Principal Radiographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

NHS Pension

Counselling support

Learning & development

Transport access

Discount schemes

Pilates classes

Training & support

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Principal Radiographer to lead MRI and CT services at the new Centre for Eye Health site. The post combines management, clinical imaging of ophthalmic and neurological conditions, and ongoing research, audit and training in MRI and CT, with responsibilities as MRI Safety Officer.

You will deputise for the Radiology Services Manager, oversee daily operations, adapt to demand, and support the installation and commissioning of the new MRI

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• Postgraduate Certificate in MRI, or 1 year or more in a senior MRI role.
• HCPC registration.
• Qualified MRI Safety Officer (MRSO).

Responsibilities

• Lead research, audit, development and training initiatives in MRI and CT.
• Oversee daily MRI and CT operations, workload and staffing when the superintendent is absent.
• Deputise for the Radiology Services Manager in leading the radiology service.
• Provide clinical cover for the superintendents, imaging ophthalmic and neurological conditions across MRI, CT, X-Ray and fluoroscopy.
• Act as MRI Safety Officer, leading risk-benefit analyses to optimise patient access to MRI.
• Support the superintendents in developing standards, guidelines and scanning protocols.
• Adapt the service to short- and long-term demand, rearranging lists after equipment failure.
• Support enabling, installation and commissioning of the new MRI service with estates and project managers.
• Monitor equipment faults and maintain the radiology service continuity plan.
• Appraise Band 7 superintendent radiographers and manage sickness absence.
• Advise referring clinicians on the suitability of MRI and CT, especially for patients with implanted devices.
• Cannulate patients and administer contrast media; vet and protocol X-ray and CT examinations under IR(ME)R 2024.

Skills

MRI expertise

CT & X-Ray skills

Leadership

Training & development

Education

BSc Radiography

Postgraduate MRI Certificate

Job description

A Principal Radiographer post in the radiology department of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, helping to move the CT and X-Ray services and launch a new MRI service at the new Centre for Eye Health site. The post holder leads research, audit, development and training in MRI and CT, deputises for the radiology services manager and covers for the CT and MRI superintendents. It splits time between management and hands‑on imaging of eye and neurological conditions, and includes acting as MRI Safety Officer. Senior MRI experience and an MRSO qualification are central to fit.

What the job involves

• Lead research, audit, development and training initiatives in MRI and CT
• Oversee daily MRI and CT operations, workload and staffing when the superintendent is absent
• Deputise for the Radiology Services Manager in leading the radiology service
• Provide clinical cover for the superintendents, imaging ophthalmic and neurological conditions across MRI, CT, X-Ray and fluoroscopy
• Act as MRI Safety Officer, leading risk-benefit analyses to optimise patient access to MRI
• Support the superintendents in developing standards, guidelines and scanning protocols
• Adapt the service to short- and long-term demand, rearranging lists after equipment failure
• Support enabling, installation and commissioning of the new MRI service with estates and project managers
• Monitor equipment faults and maintain the radiology service continuity plan
• Appraise Band 7 superintendent radiographers and manage sickness absence
• Advise referring clinicians on the suitability of MRI and CT, especially for patients with implanted devices
• Cannulate patients and administer contrast media; vet and protocol X-ray and CT examinations under IR(ME)R 2024

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• Postgraduate Certificate in MRI, or 1 year or more in a senior MRI role

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration
• Qualified MRI Safety Officer (MRSO)

Experience

• More than 3 years post-qualification experience in MRI
• More than 2 years in a senior MRI role
• More than 2 years post-qualification experience in CT
• Competent in X-Ray and fluoroscopy techniques
• IV cannulation skills

Skills & knowledge

• Extensive senior-level knowledge of MRI, with excellent clinical skills in CT and X-Ray
• Managing a clinical workload and meeting deadlines
• Dealing with patients presenting with a range of conditions

What’s offered

• Competitive salary including high-cost area supplement
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop skills