MRI Superintendent

Integrated Care System; Oxford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching hospital is seeking an experienced MRI Superintendent to manage its MRI department. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality patient care, overseeing operations, and contributing to clinical advancements. The ideal candidate will possess significant MRI experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and professional growth opportunities within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Innovative technology access

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years MRI experience.
• Proven experience as a senior team member or MRI deputy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MRI department's operations, ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Oversee health and safety, HR, recruitment, appraisals, and magnet safety protocols.
• Develop strategies to meet future service demands.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical proficiency

Education

BSc (Hons) in Radiography or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography

Current HPC registration

Job description

Go back Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

MRI Superintendent

The closing date is 21 August 2025

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced MRI Superintendent Radiographer to lead our cutting-edge MRI department at the Oxford University Hospital Foundation Trust. This is a unique opportunity to manage a state-of-the-art MRI unit within one of the UK's foremost teaching hospitals, celebrated for its excellence in patient care, ground-breaking research, and clinical innovation.

As the MRI Superintendent Radiographer, you will take charge of the department's daily operations, ensuring exceptional standards of clinical practice, patient safety, and team leadership. You will collaborate with a talented team of radiographers, clinical specialists, and support staff to deliver top-tier MRI services, while also contributing to pioneering research and advancements in MRI technology.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Manage the MRI department's operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient workflows.

Oversee health and safety, HR, recruitment, appraisals, and magnet safety protocols.

Maintain and elevate standards of image quality and patient experience.

Develop and implement strategies to meet current and future service demands, aligning with Trust goals.

Provide expert clinical advice and leadership within the MRI team.

Work collaboratively with MRI Superintendents, modality leads, and clinical specialists across the Trust.

Support the department's involvement in innovative research and teaching initiatives.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Job responsibilities

Person Specification Essential Qualifications and Experience

BSc (Hons) in Radiography or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography.

Current HPC registration.

Minimum of 5 years MRI experience.

Proven experience as a senior team member or MRI deputy.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Commitment to technical proficiency and outstanding patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification Essential Qualifications and Experience

• BSc (Hons) in Radiography or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography.

• Current HPC registration.

• Minimum of 5 years MRI experience.

• Proven experience as a senior team member or MRI deputy.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to technical proficiency and outstanding patient care.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Postgraduate qualifications in MRI or a related field.

• IV cannulation skills.

• Management qualification.

• Proficiency with computer systems and strong interpersonal skills.

Specific Requirements

• Punctual and professional demeanor.

• Ability to support and manage distressed patients.

• Highly organized with a flexible approach to work.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge MRI technology and contribute to ground-breaking research.

• Career Growth: Access ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.

• Supportive Culture: Join a dedicated team in a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

• Meaningful Impact: Lead a team that delivers exceptional care and advances MRI services.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step? Submit your application via the NHS Jobs website by [Insert Date]. For more details or to arrange an informal visit, contact [Insert Contact Details].

Additional Information

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all others. Visit the UK Visas and Immigration website for more information.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Be a part of something extraordinary. Join Oxford University Hospital Foundation Trust and lead the way in MRI excellence.

Person Specification

practical experience

• Suitable length of post graduate MRI experience
• 5 years
• MRI experience
• Post grad MRI

Experience

• Evidence of protocol manipulation
• previous experience in managing a team

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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer annum pro rata