Modality Lead MRI

NHS; Dudley; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a skilled Principal MRI Radiographer to lead the MRI service's day-to-day management. This senior position emphasizes clinical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to patient-centered care, offering an opportunity to enhance service delivery and staff development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to employee wellbeing

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience.
• Hold a Post Graduate Certificate.
• Registration to relevant body (HCPC).

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of the MRI service.
• Manage daily workflow and capacity planning.
• Develop clinical protocols and ensure best practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree level education

Post Graduate Certificate in responsible diagnostics examination

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal MRI Radiographer (Band 8a) to lead the day-to-day operational and strategic management of the MRI service. This is a senior role requiring expert clinical knowledge in MRI, leadership and team management abilities, and a strong commitment to patient-centred care and service development.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and efficient delivery of MRI services, supporting innovation and quality improvement, and upholding robust governance and risk management practices.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the operational delivery of the MRI service, ensuring the provision of an efficient imaging service that meets local & national performance targets
• Act as the departmental lead for MRI, providing expert clinical knowledge, advice, & guidance on complex cases and protocols
• Manage daily workflow & capacity planning to ensure optimal utilisation of MRI resources, including staff, equipment, and scanner time
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, working with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure best practice
• Provide line management and professional leadership to the MRI radiographers, including appraisals, training, & recruitment
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement, learning, & high standards of professional practice
• Support & mentor junior staff & students, ensuring adherence to professional standards & Trust values.
• Take a lead role in clinical governance & risk management for the MRI service, including incident reporting, audit, policy development, & compliance with Health & Safety legislation
• Ensure robust systems are in place to maintain equipment safety, infection control, & patient safeguarding
• Work collaboratively with the Radiology Manager & senior colleagues to develop and implement service improvement plans, including business cases, capital equipment procurement, & future workforce planning
• Contribute to strategic discussions around service redesign, digital innovation, & integration with wider imaging network

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-0625-7135552-A

Job locations

RHH

Pensnett road

Dudley

DY12HQ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
• Hold a Post Graduate Certificate in responsible diagnostics examination
• Registration to relevant body/bodies (HCPC)

Experience Essential

• Proven managerial experience of leading a team
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of examinations for the services responsible and its application

Communication and Relationship Skills Essential

• To have excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and spoken; and the ability to communicate with patients displaying challenging behaviour
• Able to work effectively and communicate with multi-disciplinary teams
• To be self-motivated and able to enlist the co-operation and support of others

Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
• Hold a Post Graduate Certificate in responsible diagnostics examination
• Registration to relevant body/bodies (HCPC)

Experience Essential

• Proven managerial experience of leading a team
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of examinations for the services responsible and its application

Communication and Relationship Skills Essential

• To have excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and spoken; and the ability to communicate with patients displaying challenging behaviour
• Able to work effectively and communicate with multi-disciplinary teams
• To be self-motivated and able to enlist the co-operation and support of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RHH

Pensnett road

Dudley

DY12HQ

Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RHH

Pensnett road

Dudley

DY12HQ

Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)