MRI Lead Radiographer

Overview

We are a friendly, dynamic, and busy team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care. Our department prides itself on being welcoming, supportive, and collaborative, ensuring new colleagues feel valued from day one.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced MRI Radiographer to oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of our MRI Department, working closely with the MRI Principal Radiographer. This is a hands-on clinical role, requiring extensive MRI knowledge and expertise, alongside a strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of service.

Our service operates across Arrowe Park Hospital and the Clatterbridge Diagnostic Centre, with staff rotating between both locations. We are equipped with three state-of-the-art Philips MRI scanners featuring the latest deep-learning iterative reconstruction software. We expect another brand-new scanner to be operational by spring 2026.

We deliver a wide range of imaging services, including paediatric GA lists, Radiographer-led pacemaker lists, small bowel imaging and breast imaging, offering an exciting and varied clinical environment.

• Clinical Leadership:
  Act as the clinical lead MRI Radiographer, performing a wide range of complex examinations and supporting the MRI Principal Radiographer in leading radiographers and Clinical Support Workers in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Service Delivery:
  Ensure the smooth operation of the MRI department, maintaining high standards of patient care and managing the in-patient waiting list effectively.
• Education & Training:
  Organise and oversee the training and education of radiographers and students, including delivery of competency assessments across all aspects of MRI scanning.
• Service Improvement:
  Work with the MRI Principal Radiographer and Cross-Sectional Imaging Manager to drive continuous improvement, using modern methods to enhance productivity, support workforce transformation, and contribute to service redesign.
• Quality Assurance:
  Lead the MRI QA programme, participate in CPD, audits, and mandatory training, and contribute to the planning, selection, and procurement of new technology and associated facilities.
• Professional Standards:
  Take responsibility for your own professional development, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and uphold the highest standards of professional behaviour.
• Health & Safety:
  Ensure the safety of patients, colleagues, and visitors by adhering to all magnet safety policies and procedures and all Trust governance policies.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula with a coastline and countryside surroundings, serving a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, employing over 6,000 staff. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is accessible with excellent transport links to major cities and neighbouring North Wales.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Brian Devlin, Cross-sectional Imaging Manager. Email: , Tel:

Ms Paula Quilliam, Principal MRI Radiographer. Tel: . Email: