Job summary
We
have an opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic, motivated Radiographer to
join our friendly, dedicated team of MRI Radiographers as Senior Specialist
Radiographer for Quality & Safety.
Leeds
MRI has undertaken a major service expansion, increasing the number of MRI
scanners across the city. We therefore have a fantastic opportunity for a
flexible, enthusiastic, motivated Radiographer with specialist interest in
Quality & Safety to join our friendly, dedicated team in one of the
largest MRI departments in the UK.
Successful
candidates will be expected to join our electronic rostering system which
includes flexible shifts, weekend working and a busy on-call. Please note
car-parking at both SJUH and LGI is limited. The department operates between
7.30am and 8pm, 7 days a week and our standard rostering is through
allocation of 12.5hr shifts, however flexible working requests are
accommodated, where possible, for those who require them.
Whilst
not essential, applicants are encouraged to arrange an informal visit.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
08/12/2025
Planned Interview
Date
19/12/2025
Main duties of the job
The
role of Senior Specialist MRI Radiographer for Quality & Safety is a
diverse one. The successful candidate will work closely with radiologists,
Service Lead and the other senior Radiographers to develop the MRI service,
as well as supporting senior management in day to day service delivery. The
successful candidate must have significant experience of MRI and a high level
of knowledge in areas of MRI safety and governance.
The
role will include duties within the following areas
MRI Safety
Medicine Management
Quality Assurance
Investigations/Audits/Q-Pulse
Health & Safety
Infection Control
Patient & Staff Engagement
The
role will be focused on supporting the department to maintain high standards
of quality in all areas of governance, supporting the Lead Radiographer, Team
Managers and Clinical Educator to ensure the department is compliant
operationally. The candidate should have a conscientious and forward thinking
mindset with a high attention to detail, there must also be a excellent time
management and ability to disseminate information in a wide range of formats
to clinical and non clinical staff.
About us
The
department is based across 2 sites, St James University Hospital (SJUH) and
Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). LGI is a major trauma and neuro-surgical
centre as well as the home of the Leeds Childrens Hospital, and SJUH a world
renowned oncology and transplant centre, and one of the largest teaching
hospitals in Europe. The MRI departments support a range of specialties
including neurosurgery, paediatrics, liver, oncology, urology, abdominal and
vascular surgery. MRI in Leeds is a diverse and interesting department to
work for, with Radiographers working closely with clinical teams to support
advanced imaging, particularly in Neurosciences, Paediatrics, Oncology and
Liver Imaging.
The
MRI department has 4 scanners on the St Jamess site - 1 x 1.5T Siemens Aera,
3 x 1.5T Siemens Sola. The Leeds General Infirmary is equipped with 2 x 1.5T
Siemens Sola, 1 x 3T Siemens Vida and 1x 3T GE intraoperative MRI suite.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See
attached Job Description and person specification for all details related to
this position.
Contact
the department for any queries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See
attached Job Description and person specification for all details related to
this position.
Contact
the department for any queries.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Take a leading role in clinical training programmes in specialist area. Acting as a source of highly specialist complex information to more junior staff.
- Experience in first-line supervision or management
- In depth knowledge of current protocols relating to all aspects of imaging practice
- Conduction of audit and appraisal programmes
- Evidence of advanced knowledge and specialist experience
- Knowledge of current radiographic and wider health issues
- Knowledge of imaging equipment and its use in different clinical environments
Desirable
- Experience of quality assurance and audit programmes
- Organisation of staff rota including covering for annual leave, sickness etc
- Recruitment and interview panel experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography Diploma of the College in Radiographers (Diagnostic) State Registration (HCPC) Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent in specialist area.
Desirable
- MSc in Radiography/higher diploma in Radiography
- Research module at degree level or evidence of research in practice
- Attendance on appraisal/assessor course
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Advanced interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), with management, staff and patients.
- Leading in the maintenance of a safe working environment, following trust and national policies and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative to solve problems and make decisions
- To supervise and teach in the workplace.
- Skilled computer operator in specialist area and advanced knowledge of expensive radiographic equipment
- Ability to deal under pressure and under varying frequencies of workflow.
- Ability to manage and delegate workflow of the department.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Take a leading role in clinical training programmes in specialist area. Acting as a source of highly specialist complex information to more junior staff.
- Experience in first-line supervision or management
- In depth knowledge of current protocols relating to all aspects of imaging practice
- Conduction of audit and appraisal programmes
- Evidence of advanced knowledge and specialist experience
- Knowledge of current radiographic and wider health issues
- Knowledge of imaging equipment and its use in different clinical environments
Desirable
- Experience of quality assurance and audit programmes
- Organisation of staff rota including covering for annual leave, sickness etc
- Recruitment and interview panel experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography Diploma of the College in Radiographers (Diagnostic) State Registration (HCPC) Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent in specialist area.
Desirable
- MSc in Radiography/higher diploma in Radiography
- Research module at degree level or evidence of research in practice
- Attendance on appraisal/assessor course
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Advanced interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), with management, staff and patients.
- Leading in the maintenance of a safe working environment, following trust and national policies and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative to solve problems and make decisions
- To supervise and teach in the workplace.
- Skilled computer operator in specialist area and advanced knowledge of expensive radiographic equipment
- Ability to deal under pressure and under varying frequencies of workflow.
- Ability to manage and delegate workflow of the department.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
