Superintendent Radiographer (MRI)

Transformation Unit; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a highly motivated HCPC-registered Radiographer to join the MRI management team. The role covers cross-site work across Royal Hallamshire, Weston Park and Northern General sites, overseeing an 8-scanner MRI service with diverse specialisms.

The post provides strong leadership responsibilities, requires effective time‑management and a flexible approach to working; salary reflects NHS AfC Band 7, with shifts across 7 days.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography is required.
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate training, education or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Radiography team within MRI, overseeing staffing and workflow.
• Undertake appraisals for senior Radiographers and monitor mandatory training and sickness records.
• Carry out clinical work to a high standard alongside managerial duties to ensure service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

IT skills

Education

DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Postgraduate training/experience

Job description

Main area Medical Imaging - Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (3 x 12.5hrs shifts per week including weekend working) Job ref 190-1975-DIR

Employer Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Town Sheffield Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pa/pro rata for part time staff Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 08/10/2026

Superintendent Radiographer (MRI)

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and NHS experienced Radiographer to join our existing MRI Management team, who over see a large dedicated MRI team. This position is cross site working at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Weston Park and Northern General sites.

The MRI service operates 7 days a week, with shift patterns covering 3 days a week, 7:20am till 20:30. We operate 8 MRI scanners consisting of 7 Siemens and 1 Philips 3T scanners, and cover all specialist areas such as MSK, gynae, urology, obstetrics, cardiology, vascular, neurology, breast, GI, oncology, radiotherapy planning and research, whilst performing specialist implant scanning.

We have a great history of high-quality care and clinical excellence as well as being innovative in medical research. This is an exciting time to consider joining our existing workforce with service development and planning at our forefront.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an HCPC registered Radiographer who ideally has extensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary MRI service.

You will be the first line of management for the Radiographers and Clinical imaging assistants working within MRI. You will be accountable to the MRI Service Manager and will work closely with other MRI Superintendents, Practice educators, Radiographers, imaging assistants and Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP's) to maintain the high levels of service provision by both planning and prioritising when faced with demands on staffing and resources.

You will undertake appraisals for senior Radiographers and monitor mandatory training attendance records as well as sickness absence reviews in line with Trust requirements and to maintain good compliance with the directorate’s targets.

You will be expected to undertake clinical work to a high standard alongside your managerial requirements so effective time management is essential.

We are aiming to recruit someone with excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills, a pleasant, professional and helpful manner, a flexible approach to working and an ability to switch between tasks and work under pressure. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate how they work within the Trusts core values during their daily practice, and demonstrate a high level of MRI and managerial expertise.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Directorate of Medical Imaging and Medical Physics (MIMP)is one of the largest and most diverse Directorates within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role of the Directorate is twofold:

• The provision of diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures.
• The provision of high quality scientific and technical services in Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.

The Directorate holds a budget of £33 million and employs some 690 members of staff who work across the five hospital sites within Sheffield.

MIMP is a key player in every aspect of the services the Trust provides and delivers services to other Trusts and external organisations.

This provides a unique infrastructure for advanced diagnostics and treatments in a safe environment with full legislative and best practice compliance, all of which is supported by our innovative capability.

The directorate is committed to staff development and offers a variety of training opportunities. As an organisation we aim to recruit those who uphold our values that are embedded in our belief to be a premier provider of health care in the region.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

Please ensure when completing your application you evidence how you meet each of the essential criteria.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• DCR or Bsc in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training, education or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Current and relevant post qualification experience.
• Participate in professional lectures, study days and workshops, developments and research and audit.
• CPD portfolio or relevant evidence.

Skills and Knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Take responsibility for team development.
• Demonstrate good leadership qualities
• Ability to take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and workflow within designated teams.
• Ability to work alongside and supervise a team.
• Have sound IT skills covering Microsoft office, NHS systems, emails etc.

Personal Qualities

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to understand and educate regarding new technology and equipment, both radiographic and computer based.
• Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
• Ability to act on own initiative

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here .

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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation. Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position. All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.