Nuffield Health

MRI Team Lead

The closing date is 07 August 2025

Job summary

Job Description MRI Team Lead Newcastle Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Part time Up to £50,000 pro rata depending on experience 34.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Clinical Leadership: Act as the lead MRI radiographer, ensuring safe and effective delivery of MRI services. Independently perform a wide range of MRI procedures, including advanced and specialist scans. Maintain compliance with MHRA guidelines, IR(ME)R, IRR, and Nuffield Health protocols. Operational Management: Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, workflow, and scanner utilisation. Support the Radiology Manager in departmental planning, audits, and quality assurance. Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Team Development: Supervise, mentor, and support radiographers, students, and new staff. Lead on training initiatives and promote continuous professional development. Foster a positive, collaborative team environment. Patient Care: Deliver compassionate, individualised care to all patients. Ensure a safe and welcoming environment, maintaining dignity and respect. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

About us

At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0088588

Job locations

Clayton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 1JP

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 1JP


Job description

Job responsibilities

MRI Team Lead Newcastle Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Part time Up to £50,000 pro rata depending on experience 34.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. As the MRI Team Lead at Nuffield Health Newcastle, you will be responsible for the clinical and operational leadership of the MRI service. You will ensure the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred imaging service while supporting the Radiology Manager in strategic planning and service development. Key Responsibilities:

  • Clinical Leadership:
  • Act as the lead MRI radiographer, ensuring safe and effective delivery of MRI services.
  • Independently perform a wide range of MRI procedures, including advanced and specialist scans.
  • Maintain compliance with MHRA guidelines, IR(ME)R, IRR, and Nuffield Health protocols.
  • Operational Management:
  • Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, workflow, and scanner utilisation.
  • Support the Radiology Manager in departmental planning, audits, and quality assurance.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Team Development:
  • Supervise, mentor, and support radiographers, students, and new staff.
  • Lead on training initiatives and promote continuous professional development.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
  • Patient Care:
  • Deliver compassionate, individualised care to all patients.
  • Ensure a safe and welcoming environment, maintaining dignity and respect.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Qualifications & Experience:
  • BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent).
  • HCPC registration.
  • Postgraduate qualification in MRI (desirable).
  • Radiation Protection Supervisor and MRSO training (desirable).
  • Proven experience in MRI, including leadership or supervisory roles.
  • Strong knowledge of MRI safety, protocols, and quality standards.
  • Skills & Attributes:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to lead by example and inspire a high-performing team.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    MRI Team Lead Newcastle Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Part time Up to £50,000 pro rata depending on experience 34.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. As the MRI Team Lead at Nuffield Health Newcastle, you will be responsible for the clinical and operational leadership of the MRI service. You will ensure the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred imaging service while supporting the Radiology Manager in strategic planning and service development. Key Responsibilities:

  • Clinical Leadership:
  • Act as the lead MRI radiographer, ensuring safe and effective delivery of MRI services.
  • Independently perform a wide range of MRI procedures, including advanced and specialist scans.
  • Maintain compliance with MHRA guidelines, IR(ME)R, IRR, and Nuffield Health protocols.
  • Operational Management:
  • Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, workflow, and scanner utilisation.
  • Support the Radiology Manager in departmental planning, audits, and quality assurance.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Team Development:
  • Supervise, mentor, and support radiographers, students, and new staff.
  • Lead on training initiatives and promote continuous professional development.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
  • Patient Care:
  • Deliver compassionate, individualised care to all patients.
  • Ensure a safe and welcoming environment, maintaining dignity and respect.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Qualifications & Experience:
  • BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent).
  • HCPC registration.
  • Postgraduate qualification in MRI (desirable).
  • Radiation Protection Supervisor and MRSO training (desirable).
  • Proven experience in MRI, including leadership or supervisory roles.
  • Strong knowledge of MRI safety, protocols, and quality standards.
  • Skills & Attributes:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to lead by example and inspire a high-performing team.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent).
    • HCPC registration.
    • Postgraduate qualification in MRI (desirable).
    • Radiation Protection Supervisor and MRSO training (desirable).

    Experience

    Essential

    • Proven experience in MRI, including leadership or supervisory roles.
    • Strong knowledge of MRI safety, protocols, and quality standards.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent).
    • HCPC registration.
    • Postgraduate qualification in MRI (desirable).
    • Radiation Protection Supervisor and MRSO training (desirable).

    Experience

    Essential

    • Proven experience in MRI, including leadership or supervisory roles.
    • Strong knowledge of MRI safety, protocols, and quality standards.

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Clayton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 1JP

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    NE2 1JP


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Clayton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 1JP

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    NE2 1JP


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    10 July 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £45,000 to £50,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    JR0088588

    Job locations

    Clayton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 1JP

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    NE2 1JP


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