Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

4296 - Practice Educator Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The closing date is 22 December 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated radiographer with a strong background in MRI and a commitment to teaching and learning at the heart of their practice. This role focuses primarily on practice education and development within MRI, supporting existing radiographers, trainee assistant practitioners, and clinical students.

In addition to educational responsibilities, you will take on team leader duties, providing day-to-day leadership and support to the MRI team. You will foster a positive working environment, promote effective communication, and support staff wellbeing, helping to drive service excellence and team cohesion.

If you have excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, and are looking to make a meaningful difference to MRI practice while growing your career within a friendly, dynamic, and supportive team that values excellence and patient care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

You will possess DCR (R) or BSc Radiography with current HCPC registration and have previous NHS experience.

Our Medical Imaging Department operates three MRI scanners across two sites: two Siemens scanners at the main Trust site and a Philips scanner at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

For further information please contact bethpharoah@nhs.net or jacqueline.cheung@nhs.net CT/MRI Modality Lead Radiographers

Main duties of the job

As the MRI Practice Educator, you will be a role model and leader for all staff groups, demonstrating a professional and proactive approach in MRI clinical practice. You will provide expert advice, guidance, and support to staff at all levels, helping them develop confidence and competence in MRI.

Working collaboratively with senior clinical colleagues, including joining a Band 7 leadership team, you will actively participate in service improvement initiatives by facilitating understanding of evidence-based practice and management principles. You will support colleagues in their roles as educators and mentors, applying your specialist MRI knowledge across a variety of clinical and educational settings.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Providing leadership in the development and delivery of education programmes for radiographers, trainee assistant practitioners, and clinical students, including training in specific MRI skills and techniques.

Acting as a clinical and educational leader by offering high-quality mentorship and support to enhance staff development and clinical confidence.

Leading and contributing to projects aimed at streamlining MRI practice processes, ensuring departmental policies are current and effectively implemented through a systematic approach.

Promoting and embedding evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Date posted

08 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-4296EA-12-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Community Diagnostic Centre

8 The Glass Works

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 1GW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 4296

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 4296

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Effective team working
Highly competent with clinical skills in MRI imaging Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
Demonstrates the ability to make clinical decisions and can support/develop junior staff in the decision process
Ability to audit
Excellent verbal and written skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-motivated
Organised and ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise appropriately
Evidence of effective management coaching and leadership skills

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Radiographer- Valid HCPC Registration
Practice/student assessor or equivalent
Commitment to and evidence of professional development
Role specific national train the trainer qualification
Undertaken education at Masters Level and willingness to work towards and complete a full masters (FHEQ level 7/SCQF level 11)

Desirable

Accreditation with College of Radiographers Practice Educator Accreditation Scheme

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of clinical governance and risk
Computer literate (word, excel, PowerPoint)
Detailed knowledge and understanding of current radiographer practice, national guidance, recommendations and publications
Evidence of the development and delivery of the trust and national mandatory requirements of education and training

Desirable

Competition of relevant train the trainer courses

Experience

Essential

Proven ability to work effectively trust wide
Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of cross sectional imaging
Clinical credibility and understanding of clinical priorities
MRI competencies
Evidence of innovation change management and facilitation techniques and approaches
Recent involvement of commissioning education at a pre or post level education

Desirable

Leadership course (Local or nationally accredited)
Experience of regional working
Experience of involving service users in educational development

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words describe a situation where you encountered a challenge related to diversity or inclusion in your team or workplace. How did you address it, and what was the outcome?

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Effective team working
Highly competent with clinical skills in MRI imaging Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
Demonstrates the ability to make clinical decisions and can support/develop junior staff in the decision process
Ability to audit
Excellent verbal and written skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-motivated
Organised and ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise appropriately
Evidence of effective management coaching and leadership skills

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Radiographer- Valid HCPC Registration
Practice/student assessor or equivalent
Commitment to and evidence of professional development
Role specific national train the trainer qualification
Undertaken education at Masters Level and willingness to work towards and complete a full masters (FHEQ level 7/SCQF level 11)

Desirable

Accreditation with College of Radiographers Practice Educator Accreditation Scheme

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of clinical governance and risk
Computer literate (word, excel, PowerPoint)
Detailed knowledge and understanding of current radiographer practice, national guidance, recommendations and publications
Evidence of the development and delivery of the trust and national mandatory requirements of education and training

Desirable

Competition of relevant train the trainer courses

Experience

Essential

Proven ability to work effectively trust wide
Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of cross sectional imaging
Clinical credibility and understanding of clinical priorities
MRI competencies
Evidence of innovation change management and facilitation techniques and approaches
Recent involvement of commissioning education at a pre or post level education

Desirable

Leadership course (Local or nationally accredited)
Experience of regional working
Experience of involving service users in educational development

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words describe a situation where you encountered a challenge related to diversity or inclusion in your team or workplace. How did you address it, and what was the outcome?

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)