build a service that is progressive and responsive to service needs, while being safe and cost effective. You will also lead by example ensuring a close working relationship within your team.

It is important that you can work autonomously and are able to work flexibly using your clinical and managerial expertise to provide a quality MRI service.

You will need to be an experienced radiographer with extensive MRI and managerial experience. You will also need to be dynamic, highly driven, motivated to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive vision for the development of new services for patients.

The successful candidate will also be required to maintain their clinical skills to provide a smooth MRI service. This post is full time and based at Solihull and Good Hope Hospitals but there is an expectation to be able to work across site if required. You will be expected to influence all related aspects of care and management of patients and staff. You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and Senior management and be enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, and a commitment to improving practice through on-going personal and professional development.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high standards of care within the MRI service for adults, children and young people.
• Collaborate with MRI Modality Leads and Imaging Site Managers to develop and improve service delivery and patient experience.
• Provide autonomous clinical and managerial leadership, ensuring safety, cost-effectiveness and service quality.
• Promote continuous professional development and opportunities for post-graduate qualifications.
• Support 24/7 MRI service delivery and contribute to service redesign and transformation efforts.
• Ensure effective communication with a wide range of healthcare professionals and senior management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience as a radiographer with extensive MRI and managerial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, flexibly, and to lead a team.
• Dynamic, highly driven, and motivated to develop new services for patients.
• Commitment to maintaining clinical skills and delivering a smooth MRI service.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence care and management across teams.
• Willingness to work across Solihull and Good Hope Hospitals as required.
• Support for continuous professional development and a commitment to improving practice.