Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Radiology
- Gradd
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Cross-site working required)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 318-26-T0254
- Cyflogwr
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
- Tref
- Gloucester
- Cyflog
- £57,528 - £64,750 (pa, pro rata if part-time)
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 30/04/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
MRI Modality Lead Radiographer, Band 8a
Band 8a
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
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
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The MRI Modality Lead will:
- 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.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
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 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.
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 cross‑specialty imaging services.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf dymunol
- Postgraduate qualification or study at Master’s level (e.g. leadership, advanced practice, clinical imaging)
- Recognised leadership or management qualification
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf dymunol
- Understanding of advanced and consultant radiographer roles and workforce development frameworks
- Knowledge of NHS financial principles, productivity and efficiency improvement
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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)
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of managing or influencing service performance (e.g. waiting times, utilisation)
- Experience of leading change in a complex healthcare environment
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Gemma Bettington
- Teitl y swydd
- Radiology Services Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0300 422 5094
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