Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity, we are hiring for MRI Superintendent Radiographer.
You will lead the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-quality MRI service across the sites served by the Basildon Hospital Radiology department. Acting as the site MR Responsible Person, they will provide expert clinical leadership, oversee MRI safety governance in partnership with MR Safety Experts and Officers, and ensure compliance with MR Local Rules and national standards.
The role combines strategic and operational management with advanced clinical practice, including protocol optimisation, complex case supervision and staff training. You will drive service development, capacity planning, equipment lifecycle management and quality improvement, while fostering a culture of patient safety, innovation and continuous professional development within the MRI team.
Main duties of the job
Lead the MRI service across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the MR Responsible Person and ensuring compliance with MR Local Rules and national safety standards. Provide strategic and operational leadership, including capacity planning to meet DM01 targets, managing extended day/weekend rotas, and integrating Community Diagnostic Centre and mobile solutions. Maintain advanced clinical practice for complex case supervision, protocol optimisation and troubleshooting. Oversee MRI safety governance, implant/device screening, Level-1 and Level-2 safety training, and emergency preparedness for quench, fire and cardiac arrest scenarios. Manage MRI equipment lifecycle, including procurement, acceptance testing, QA and coil management. Lead governance for gadolinium-based contrast agents and associated risk management. Recruit, appraise and develop MRI staff, deliver training packages, and ensure compliance with mandatory training. Drive service improvement, protocol standardisation and innovation through collaboration with radiologists, physicists and vendors.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The MRI Superintendent Radiographer will lead the MRI service across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the MR Responsible Person and ensuring compliance with MR Local Rules and national safety standards. The post holder will provide strategic and operational leadership, combining advanced clinical practice with service management. Approximately 20% of time will be dedicated to clinical duties, including complex case supervision, protocol optimisation and troubleshooting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leadership & Service Management: Provide expert leadership for MRI services, represent the modality at governance and performance meetings, and contribute to strategic planning.
- Safety & Governance: Maintain MRI safety governance, lead Level1 and Level2 MR safety training, oversee implant/device screening, and ensure emergency preparedness for quench, fire and cardiac arrest scenarios. Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
- Clinical Expertise: Deliver advanced MRI practice, vet referrals, supervise complex cases, and uphold best evidencebased protocols.
- Equipment & QA: Manage MRI equipment lifecycle, including procurement, acceptance testing, routine QA and coil management. Standardise protocols across all scanners.
- Capacity & Performance: Plan and monitor MRI capacity to meet DM01 targets, manage extended day/weekend rotas, and integrate Community Diagnostic Centre and mobile solutions. Report KPIs such as waiting times, turnaround and patient experience.
- Contrast & Risk Management: Lead governance for gadoliniumbased contrast agents, including screening, administration and adverse event audits.
- Education & Staff Development: Recruit, appraise and develop MRI staff, deliver training packages, and maintain compliance with mandatory training.
- Innovation & Research: Collaborate on protocol development, service improvement and research projects, supporting implementation of new technologies.
The post holder will act as a role model, maintain high standards of patient care and professional practice, and ensure compliance with Trust policies, HCPC code of conduct, and statutory requirements. This profile is not exhaustive and may be subject to review in line with service needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The MRI Superintendent Radiographer will lead the MRI service across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the MR Responsible Person and ensuring compliance with MR Local Rules and national safety standards. The post holder will provide strategic and operational leadership, combining advanced clinical practice with service management. Approximately 20% of time will be dedicated to clinical duties, including complex case supervision, protocol optimisation and troubleshooting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leadership & Service Management: Provide expert leadership for MRI services, represent the modality at governance and performance meetings, and contribute to strategic planning.
- Safety & Governance: Maintain MRI safety governance, lead Level1 and Level2 MR safety training, oversee implant/device screening, and ensure emergency preparedness for quench, fire and cardiac arrest scenarios. Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
- Clinical Expertise: Deliver advanced MRI practice, vet referrals, supervise complex cases, and uphold best evidencebased protocols.
- Equipment & QA: Manage MRI equipment lifecycle, including procurement, acceptance testing, routine QA and coil management. Standardise protocols across all scanners.
- Capacity & Performance: Plan and monitor MRI capacity to meet DM01 targets, manage extended day/weekend rotas, and integrate Community Diagnostic Centre and mobile solutions. Report KPIs such as waiting times, turnaround and patient experience.
- Contrast & Risk Management: Lead governance for gadoliniumbased contrast agents, including screening, administration and adverse event audits.
- Education & Staff Development: Recruit, appraise and develop MRI staff, deliver training packages, and maintain compliance with mandatory training.
- Innovation & Research: Collaborate on protocol development, service improvement and research projects, supporting implementation of new technologies.
The post holder will act as a role model, maintain high standards of patient care and professional practice, and ensure compliance with Trust policies, HCPC code of conduct, and statutory requirements. This profile is not exhaustive and may be subject to review in line with service needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography (Hons) or Diploma of College of Radiographers (or equivalent specialist training).
- Postgraduate training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- MR safety Training
- Management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience in MRI
- Experience of supervising/leading a team
Desirable
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Managing complex investigations
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, skills of negotiation and persuasion
Personal and People
Essential
- Leadership and Motivational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography (Hons) or Diploma of College of Radiographers (or equivalent specialist training).
- Postgraduate training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- MR safety Training
- Management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience in MRI
- Experience of supervising/leading a team
Desirable
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Managing complex investigations
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, skills of negotiation and persuasion
Personal and People
Essential
- Leadership and Motivational skills
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).
