Principal Radiographer MRI

Job description

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an inspiring and experienced Principal Radiographer for MRI, to lead and develop a safe, timely, high-quality and forward-looking MRI service across the Health Board.

This is an opportunity for a highly skilled MRI professional, to take a senior leadership role within Radiology, shapingoperational service delivery, supporting innovation and ensuring patients receive timely, effective and compassionate care.

You will act as the lead professional for MRI, providing expert clinical and technical advice, setting standards, developing protocols and working closely with radiologists, radiographers, governance colleagues and senior managers to continuously improve the service.

Based within a supportive and ambitious Radiology service, the role offers the chance to influence Health Board-wide MRI strategy, lead service improvement, contribute to equipment planning and procurement, and develop a skilled, engaged and confident workforce.

Working in Hywel Dda also offers an excellent quality of life, with vibrant communities, coast and countryside, and the opportunity to make a visible difference to services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

Main duties of the job

The Principal Radiographer MRI will provide professional, operational and clinical leadership for the MRI modality. Theywill be responsible for the effective operational management of MRI services across the Health Board, ensuring services are safe, efficient, cost effective and responsive to the needs of patients, staff and the wider organisation.

You will lead on service development, quality improvement, clinical governance, MRI safety, audit, risk management, workforce planning and staff development, while contributing to operational planning, performance delivery and prudent use of resources.

The role will also involve developing and implementing clinical protocols and standard operating procedures, supporting equipment replacement and procurement, managing local MRI resources and budgets, and representing Radiology in relevant Health Board, All-Wales and UK-wide forums.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 01/12/26

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 01/12/26

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registration as a radiographer
• Masters level qualification in relevant specialty or the equivalent by possessing a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant specialty together with additional formal qualifications / study days / short courses and relevant experience.
• Have a full working knowledge of the regulatory framework relating to your area of practise

Desirable

• Management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a health-board wide service
• Experience of managing and supervising professional staff
• Substantial clinical experience within the modality.
• Experience in managing a diverse agenda and delivering against agreed targets
• Experience of leading change management and service development
• Performing audit and understanding the impact on clinical governance
• Teaching / mentoring / coaching skills
• Budget holder

Desirable

• Delivering innovative solutions to problems
• Procurement experience.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registration as a radiographer
• Masters level qualification in relevant specialty or the equivalent by possessing a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant specialty together with additional formal qualifications / study days / short courses and relevant experience.
• Have a full working knowledge of the regulatory framework relating to your area of practise

Desirable

• Management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a health-board wide service
• Experience of managing and supervising professional staff
• Substantial clinical experience within the modality.
• Experience in managing a diverse agenda and delivering against agreed targets
• Experience of leading change management and service development
• Performing audit and understanding the impact on clinical governance
• Teaching / mentoring / coaching skills
• Budget holder

Desirable

• Delivering innovative solutions to problems
• Procurement experience.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address

HDUHB - To be confirmed with candidate

HDUHB - To be confirmed with candidate

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

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