Principal Radiographer MRI

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board seeks an experienced Principal Radiographer MRI to lead the MRI service, set standards and drive clinical governance across the Health Board. The post involves shaping operational delivery, supporting innovation, and ensuring timely, compassionate patient care across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

You will act as the lead professional for MRI, developing protocols, budgets and workforce planning, while representing Radiology in Health Board,

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of MRI services or radiology departments.
• Experience in clinical governance and audit within imaging.
• Strong collaboration with radiologists, radiographers and governance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, operational and clinical leadership for MRI services.
• Develop protocols, SOPs and standards for MRI practice.
• Lead service development, quality improvement and workforce planning.

Skills

Leadership

Service management

Clinical governance

Audit

Teaching/mentoring

Education

BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Masters level qualification in relevant specialty or Postgraduate Diploma

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an inspiring and experienced Principal Radiographer for MRI, to lead and develop a safe, timely, high-quality and forward-looking MRI service across the Health Board.

This is an opportunity for a highly skilled MRI professional, to take a senior leadership role within Radiology, shapingoperational service delivery, supporting innovation and ensuring patients receive timely, effective and compassionate care.

You will act as the lead professional for MRI, providing expert clinical and technical advice, setting standards, developing protocols and working closely with radiologists, radiographers, governance colleagues and senior managers to continuously improve the service.

Based within a supportive and ambitious Radiology service, the role offers the chance to influence Health Board-wide MRI strategy, lead service improvement, contribute to equipment planning and procurement, and develop a skilled, engaged and confident workforce.

Working in Hywel Dda also offers an excellent quality of life, with vibrant communities, coast and countryside, and the opportunity to make a visible difference to services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

Main duties of the job

The Principal Radiographer MRI will provide professional, operational and clinical leadership for the MRI modality. Theywill be responsible for the effective operational management of MRI services across the Health Board, ensuring services are safe, efficient, cost effective and responsive to the needs of patients, staff and the wider organisation.

You will lead on service development, quality improvement, clinical governance, MRI safety, audit, risk management, workforce planning and staff development, while contributing to operational planning, performance delivery and prudent use of resources.

The role will also involve developing and implementing clinical protocols and standard operating procedures, supporting equipment replacement and procurement, managing local MRI resources and budgets, and representing Radiology in relevant Health Board, All-Wales and UK-wide forums.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 01/12/26

Qualifications and Knowledge

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registration as a radiographer
• Masters level qualification in relevant specialty or the equivalent by possessing a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant specialty together with additional formal qualifications / study days / short courses and relevant experience.
• Have a full working knowledge of the regulatory framework relating to your area of practise

Experience

• Experience of managing a health-board wide service
• Experience of managing and supervising professional staff
• Substantial clinical experience within the modality.
• Experience in managing a diverse agenda and delivering against agreed targets
• Experience of leading change management and service development
• Performing audit and understanding the impact on clinical governance
• Teaching / mentoring / coaching skills
• Delivering innovative solutions to problems

Other

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.