MRI Modality Lead Radiographer, Band 8a
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and dynamic MRI Modality Lead (Band 8a) to provide professional, operational and strategic leadership for our MRI service.
This is a senior leadership role within Radiology, responsible for driving high-quality, safe and efficient MRI services across the Trust. The post holder will play a key role in shaping service delivery, workforce development, clinical governance and performance improvement, working closely with Radiologists, senior radiographers and operational colleagues.
An exciting element of this role is the opportunity to support the development and implementation of a new Cardiac MRI service, working in partnership with Radiologists, Cardiology and wider multidisciplinary teams. This will include service set-up, workforce development, governance and pathway design to support future diagnostic and clinical needs.
Additional working pattern details: Cross-site working required
Job description
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
We are looking for a senior MRI professional who can demonstrate:
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification with current registration (e.g. HCPC).
- Significant postregistration experience within MRI.
- Demonstrable experience of people management and professional leadership.
- Strong knowledge of MRI governance, quality and safety.
- Ability to lead teams, manage change and deliver service improvement.
- Excellent communication, leadership and decisionmaking skills.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification or leadership training.
- Experience of service transformation, workforce redesign or productivity improvement.
- Experience supporting the development of new clinical services or pathways.
- Awareness of cardiac MRI or crossspecialty imaging services.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography or relevant allied health profession
- Current professional registration (e.g. HCPC)
- Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to MRI practice and leadership
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification or study at Master's level (e.g. leadership, advanced practice, clinical imaging)
- Recognised leadership or management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of MRI clinical practice and safety
- In-depth understanding of MRI governance, quality assurance and risk management
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret performance, demand and capacity data
- Ability to manage complex, competing priorities with autonomy and professionalism
- Experience of people management, including appraisal, development and performance management
Desirable
- Understanding of advanced and consultant radiographer roles and workforce development frameworks
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in MRI
- Experience working at a senior professional / leadership level within Radiology
- Demonstrable experience of leading or managing teams
- Experience of contributing to service development or transformation
- Experience in clinical governance activities (audit, incident management, policy development)
Desirable
- Experience of managing or influencing service performance (e.g. waiting times, utilisation)
- Experience of leading change in a complex healthcare environment
About the employer
We are one of the largest employers in Gloucestershire, delivering high-quality care across multiple hospital sites. Radiology is a central part of our Diagnostics & Specialties Division and plays a key role in supporting elective, urgent and emergency care pathways.
We value professionalism, collaboration and innovation, and we are committed to developing clinical leaders who can drive improvement while supporting and developing their teams. This role offers the opportunity to influence service development including new and expanding diagnostic services.