Mri Clinical Lead

Job summary

Are you an experienced MRI Radiographer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for clinical leadership, service improvement and delivering outstanding patient care? If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic MRI team at the West Berkshire Community Hospital as an MRI Clinical Lead
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced MRI Radiographer to provide clinical leadership within the MRI service. The successful candidate will support the day‑to‑day running of the department, provide expert clinical guidance, lead on referral vetting and protocol optimisation, and work closely with the MRI Leads and Radiology Management Team to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and patient‑centred service.

Applicants must have significant post‑registration MRI experience, excellent clinical knowledge, and the leadership skills to support and develop colleagues while driving continuous service improvement.

The successful applicant will provide clinical leadership within the MRI service, supporting the safe, effective and efficient delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred imaging across the Community Diagnostic Centre at West Berkshire Community Hospital and, where required, the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Working closely with the MRI Leads, Consultant Radiologists and the Radiology Management Team, the post holder will provide expert clinical support, lead referral vetting, optimise MRI protocols and promote best practice in MRI safety and governance. They will ensure high standards of patient care, image quality and compliance with Trust, professional and national standards.

The role includes supervising, mentoring and developing MRI staff, supporting education, competency assessment, appraisal and clinical governance, while driving continuous quality improvement and service development.

Applicants must demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, make sound clinical decisions and work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Participation in extended service hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Applications are invited from experienced HCPC‑registered Diagnostic Radiographers with significant MRI experience who are committed to delivering clinical excellence, supporting colleagues and continually improving the MRI service.

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

Date posted: 18 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: UCGB7-CLINLEAD

Job locations: West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, Thatcham, RG18 3AS
, United Kingdom

• Supervises radiology staff working in own area of responsibility. Staff groups include Student and State Registered Radiographers, Health Care Assistants, Radiology Department Assistants and Administrative & Clerical staff
• Prioritises and plans the daily activities of the unit ensuring patients are imaged in a safe, timely and efficient manner; works in cooperation/conjunction with other staff groups
• Supports the Department Lead Radiographers with planning and management of staff deployment / rostering in own area of responsibility
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