Job summary
Title: Imaging Quality & Governance Lead Radiographer
Department: Imaging
Band 8A, £55,690 - £62,682 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are seeking a highly skilled Imaging Quality & Governance Lead to join our dynamic imaging leadership and management team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient experience across our imaging services.
Due to expansion, imaging is seeking applicants for a newly established band 8A Imaging Quality & Governance Lead post. This role will enable and support UKAS/QSI accreditation, as well as CQC and IR(ME)R compliance within imaging.
You will lead and coordinate quality assurance programmes, develop and implement governance frameworks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in line with national standards and best practices. This is an exciting opportunity to influence service delivery within new purpose-built infrastructure, promote patient safety, and contribute to excellence in diagnostic imaging
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 03 November 2025
Main duties of the job
To hold responsibility for the strategic, operational and safe delivery of the imaging quality and governance programme.
The Imaging Quality and Governance Lead will design, provide, and deliver a robust quality and governance programme for staff within the department, responding to quality and governance agendas and legislation within the department, trust-wide, regionally and nationally.
The role will involve overseeing personnel assigned to undertake quality and governance within specific areas of imaging, providing managerial and professional clinical leadership to the department.
As a key member of the senior imaging management and leadership team, you will actively contribute to the delivery of a safe, patient centric, responsive and effective imaging service.
The post holder will lead on designing, implementing and maintaining policy pertinent to quality and governance for the imaging services offered at MKUH
About us
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.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead and support the imaging department in quality and governance initiatives, aligning with Trust policies and national regulations.Provide expert clinical advice and support across a wide range of radiology and imaging modalities to all Trust staff.Uphold professional standards as set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Royal College of Radiologists, and Society of Radiographers.Commit to ongoing professional development, embracing new techniques and technologies to maintain clinical excellence
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
NHS Staff Survey: Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
Free Refreshments
Great flexible workingopportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity, 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead and support the imaging department in quality and governance initiatives, aligning with Trust policies and national regulations.Provide expert clinical advice and support across a wide range of radiology and imaging modalities to all Trust staff.Uphold professional standards as set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Royal College of Radiologists, and Society of Radiographers.Commit to ongoing professional development, embracing new techniques and technologies to maintain clinical excellence
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
NHS Staff Survey: Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
Free Refreshments
Great flexible workingopportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity, 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
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiographer degree or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Post graduate qualification in relevant clinical area or equivalent experience
- Current knowledge and understanding of the NHS constitution
- Trust vision, values, and strategic objectives
- Able to practically apply a range of specialist knowledge and expertise to leadership of given service areas
- In depth knowledge of CQC, QSI and UKAS BS70000 accreditation and how they relate to the acute and imaging setting
- Able to develop and maintain the departmental Quality Management System (QMS)
- Able to analyze and review a range of diverse and highly complex and sometimes conflicting information
- Understand relevant legislation relating to Imaging, Clinical Governance, Health and Safety, NHS codes of conduct and employment law
- Knowledge of a wide range of best imaging practice and improvement processes
- Strategic awareness within healthcare
- Holds clinical knowledge and experience working at a senior level in the acute setting.
- Able to develop and implement strategies for Imaging to gain accreditation to QSI/UKAS BS70000 standards
- Knowledge of the Quality Standards for Imaging Networks (QSIN)
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice)
- 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)
Desirable
- oPost graduate management or project management qualification or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, lead and advise on a program to attain the QSI or UKAS BS70000 accreditation across all imaging modalities
- Evidence of personal achievement of results through strong leadership skills and implementation strategies.
- Good organisational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and willingness to learn and develop and able to inspire this attribute in others.
- Logical approach to problem solving.
- Able to analyse and interpret complex data
- Resilient and able to manage as well as prioritize conflicting demands.
- Proven ability to deliver a high-quality service.
- Confident to lead on transformation projects and service change or re-design with a focus on productivity and efficiency
- Can effectively manage and lead multi-professional teams with a focus on productivity and efficiency.
- Capable of developing protocols and implementing audits, policies, and procedures
- Personnel management skills including recruitment and selection and performance management.
- Manage challenging situations and challenging relationships
- Contributes to the development of business plans and service development
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Deputise for Operational Leads as required
- Effective handling of complaints or incidents with a focus on learning
- Able to teach and present to other staff
- Willing to coach, mentor, and develop other staff.
- Maintain continued professional development in line with HCPC requirements
Communication
Essential
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to deal with confidential, stressful, and difficult situations sensitively with a wide range of people and build credibility quickly.
- Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and as part of a multi-professional team
- Professional approach to work, appearance, and conduct.
- Excellent report writing skills
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills to allow divisional strategic objectives to be obtained
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiographer degree or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Post graduate qualification in relevant clinical area or equivalent experience
- Current knowledge and understanding of the NHS constitution
- Trust vision, values, and strategic objectives
- Able to practically apply a range of specialist knowledge and expertise to leadership of given service areas
- In depth knowledge of CQC, QSI and UKAS BS70000 accreditation and how they relate to the acute and imaging setting
- Able to develop and maintain the departmental Quality Management System (QMS)
- Able to analyze and review a range of diverse and highly complex and sometimes conflicting information
- Understand relevant legislation relating to Imaging, Clinical Governance, Health and Safety, NHS codes of conduct and employment law
- Knowledge of a wide range of best imaging practice and improvement processes
- Strategic awareness within healthcare
- Holds clinical knowledge and experience working at a senior level in the acute setting.
- Able to develop and implement strategies for Imaging to gain accreditation to QSI/UKAS BS70000 standards
- Knowledge of the Quality Standards for Imaging Networks (QSIN)
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice)
- 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)
Desirable
- oPost graduate management or project management qualification or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, lead and advise on a program to attain the QSI or UKAS BS70000 accreditation across all imaging modalities
- Evidence of personal achievement of results through strong leadership skills and implementation strategies.
- Good organisational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and willingness to learn and develop and able to inspire this attribute in others.
- Logical approach to problem solving.
- Able to analyse and interpret complex data
- Resilient and able to manage as well as prioritize conflicting demands.
- Proven ability to deliver a high-quality service.
- Confident to lead on transformation projects and service change or re-design with a focus on productivity and efficiency
- Can effectively manage and lead multi-professional teams with a focus on productivity and efficiency.
- Capable of developing protocols and implementing audits, policies, and procedures
- Personnel management skills including recruitment and selection and performance management.
- Manage challenging situations and challenging relationships
- Contributes to the development of business plans and service development
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Deputise for Operational Leads as required
- Effective handling of complaints or incidents with a focus on learning
- Able to teach and present to other staff
- Willing to coach, mentor, and develop other staff.
- Maintain continued professional development in line with HCPC requirements
Communication
Essential
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to deal with confidential, stressful, and difficult situations sensitively with a wide range of people and build credibility quickly.
- Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and as part of a multi-professional team
- Professional approach to work, appearance, and conduct.
- Excellent report writing skills
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills to allow divisional strategic objectives to be obtained
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
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).
