Principal Radiographer MRI

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