Senior Specialist Radiographer (XR07)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a motivated Senior Specialist Radiographer for Quality & Safety. The successful candidate will develop MRI services while ensuring compliance with high standards. This full-time role offers competitive pay between £47,810 to £54,710 and the opportunity to make a significant impact in one of the largest MRI departments in the UK. Flexible working options are available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of MRI and high knowledge of safety and governance.
• Experience in first-line supervision or management.
• In-depth knowledge of imaging protocols.

Responsibilities

• Work with radiologists to develop the MRI service.
• Support senior management in service delivery.
• Promote high standards of quality and governance.

Skills

Advanced interpersonal & communication skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of imaging equipment

Leading a safe working environment

Skilled in computer operation

Time management

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

Tools

MRI scanners

Software for quality assurance

Job description

Job Summary

We have an opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic, motivated Radiographer to join our friendly, dedicated team of MRI Radiographers as Senior Specialist Radiographer for Quality & Safety.

Leeds MRI has undertaken a major service expansion, increasing the number of MRI scanners across the city. We therefore have a fantastic opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic, motivated Radiographer with specialist interest in Quality & Safety to join our friendly, dedicated team in one of the largest MRI departments in the UK.

Successful candidates will be expected to join our electronic rostering system which includes flexible shifts, weekend working and a busy on-call. Please note car-parking at both SJUH and LGI is limited. The department operates between 7.30am and 8pm, 7 days a week and our standard rostering is through allocation of 12.5hr shifts, however flexible working requests are accommodated, where possible, for those who require them.

Whilst not essential, applicants are encouraged to arrange an informal visit.

Expected Shortlisting Date

08/12/2025

Planned Interview Date

19/12/2025

Main duties of the job

The role of Senior Specialist MRI Radiographer for Quality & Safety is a diverse one. The successful candidate will work closely with radiologists, Service Lead and the other senior Radiographers to develop the MRI service, as well as supporting senior management in day to day service delivery. The successful candidate must have significant experience of MRI and a high level of knowledge in areas of MRI safety and governance.

The role will include duties within the following areas

• MRI Safety
• Medicine Management
• Quality Assurance Investigations/Audits/Q-Pulse
• Health & Safety
• Infection Control
• Patient & Staff Engagement

The role will be focused on supporting the department to maintain high standards of quality in all areas of governance, supporting the Lead Radiographer, Team Managers and Clinical Educator to ensure the department is compliant operationally. The candidate should have a conscientious and forward thinking mindset with a high attention to detail, there must also be a excellent time management and ability to disseminate information in a wide range of formats to clinical and non clinical staff.

About us

The department is based across 2 sites, St James University Hospital (SJUH) and Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). LGI is a major trauma and neuro-surgical centre as well as the home of the Leeds Childrens Hospital, and SJUH a world renowned oncology and transplant centre, and one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe. The MRI departments support a range of specialties including neurosurgery, paediatrics, liver, oncology, urology, abdominal and vascular surgery. MRI in Leeds is a diverse and interesting department to work for, with Radiographers working closely with clinical teams to support advanced imaging, particularly in Neurosciences, Paediatrics, Oncology and Liver Imaging.

The MRI department has 4 scanners on the St Jamess site - 1 x 1.5T Siemens Aera, 3 x 1.5T Siemens Sola. The Leeds General Infirmary is equipped with 2 x 1.5T Siemens Sola, 1 x 3T Siemens Vida and 1x 3T GE intraoperative MRI suite.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Details

• Date posted: 19 Tachwedd 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9298-RAD-302
• Job locations: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF

Job description

See attached Job Description and person specification for all details related to this position. Contact the department for any queries.

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Take a leading role in clinical training programmes in specialist area. Acting as a source of highly specialist complex information to more junior staff.
• Experience in first-line supervision or management
• In depth knowledge of current protocols relating to all aspects of imaging practice
• Conduction of audit and appraisal programmes
• Evidence of advanced knowledge and specialist experience
• Knowledge of current radiographic and wider health issues
• Knowledge of imaging equipment and its use in different clinical environments

Experience Desirable

• Experience of quality assurance and audit programmes
• Organisation of staff rota including covering for annual leave, sickness etc
• Recruitment and interview panel experience

Qualifications Essential

• BSc (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography Diploma of the College in Radiographers (Diagnostic) State Registration (HCPC) Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent in specialist area.

Qualifications Desirable

• MSc in Radiography/higher diploma in Radiography
• Research module at degree level or evidence of research in practice
• Attendance on appraisal/assessor course

Skills & behaviours Essential

• Advanced interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), with management, staff and patients.
• Leading in the maintenance of a safe working environment, following trust and national policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative to solve problems and make decisions
• To supervise and teach in the workplace.
• Skilled computer operator in specialist area and advanced knowledge of expensive radiographic equipment
• Ability to deal under pressure and under varying frequencies of workflow.
• Ability to manage and delegate workflow of the department.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF

Employer's website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/