About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated MRI Radiographer to take on the role of Band 7 MRI Team Leader within our busy and evolving Imaging service.
This is a key leadership position combining advanced clinical practice, operational management, and team leadership. You will play a central role in shaping day-to-day service delivery while maintaining high clinical standards and supporting staff development.
Our MRI service provides a diverse and complex case mix including MSK, Angio, Breast, Abdominal and Neuro imaging. The department is currently installing a brand-new Siemens 1.5T Sola scanner on the hospital site, complementing our existing Siemens Area and Avanto Fit systems and the Siemens 1.5T Sola scanner located at the University site. This provides an excellent platform for innovation, protocol optimisation, and service development.
The MRI service is a busy currently managing workforce pressures, requiring a hands-on and pragmatic leadership approach. While you will be supported by an experienced team, success in this role depends on your ability to take initiative, manage challenges, and influence positive change
You must be proactive, resilient, and accountable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and lead by example. This role suits individuals who take ownership, support their teams, and actively drive service improvement rather than maintain the status quo.
Main duties of the job
You will support the principal radiographer providing clinical, operational, and professional leadership across the MRI service. Key responsibilities will include:
Day-to-day operational management of MRI scanners and service delivery, ensuring safe, high-quality imaging. Advanced clinical practice, independently managing complex examinations and supporting decision-making across the team. Protocol development, optimisation, and standardisation to improve image quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Workflow and capacity management, including patient flow, list utilisation, and prioritisation. Equipment management, including liaison with manufacturers for maintenance, fault resolution, breakdown management, and service continuity. Leadership and supervision of staff, including delegation, performance oversight, and promoting a positive team culture. Training, mentoring, and competency development of Radiographers, students, and support staff. Quality assurance, governance, and safety, including audit participation, incident management, and adherence to clinical standards. Service improvement and change management, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and patient experience. You will balance clinical duties with leadership responsibilities, maintaining a visible and supportive presence within the department.
You must be an experienced MRI Radiographer with strong clinical expertise and have some experience leading within a busy NHS environment.
About us
For more information about our Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education and qualification Essential
Relevant post qualification clinical experience relevant to specialist area of employment (MRI) equivalent to post-graduate diploma HCPC Registered Radiographer
Desirable
Qualification in Leadership/management
Skills and experience Essential
Demonstrable advanced knowledge of imaging technique in area of specialisation Demonstrable advanced knowledge of disease processes relevant to the area of specialisation
Desirable
Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)