Principal Radiographer MRI
Hywel Dda University Health Board
HDUHB - To be confirmed with candidate, SA31 2AFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,379 to £65,723
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 November 2026
10 days leftJob description
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an inspiring and experienced Principal Radiographer for MRI, to lead and develop a safe, timely, high-qua...
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.
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
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.
- 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
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)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
30 October 2026
Last checked
3 November 2026
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