Lead Cardiac MRI Radiographer

Bupa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider in London is recruiting for a Lead Cardiac Radiographer MRI. The role involves delivering and leading the Cardiac MRI service, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality imaging services. Essential qualifications include a BSc or DCR in Radiography and substantial MRI experience. The position offers competitive benefits including additional leave, professional development support, and health insurance. Applications close on February 13, 2026.

Benefits

Payment of Professional Registration fees

Access to clinical training facilities

25 days holiday

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Season ticket loan

Discounted gym access

Free onsite massages

Opportunity for awards

Qualifications

• Significant MRI experience, including specialist Cardiac MRI exposure.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver training programs for MRI staff.
• Support recruitment and mentorship of MRI Radiographers.
• Manage and prioritize the daily Cardiac MRI workload.

Skills

MRI experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Attention to detail

Education

BSc or DCR in Radiography

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Lead Cardiac Radiographer MRI

Department: Radiology (MRI Cardiac)

Location: Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Road, Kensington SW5 0TU

Permanent / Contract: Permanent

Salary range: £Competitive (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Time Type: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. (3 long days as part of a rolling roster)

Additional Information: The department is open at weekends with shifts allocated on an overtime basis

Close Date For Applications: Friday 13th February 2026.

About Cromwell Hospital

The Cromwell Hospital is a major international private hospital in West London serving UK and international patients. We are committed to providing the highest quality healthcare outpatient and inpatient service care. The hospital has 180 beds and 4 suites, theatres, medical and surgical wards, cardiac centre, CDU, level 2 and 3 full intensive care facilities, paediatrics, diagnostic services, physiotherapy, a dedicated day surgery unit, and a new cath lab.

Our new modern Radiography department is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology to include:

• Two general X-Ray rooms
• One fluoroscopy suite, which can also be utilised as an additional X-Ray room
• One Cone Beam CT scanner
• One Bone Density scanner with advanced body composition analysis capabilities
• Two state-of-the-art mobile X-Ray units
• Four theatre image intensifiers

Role purpose and main duties

You’ll help us make health happen by:

Deputising to the Superintendent, the Lead Cardiac MRI Radiographer will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day delivery and leadership of our Cardiac MRI service.

You'll work autonomously, using advanced specialist Cardiac MRI skills to adapt scans to individual patient needs, ensuring the highest standard of diagnostic imaging.

Collaborating closely with Consultant Radiologists, Cardiologists, CMR specialists, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will ensure an efficient, responsive and safe imaging service for all patients—including those with acute cardiac issues.

You will also contribute significantly to the wider MRI service, supporting operational decisions, staff development and service improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, deliver and maintain training programmes for MRI staff (including specialist Cardiac MRI training).
• Support recruitment, supervision, mentorship and professional development of MRI Radiographers.
• Drive continuous quality improvement within the Cardiac MRI service.
• Lead and participate in clinical audits and contribute to clinical governance meetings.
• Ensure accurate data management, RIS/PACS integrity and revenue billing accuracy.
• Act as the Clinical Lead for Cardiac MRI, ensuring a high‑quality, patient‑focused service.
• Perform advanced cardiac MRI examinations, autonomously adapting protocols and parameters.
• Manage and prioritise the daily Cardiac MRI workload, ensuring seamless patient flow.
• Undertake IV cannulation and contrast administration in line with departmental protocols.

Key Skills / Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or DCR in Radiography.
• Significant MRI experience, including specialist Cardiac MRI exposure.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in health management or advanced clinical practice.
• Further MRI education.
• Cannulation certification.
• Previous supervisory or management experience within MRI.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Payment of Professional Registration fees
• Access to Bupa Campus and our Clinical Training Facility to support your clinical career development
• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
• Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass
• Various other benefits and online discounts
• Free onsite massages as a recognition for your hard work
• Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format please email: [e-mail]

At Bupa we strive to ensure all our of customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately.

Close Date For Applications: Friday 13th February 2026.