Band 7 – MRI Lead Radiographer, Radiology
The closing date is 14 June 2026.
We are looking for a part‑time MRI lead Radiographer to join our radiographic workforce at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust.
We are fully equipped with 6 CT scanners, 3 MRI scanners, 10 DR mobiles and 10 DR general rooms.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high‑quality, patient‑centred MRI service, ensuring safe, effective, and timely diagnostic imaging while maintaining compliance with national standards and Trust policies.
Working closely with the Lead Superintendent Radiographer, the successful candidate will oversee the day‑to‑day management of the MRI service, lead and support a team of radiographers, supervise students and junior staff, manage waiting lists and service performance, and contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical governance, and audit activities.
The role requires an experienced MRI Radiographer with excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and driving continuous improvement within the service.
Main duties of the job
- Lead and manage the MRI team, ensuring a high standard of service delivery to patients and Radiologists.
- Oversee the clinical and operational management of MRI services within the Trust, ensuring efficiency and adherence to all standards.
- Provide mentoring and support to radiographers, students, and other healthcare professionals within the team.
- Ensure the completion of QA testing and maintain accurate records to uphold quality and safety standards.
- Actively participate in the Radiology Clinical Governance Programme, contributing to the continuous improvement of services.
- Collaborate with the wider Radiology team to enhance the delivery of patient care, ensuring protocols and procedures are followed.
- Work closely with senior managers and stakeholders to drive innovation and development in MRI services.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
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If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
- DCR(R) or BSc Radiography. PgC or PgD in MRI.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
- Experience at Band 6 level or above.
Knowledge:
- Good knowledge of MRI techniques.
- Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
- Health & Safety.
- Clinical Governance.
- Public sector / NHS knowledge.
Experience:
- Experience of managing an MRI service.
- Staff management.
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.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
51,657 to 58,785 GBP per year, inclusive of HCA pro rata.
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