Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
MR Modality Lead
The closing date is 18 August 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, forward-thinking and inspirational MRI Radiographer to lead the MRI service at Hammersmith Hospital, one of the UK's leading centres for specialist imaging, cardiovascular care and research.

This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to manage a highly skilled team and shape the future of MRI services within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Working closely with MRI leaders across the Trust, you will drive service excellence, innovation, workforce development and outstanding patient care.

Hammersmith Hospital is home to three MRI scanners working 7 days a week and boasts a nationally recognised specialist portfolio, with particular strengths in advanced Cardiac MRI and a large, complex pacemaker (CIED) MRI programme.

The department delivers cutting-edge imaging for patients with highly specialised needs while supporting a strong culture of research, education and clinical innovation.

The successful candidate will combine extensive MRI expertise with exceptional leadership and people management skills. You will be passionate about developing teams, implementing service improvements, embracing change and delivering the highest standards of patient-centred care.

Join us and lead a service at the forefront of MRI practice, where specialist clinical work, research and innovation come together to make a real difference to patient care.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the professional leadership and management of all radiographers within the modality.
• To ensure that the service delivery is patient focused and of the highest quality.
• To ensure optimum efficiency and effective management of the radiographers within the unit.
• To assist in the formation of new policies, procedures and initiatives to improve current service delivery across all sites and aid in development of new services.
• Critically evaluate evidence to define the scope and standards of clinical practice.
• Uses specialised knowledge to advise others on the effective delivery of service.
• Clinical Responsibilities
• Regularly undertakes clinical work within specific modalities.
• To ensure that examinations are carried out to the agreed standard of the Directorate

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment Apply through our website.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £66,274 to £73,496 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-WCCS-2632
Job locations: Hammersmith Hospital, London, W12 0HS, United Kingdom

Job description
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or Equivalent
• Post graduate qualification in appropriate speciality or demonstrably working to an equivalent level of expertise in MRI
• Health & Care Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Post graduate study
• Management qualification

Experience
Essential

• 3 years' experience in MRI at Band 7 level
• Management experience
• Organisational experience
• Clinical governance awareness in relation to patient care
• Knowledge of developments within the profession

Desirable

• Cardiac MR Experience

Skills
Essential

• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Ability to teach and mentor students and staff
• Ability to administer IV injections
• Evidence of service redesign / modernisation skills
• Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances

Desirable

• Leadership / management training
• Teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
• Presentation skills

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: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Hammersmith Hospital, London, W12 0HS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Services Manager
Luis Alves
luis.alves@nhs.net
02033131026