Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, forward-thinking and inspirational MRI Radiographer to lead the MRI service at Hammersmith Hospital, one of the UK's leading centres for specialist imaging, cardiovascular care and research.
This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to manage a highly skilled team and shape the future of MRI services within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Working closely with MRI leaders across the Trust, you will drive service excellence, innovation, workforce development and outstanding patient care.
Hammersmith Hospital is home to three MRI scanners working 7 days a week and boasts a nationally recognised specialist portfolio, with particular strengths in advanced Cardiac MRI and a large, complex pacemaker (CIED) MRI programme.
The department delivers cutting-edge imaging for patients with highly specialised needs while supporting a strong culture of research, education and clinical innovation.
The successful candidate will combine extensive MRI expertise with exceptional leadership and people management skills. You will be passionate about developing teams, implementing service improvements, embracing change and delivering the highest standards of patient-centred care.
Join us and lead a service at the forefront of MRI practice, where specialist clinical work, research and innovation come together to make a real difference to patient care.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the professional leadership and management of all radiographers within the modality.
- To ensure that the service delivery is patient focused and of the highest quality.
- To ensure optimum efficiency and effective management of the radiographers within the unit.
- To assist in the formation of new policies, procedures and initiatives to improve current service delivery across all sites and aid in development of new services.
- Critically evaluate evidence to define the scope and standards of clinical practice.
- Uses specialised knowledge to advise others on the effective delivery of service.
- Clinical Responsibilities
- Regularly undertakes clinical work within specific modalities.
- To ensure that examinations are carried out to the agreed standard of the Directorate
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students and staff
- Ability to administer IV injections
- Evidence of service redesign / modernisation skills
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Desirable
- Leadership / management training
- Teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
- Presentation skills
Education
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or Equivalent
- Post graduate qualification in appropriate speciality or demonstrably working to an equivalent level of expertise in MRI
- Health & Care Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post graduate study
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years’ experience in MRI at Band 7 level
- Management experience
- Organisational experience
- Clinical governance awareness in relation to patient care
- Knowledge of developments within the profession
Desirable
- Cardiac MR Experience
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This advert is for MR Modality Lead with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 pa inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Aug 2026.
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