Principal Paediatric MR Lead Radiographer | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Manchester is seeking an experienced MR Radiographer to lead and develop MRI services at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. The successful candidate will manage both clinical work and the workforce, ensuring adherence to safety standards and administering contrast to patients. Applicants should have extensive paediatric experience and skills in training junior staff. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading MRI services.
• Ability to teach and train junior staff.
• Experience in service management.
• Knowledge of safety standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MR imaging services at RMCH.
• Manage the MR and CT workforce effectively.
• Ensure high-quality patient care and safety.
• Train all staff within MR to maintain service quality.

Skills

Extensive paediatric experience

Leadership and service development

Training junior staff

Safety standards

Administration of contrast and medicines

Education

Relevant radiography qualification

Job description

Manchester Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced MR Radiographer with extensive paediatric experience for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital site.

The successful candidate should have significant experience in leading and developing an MRI service, teaching and training junior staff and in service management.

You will be expected to undertake both clinical work and manage the MR service and additionally manage the cross sectional workforce within Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital across 1 MRI scanner. The cross sectional workforce also work on 1 CT scanner. The successful candidate will be expected to deputise for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital site lead when required.

Safety is of paramount importance, and you will act as the MRI responsible person for , always ensuring the highest safety standards within the department. The successful applicant will also take a lead within the department for the safe administration of all contrast and medicines to patients, in line with the PGDs in place, and ensure all other staff within the department are doing the same.

This is a full time post worked.

Informal visits/enquiries are recommended before applying for this post.

Professional Leadership and Management

Act as lead radiographer for the MR imaging services at RMCH, and manage the MR and CT workforce, seeking ways to develop the service. Provide expert support and leadership for the other senior radiographers and support staff working in the area.

Working collaboratively with the site lead, manage the day-to-day staffing levels within the departments, ensuring all areas have sufficient staff to provide the service.

Work closely with the Divisional modality lead for MRI, and other MR modality site leads in the trust to ensure a consistent approach to all aspects of the service across the division to ensure optimum efficiency and effective and supportive management at all times.

In collaboration with the modality site leads, operations and waiting list managers, manage the demand and capacity for both OP and IP referrals. Ensure effective processes are in place to monitor the scheduling and prevention of cancellation of scans, initiating any action plans that will assist the service and meet corporate and government targets.

Lead on the training of all staff within MR, to ensure they are competent and supported in delivering a high-quality service. This includes managing the competency based clinical training program for all new cross sectional radiographers in MR, local induction for new starters, identifying training needs for existing staff, supporting regular CPD opportunities and ensuring mandatory training is completed annually.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025