About this role
Job summary
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
o Lead and manage the MRI team, ensuring a high standard of service delivery to patients and Radiologists.
o Oversee the clinical and operational management of MRI services within the Trust, ensuring efficiency and adherence to all standards.
o Provide mentoring and support to radiographers, students, and other healthcare professionals within the team.
o Ensure the completion of QA testing and maintain accurate records to uphold quality and safety standards.
o Actively participate in the Radiology Clinical Governance Programme, contributing to the continuous improvement of services.
o Collaborate with the wider Radiology team to enhance the delivery of patient care, ensuring protocols and procedures are followed.
o 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.
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Job description 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: Essential
DCR(R) or BSc Radiography. PgC or PgD in MRI. Registration with the Health Care Professions Council. Experience at Band 6 level or above.
Desirable
Masters level radiology relevant qualification. Management qualification.
Knowledge: Essential
Good knowledge of MRI techniques. Aware of current trends relevant to the profession. Health & Safety. Clinical Governance.
Desirable
Public sector / NHS knowledge.
Experience: Essential
Experience of managing an MRI service.
Desirable
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.
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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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Cross Site
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)