MRI Specialist Radiographer Barts Health NHS Trust

Seprinsa; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Band 7 HCPC-registered MRI Radiographers to join their MRI team at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. The role involves supervising staff, managing patient flow, and ensuring high-quality imaging services within a 7-day operation. Candidates should possess strong leadership and organisational skills, with a commitment to patient care and service improvement.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered MRI Radiographer.
• Experience in supervising and training staff.
• Ability to manage complex diagnostic cases.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective operation of the MRI department.
• Supervise and manage Band 6 radiographers and assistants.
• Contribute to high-quality patient care and experience.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Team management

Supervision

Continuous service improvement

Job description

Due to the expansion of our service operating 7 days a week from 08:00 to 20:00, we are seeking Band 7 HCPC-registered MRI Radiographers to join our growing MRI team within the general imaging department at St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

Key Relationships

1. Imaging head of radiography
2. MRI Lead Radiographer
3. Radiologists
4. MRI & rotational radiographers
5. Imaging assistants
6. Other clinical and professional staff

Role Overview

The post-holder will ensure the effective and safe operation of the MRI department, performing a wide range of specialist MRI scans during the extended 7-day service. They will supervise and line-manage Band 6 radiographers, imaging assistants, students, and visitors, ensuring smooth patient flow by actively managing outpatient and inpatient activities. The role involves prompt protocolling, checking conditional devices, liaising with radiologists and clinicians, and resolving barriers to scanning. The post-holder will contribute to delivering high-quality patient care and experience, handling and diffusing complaints effectively.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Excellent organisational skills
• Motivational leadership and team management
• Supervision and training of radiographers and students in MRI
• Promotion of continuous service improvement and quality enhancement
• Staff management, performance development, and setting objectives
• Managing complex diagnostic cases and supporting diagnosis

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, committed to becoming an outstanding healthcare provider with a world-class clinical reputation. We aim to deliver safe, high-standard, harm-free care and to be an excellent place to work, guided by our WeCare values, promoting inclusion and diversity.

The full job description and person specification are available in the attached documents. This advert closes on Thursday, 26 June 2025.