The MRI Superintendent Radiographer leads the MRI department at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, running its daily operations and managing senior radiographers and clerical staff. The post holder keeps scans within NHS diagnostic targets, plans future service needs and personally scans patients across MRI, CT, X-ray and fluoroscopy. The work centres on ophthalmic and neurological patients, including those with sight‑threatening conditions and cancer, and includes MRI Safety Officer duties. HCPC registration and more than one year in a senior MRI role are required.
What the job involves
- Run day-to-day MRI operations, keeping scans within NHS diagnostic targets, prioritising clinical need and rearranging lists after equipment failure or cancellations
- Ensure a safe environment for staff and patients under MRI Safety Protocols and IR(ME)R 2024, and stay personally compliant
- Personally deliver high-quality MRI, CT, X-ray and fluoroscopy images for ophthalmic and neurological conditions, keeping up with developments in MRI
- Manage the clerical team to keep patient pathways running smoothly
- Delegate responsibilities to Senior Radiographers and support their induction, appraisal and training
- Undertake appraisals for Band 6 Senior Radiographers and Band 3 HCA/Clerical Officers, and manage sickness absence under Trust policy
- Co‑ordinate preventative maintenance, facilitate repairs, act on equipment faults and maintain an MRI service continuity plan
- Look after patients before, during and after examination, explaining procedures, keeping them informed of delays and highlighting urgent findings
- Cannulate patients and administer contrast media for MRI and CT in line with departmental protocol and Trust PGDs
- Serve as MRI Safety Officer, providing expertise in risk‑benefit analyses
- Vet and protocol X‑ray and CT examinations under IR(ME)R 2024
- Oversee quality assurance and cleanliness standards, design an MRI training programme with milestone competency checks, and document staff competencies
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Postgraduate Certificate in MRI, or 3 years' experience in a senior MRI role
Registration & licences
Experience
- More than 3 years' post‑qualification experience in MRI
- More than 1 year in a senior MRI role
- More than 2 years' post‑qualification experience in CT
- Competent in X‑ray and fluoroscopy techniques
- IV cannulation skills
Skills & knowledge
- Able to manage a clinical workload and meet deadlines
- Able to deal with patients presenting with a range of conditions
Nice to have
What’s offered
- Competitive salary including high‑cost area supplement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- 24/7 independent counselling support
- Career‑long learning and development opportunities
- Excellent transport connections
- Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop skills
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