MRI Modality Lead Radiographer, Band 8a

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and dynamic MRI Modality Lead (Band 8a) to provide professional, operational and strategic leadership for our MRI service.

This is a senior leadership role within Radiology, responsible for driving high-quality, safe and efficient MRI services across the Trust. The post holder will play a key role in shaping service delivery, workforce development, clinical governance and performance improvement, working closely with Radiologists, senior radiographers and operational colleagues.

An exciting element of this role is the opportunity to support the development and implementation of a new Cardiac MRI service, working in partnership with Radiologists, Cardiology and wider multidisciplinary teams. This will include service set-up, workforce development, governance and pathway design to support future diagnostic and clinical needs.

Additional working pattern details: Cross-site working required

Main duties of the job

The MRI Modality Lead will:

- Provide professional and operational leadership for the MRI service, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

- Hold direct line management responsibility for senior MRI staff and professional leadership responsibility for the wider MRI workforce.

- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, development and succession planning within MRI.

- Be accountable for MRI clinical governance, quality, safety and compliance, including MR safety and relevant regulatory standards.

- Lead performance management for MRI, including demand and capacity, utilisation, waiting times and productivity.

- Act as the senior radiographic advisor for MRI, working collaboratively with Radiologists and multidisciplinary teams.

- Support the development and implementation of a new Cardiac MRI service, contributing to service design, workforce capability, governance arrangements and operational delivery.

- Contribute to service development, transformation and business planning, supporting the Trust's strategic objectives.

- Promote a positive culture focused on quality improvement, staff wellbeing and continuous learning.

About us

We are one of the largest employers in Gloucestershire, delivering high-quality care across multiple hospital sites. Radiology is a central part of our Diagnostics & Specialties Division and plays a key role in supporting elective, urgent and emergency care pathways.

We value professionalism, collaboration and innovation, and we are committed to developing clinical leaders who can drive improvement while supporting and developing their teams. This role offers the opportunity to influence service development including new and expanding diagnostic services.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0254

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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