MRI Lead Radiographer | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a clinical lead MRI Radiographer to oversee service delivery and staff support. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ensuring high standards of patient care and service improvement. Join a friendly team and benefit from a supportive working environment with state-of-the-art technology.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical leadership in an MRI setting.
• Proven track record of patient care and service delivery.
• Ability to train and educate radiographers and students.

Responsibilities

• Act as the clinical lead MRI Radiographer.
• Ensure smooth operation of the MRI department.
• Organise training and education for radiographers.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Quality Assurance

Service Improvement

Education

Relevant radiography qualifications

Tools

Philips MRI Scanners

Competency assessment tools

Job description

We are a friendly, dynamic, and busy team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care. Our department prides itself on being welcoming, supportive, and collaborative, ensuring new colleagues feel valued from day one.

The successful candidate will be confident in taking responsibility, making informed decisions relating to staff, patients, and service delivery. They will also provide supervision, guidance, and support to MRI radiographers, fostering both excellent service provision and professional development within the team.

Our service operates across Arrowe Park Hospital and the Clatterbridge Diagnostic Centre, with staff rotating between both locations. We are equipped with three state-of-the-art Philips MRI scanners featuring the latest deep-learning iterative reconstruction software. We expect another brand-new scanner to be operational by spring 2026 also.

We deliver a wide range of imaging services, including paediatric GA lists, radiographer-led pacemaker lists, small bowel imaging and breast imaging, offering an exciting and varied clinical environment.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Act as the clinical lead MRI Radiographer, performing a wide range of complex examinations and supporting the MRI Principal Radiographer in leading radiographers and Clinical Support Workers in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Service Delivery: Ensure the smooth operation of the MRI department, maintaining high standards of patient care and managing the in-patient waiting list effectively.
• Education & Training: Organise and oversee the training and education of radiographers and students, including delivery of competency assessments across all aspects of MRI scanning.
• Service Improvement: Work with the MRI Principal Radiographer and Cross-Sectional Imaging Manager to drive continuous improvement, using modern methods to enhance productivity, support workforce transformation, and contribute to service redesign.
• Quality Assurance: Lead the MRI QA programme, participate in CPD, audits, and mandatory training, and contribute to the planning, selection, and procurement of new technology and associated facilities.
• Professional Standards: Take responsibility for your own professional development, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and uphold the highest standards of professional behaviour.
• Health & Safety: Ensure the safety of patients, colleagues, and visitors by adhering to all magnet safety policies and procedures and all Trust governance policies.

Disability Confident

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