Job summary
- Main area
- MRI
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC26-1009A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- MRI Unit (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 03/08/2026
Employer heading
Deputy MRI Lead Radiographer
Band 7
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
Deputy MRI Lead Radiographer
Department: Imaging
Band 7, £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Milton Keynes University Hospital is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic MRI Radiographer to join our advanced Imaging team as Deputy MRI Lead Radiographer.
This is more than a Band 7 position, it's an opportunity to influence the future of our MRI service, inspire and support colleagues, and play a pivotal role in the continued development of diagnostic imaging across both our acute hospital and Community Diagnostic Centre.
Working closely with the MRI Lead Radiographer, you will help lead a high-performing team, combining clinical excellence with operational leadership. This role is ideal for someone who is ready to progress into a senior leadership position and make a meaningful impact on patient care, service delivery, and staff development.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Interview date: 03 and 04 August 2026
Main duties of the job
We're looking for someone who:
• Is an experienced and highly skilled MRI Radiographer.
• Demonstrates positive, compassionate, and professional leadership.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
• Enjoys supporting, mentoring, and developing colleagues.
• Thrives in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Join a department with ambition:
This is an exciting time to join Milton Keynes University Hospital as we continue to invest in and expand our imaging services.
Our MRI service currently includes two state-of-the-art scanners at the acute hospital site, a Siemens 1.5T Avanto Fit and a 1.5T Siemens Sola, as well as a 1.5T GE Voyager scanner at our Community Diagnostic Centre.
Our continued investment in cutting-edge technology demonstrates our commitment to innovation, increasing MRI capacity, and delivering responsive, high-quality diagnostic imaging services to meet the needs of our growing population.
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and join a supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, our values, Care, Collaborate, Communicate, and Contribute are at the heart of everything we do. Join us and play your part in delivering outstanding imaging services and exceptional patient care.
Working for our organisation
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
NHS Staff Survey: With high scores in Team Working and Line Management, our teams collaborate, communicate, and care for one another—because we know we’re stronger together.
To independently undertake a wide range of MRI procedures, ensuring high professional standards of technical competence and patient care are maintained at all times.
Able to work in an advanced practitioner capacity, with a high degree of autonomy to provide clinical support and advice to other radiographic practitioners
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification in imaging (i.e., MRI)
- Quality Improvement, transformation, and innovation training
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
- Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS)
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
- Evidence of keeping informed of the current MR imaging techniques & practices
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR ’17 and associated codes of practice)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good organizational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop
- Logical approach to decision making and problem solving
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good practice.
- Able to write protocols, policies, and procedures in relation to MR service.
- Ability to prioritize own workload and work effectively under pressure
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of as team.
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
- Proven ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
- Can perform IV cannulation or willing to be trained
• Can perform IV cannulation or willing to be trained
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
- Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure
- Interest and willingness in teaching / training less experienced staff & students when in imaging and help attending students in their training and development
- Maintain continued professional development as required by HCPC
- Patient centered and customer focused.
- Aspires to develop leadership and management potential
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
- Consistently demonstrates a friendly professional attitude and approach in the workplace
- Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner
- Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
- Professional in appearance and conduct
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susan McGowan
- Job title
- Deputy Imaging Services Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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