MRI Modality Lead Radiographer, Band 8a
The closing date is 30 April 2026
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.
Main duties of the job
* Provide professional and operational leadership for the MRI service, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and patient‑centred care.
* Hold direct line management responsibility for senior MRI staff and professional leadership responsibility for the wider MRI workforce.
* Lead workforce planning, recruitment, development and succession planning within MRI.
* Be accountable for MRI clinical governance, quality, safety and compliance, including MR safety and relevant regulatory standards.
* Lead performance management for MRI, including demand and capacity, utilisation, waiting times and productivity.
* Act as the senior radiographic advisor for MRI, working collaboratively with Radiologists and multidisciplinary teams.
* Support the development and implementation of a new Cardiac MRI service, contributing to service design, workforce capability, governance arrangements and operational delivery.
* Contribute to service development, transformation and business planning, supporting the Trust's strategic objectives.
* Promote a positive culture focused on quality improvement, staff wellbeing and continuous learning.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
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:
* Relevant professional qualification with current registration (e.g. HCPC).
* Significant post‑registration 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 decision‑making skills.
* 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 cross‑specialty imaging services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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.
* Postgraduate qualification or study at Master's level (e.g. leadership, advanced practice, clinical imaging).
* Recognised leadership or management qualification.
Knowledge
* 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.
* Understanding of advanced and consultant radiographer roles and workforce development frameworks.
* Knowledge of NHS financial principles, productivity and efficiency improvement.
Experience
* 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).
* Experience of managing or influencing service performance (e.g. waiting times, utilisation).
* Experience of leading change in a complex healthcare 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.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£57,528 to £64,750 a year(pa, pro rata if part‑time)
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