Lead MRI Radiographer (Leeds)

GenesisCare UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical and dental cover

Company contributory pension scheme

Wellbeing support including Babylon Health and Headspace

Free parking at most centres

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds seeks a Lead MRI Radiographer to develop MRI services and oversee imaging operations. This role requires HCPC registration, extensive MRI experience, and proven leadership. The successful candidate will manage workflow, provide mentorship, and ensure compliance with MRI safety. Benefits include private medical cover, annual leave, and supportive work culture. Flexibility for travel during training is essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
• Extensive MRI experience, including advanced protocols.
• Experience across general X‑ray and/or C‑arm imaging.
• Proven leadership or senior‑level experience.
• Strong knowledge of MRI safety and governance.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop MRI services alongside X‑ray and C‑arm imaging.
• Perform advanced MRI examinations and support complex clinical decision-making.
• Oversee workflow, staffing, and operational performance.
• Act as the MRI safety and governance lead.
• Manage protocols, equipment optimisation and service development.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and training to radiographers and students.
• Collaborate with clinicians to support service growth and innovation.
• Travel for off-site placements to established GenesisCare centres.

Skills

HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer

Extensive MRI experience

Experience across general X‑ray and/or C‑arm imaging

Proven leadership or senior‑level experience

Strong knowledge of MRI safety and governance

Excellent communication and team leadership skills

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Cancer Care with GenesisCare

Join GenesisCare UK as we open a brand-new centre in Leeds, designed to deliver world‑class cancer care through advanced diagnostics and innovative treatment pathways.

As Lead MRI Radiographer, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and lead a high-performing imaging service from day one embedding best practice, developing teams, and driving clinical excellence.

As Lead MRI Radiographer, you will provide clinical, operational and professional leadership across MRI, while also overseeing general X‑ray and C‑arm services. You’ll be instrumental in building a safe, efficient and forward‑thinking diagnostic service.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop MRI services alongside X‑ray and C‑arm imaging
• Perform advanced MRI examinations and support complex clinical decision-making
• Oversee workflow, staffing, and operational performance
• Act as the MRI safety and governance lead
• Manage protocols, equipment optimisation and service development
• Provide leadership, mentorship and training to radiographers and students
• Collaborate with clinicians to support service growth and innovation
• Off‑site placements: A maximum of 1 month at established GenesisCare centres, gaining hands‑on experience with MRI services. Placements are delivered in structured blocks and require weekday residence near the host centre.
• Travel expectations: Regular national travel and overnight stays during the onboarding period are an essential requirement.

This training forms a core contractual part of the role and requires flexibility to travel and stay away from home during the onboarding period.

What You’ll Bring

• HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer
• Extensive MRI experience, including advanced protocols
• Experience across general X‑ray and/or C‑arm imaging
• Proven leadership or senior‑level experience
• Strong knowledge of MRI safety and governance
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills

Why Choose GenesisCare

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with buy/sell options).
• Private medical and dental cover, income protection and EAP.
• Free world‑class radiotherapy for you and your immediate family, if required.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Wellbeing support including Babylon Health and Headspace.
• Free parking at most centres.

Who We Are

GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services, delivering innovative, personalised cancer care across 14 specialist centres. We invest heavily in our people, technology and clinical excellence to shape the future of cancer treatment.