MRI Mobile Lead Radiographer

• Salary: Depending on experience 
• Town/City: Person must be based within the regions of Midlands/Three Counties (Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire)
• Service Location: Various locations around the UK according to MRI mobile clinical services and those in the future.
• Contract Type: Permanent. Full time 37.5hpw Monday – Sunday.
• Hybrid role split: Clinical on mobiles 80%, Administration 20% (flexible)

The job

To work across various locations around the UK, visited by the MRI mobile fleet, supporting the MRI Mobile Superintendent Radiographer and working with all stakeholders to promote the development of mobile clinical imaging services with hospital sites and partner organisations within the NHS and private sector in line with the strategic objectives of the Charity. 

Assist onsite set up of new mobile services ensuring the delivery of high-quality mobile MRI scanning services and ensure an integrated clinical service is maintained as directed by the MRI Mobile Superintendent and Operations Manager. 

Supervise the day-to-day smooth running of the MRI mobile scanning lists in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements.  
 
Provide training and safety education to all who work on the mobiles at client sites.

Plan and set standards to direct department goals in accordance with Cobalt and legislative quality assurance programmes, undertake audit of performance against departmental and corporate targets and action improvements. 

This is a hybrid leadership role with a clinical commitment undertaking scanning sessions on the mobile MRI services and an administrative role supporting the MRI Mobile Superintendent Radiographer with site set up, compliance and management of workforce appraisal, performance and training. (Approx 80% clinical to 20% administrative split) 

This role is considered full time based on 37.5 hours per week and worked across seven days, between Mon-Sun to ensure the Lead Radiographer is available to support staff across the week. Flexible working opportunities are available at Cobalt and part time contracts may be considered for exceptional candidates. 

As a Cobalt MRI radiographer your high level of professionalism, technical skills and strong patient care will reflect the charity’s values and ensure a safe, reliable and efficient MRI service is maintained for our patients.

Full job description

Key areas of responsibility

• Deputise for the MRI Mobile Superintendent Radiographer in their absence. 
• Maintain effective daily communication with the MRI Mobile Superintendent Radiographer and Operations Manager to ensure the smooth running of the mobile services at various client sites. 
• Ensure strong communication across medical staff and non-medical staff at all sites to create an efficient work environment. 
• Assist with quality standards including QSI (Quality Standard for Imaging) and ISO accreditations on mobile services. 
• Assist the Director of Clinical Operations in carrying out their legal duties as registered CQC (Care Quality Commission) Manager for the mobile services. 
• To support the service during external visits by Trust or industry stakeholders including CQC and QSI inspectors. 
• Responsible for keeping open communication pathways with line managers regarding the service. 
• Ensure the mobile services operate to the highest level of clinical and operational governance. Develop and introduce policy, procedures and processes collaboratively with line managers and stakeholders within the Trust relevant to the service, ensuring continuous improvement and patient experience. 
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams in area of work and respond to the clinical requests from Consultant Radiologists in accordance with agreed protocols. 
• Responsible for the organisation and smooth running of day-to-day scanning lists. 
• Responsible for all staff induction training at the mobile locations, MRI safety awareness training, cannulation and administration of contrast agents, maintenance of training records and successful completion of competency frameworks for all Cobalt/non-Cobalt staff working on the mobile services.
• Work with line managers to maintain appropriate staffing levels and skill mix as appropriate to maintain adequate service provision in the absence of the MRI Superintendent Radiographer and Operations Manager. 
• Undertake appraisal and performance management of mobile radiographers and clinical imaging assistants, set objectives and personal development plans. 
• Support line managers in the selection, interview and recruitment of prospective staff. 
• Participate in the on-call rota for MRI mobile/relocatable logistics, breakdowns and staffing. 

Skills and experience

• HCPC registration 
• DCR or BSc in Radiography 
• Post Graduate qualification in CT, MRI or PET/CT or equivalent is desirable. 
• Demonstrable experience in MRI covering all body areas, techniques and contrast media management at a senior level. 
• An in-depth knowledge of theoretical and clinical MRI is essential.  
• Experience of delivering clinical diagnostic services including the development and implementation of processes and pathways to improve patient and staff experience. 
• Experience of managing clinical teams and their performance is essential
• High level of professionalism and technical standard of work compliant with relevant Codes of Practice. 
• Flexible approach to working 
• UK driving license

Cobalt

Cobalt is an innovative and dynamic medical imaging charity delivering diagnostic imaging services across the country through dedicated imaging centres in Cheltenham and Birmingham and a fleet of mobile CT and MRI scanners. Scanning over 160,000 patients each year, the charity invests in the very latest imaging technology to support the NHS. 

Cobalt supports a wide range of training and education programmes and aspires to develop and introduce a comprehensive and structured education and development package for radiographers who want to specialise in cross sectional radiography, and host trainees, radiography students and apprentices from several Universities. 
 
We are offering an experienced radiographer the opportunity to support the MRI Mobile Superintendent Radiographer to deliver high quality and safe MRI mobile services on behalf of the Charity, working closely with NHS Trusts and other healthcare organisations. 

You will have an excellent knowledge of clinical services and governance, including health and safety and have strong people management skills. There will be a desire to support the development of staff and students, particularly supporting education programmes with the objective to implement an integrated and effective workforce.

Benefits and rewards 

• Salary matched to your skills and experience
• Great working environment
• Work with a wide range of specialised equipment
• Generous company salary-sacrifice pension scheme
• 27 days holiday plus public holidays rising with service
• Life assurance cover at 4 x annual salary
• Support for professional and personal wellbeing
• Employee benefits programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car allowance for eligible mobile worker roles
• Complementary healthcare benefit scheme
• Service recognition

Please be aware that Cobalt is not able to sponsor non-EU/EEA Tier 2 applications

How to apply

To apply, please read through the job description and personal specification, download an application form from the menu on the right and upload it along with your CV and cover letter.

Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once sufficient applications have been received.