MRI Modality Lead/ Superintendent Radiographer

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London seeks an experienced Radiographer to manage MRI services at St Mary's Hospital. The ideal candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary team and ensure high-quality patient care. Applicants should possess a BSc in Radiography and management experience. This permanent full-time position offers a salary of £64,156 to £71,148 annually and promotes continuous professional development.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits including Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Management experience is essential for this role.
• Experience in MRI at Band 7 level is required.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of general imaging techniques is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of the specialised services in the unit.
• Provide professional leadership for the radiography team.
• Ensure high quality patient-focused service.

Skills

Ability to administer IV injections

Evidence of service redesign / modernisation skills

Able to analyse statistics accurately and objectively

Keep all records up to date

Education

BSc(Hons) Radiography

DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers

Post‑graduate qualification in appropriate speciality

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self‑motivated, forward‑thinking, enthusiastic and dedicated Radiographer to lead and manage the MRI services at St Mary's Hospital. This is a key leadership role which will involve working in partnership with the MRI Modality Leads within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust to provide an optimal MRI service.

The successful candidate will be a role model for demonstrating our Trust's values through their leadership behaviours, working collaboratively across multi‑disciplinary teams and be committed to providing high quality patient care.

This post will give the post holder an opportunity to build and extend their clinical expertise and also develop their management and leadership skills. Education and training are key elements of the department and the applicant should have extensive MRI experience, people management and communication skills. Flexibility and an ability to manage change will be fundamental to your role.

As part of the first Academic Health Science Centre our aim is to provide world‑class healthcare to our patients through excellence in research, education and training.

For further information and informal visits please contact: Dario Trindade, Clinical Services Manager - 020 3312 6801 - [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the management and day‑to‑day running of the specialised services pertaining to the unit.
• To be responsible for the management and development of the specialist service ensuring optimum use of staffing and equipment resources within the modalities.
• To be responsible for the professional leadership of the radiography team providing a high quality patient focused service.
• To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
• To ensure maintenance of equipment and a safe working environment.
• To provide a service across all sites.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted: 25 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year (inclusive)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 290‑WCCS‑2275

Job locations: St Mary's Hospital, London, W2 1NY

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications – Essential

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or Equivalent
• Post‑graduate qualification in appropriate speciality or demonstrably working to an equivalent level of expertise in MRI
• Health & Care Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of CPD

Education / Qualifications – Desirable

• Post‑graduate study
• Management qualification

Experience – Essential

• Management experience
• Experience in MRI at Band 7 level
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of general imaging techniques
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care

Experience – Desirable

• Relevant experience in a leadership role

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities – Essential

• Ability to administer IV injections
• Evidence of service redesign / modernisation skills
• Able to analyse statistics accurately and objectively
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day‑to‑day basis

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities – Desirable

• Leadership / management training
• Teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
• Presentation skills

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 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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/