MRI Team Lead

Nuffield Health; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuffield Health is seeking an MRI Team Lead for their Newcastle Hospital. The role offers clinical and operational leadership within Radiology, focusing on high-quality imaging services while fostering team development. A significant benefits package and part-time hours (34.5 hours per week) are included.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent required.
• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in MRI is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MRI team and ensure effective delivery of MRI services.
• Oversee daily operations and support the Radiology Manager.
• Deliver individualised patient care and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Problem Solving

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Postgraduate qualification in MRI

HCPC registration

Job description

MRI Team Lead

Newcastle Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Part time

Up to £ 50,000 pro rata depending on experience

34.5 hours per week

At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.

As the MRI Team Lead at Nuffield Health Newcastle, you will be responsible for the clinical and operational leadership of the MRI service. You will ensure the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred imaging service while supporting the Radiology Manager in strategic planning and service development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Leadership:

  • Act as the lead MRI radiographer, ensuring safe and effective delivery of MRI services.

  • Independently perform a wide range of MRI procedures, including advanced and specialist scans.

  • Maintain compliance with MHRA guidelines, IR(ME)R, IRR, and Nuffield Health protocols.

• Operational Management:

  • Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, workflow, and scanner utilisation.

  • Support the Radiology Manager in departmental planning, audits, and quality assurance.

  • Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

• Team Development:

  • Supervise, mentor, and support radiographers, students, and new staff.

  • Lead on training initiatives and promote continuous professional development.

  • Foster a positive, collaborative team environment.

• Patient Care:

  • Deliver compassionate, individualised care to all patients.

  • Ensure a safe and welcoming environment, maintaining dignity and respect.

  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent).

• HCPC registration.

• Postgraduate qualification in MRI (desirable).

• Radiation Protection Supervisor and MRSO training (desirable).

• Proven experience in MRI, including leadership or supervisory roles.

• Strong knowledge of MRI safety, protocols, and quality standards.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to lead by example and inspire a high-performing team.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

It starts with you.