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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

About

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust currently touches the lives of half a million patients every year through the provision of high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. We offer services to a million local residents across Berkshire including:

Acute medical services at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading

Ophthalmology services at Prince Charles Eye Unit, Windsor

Dialysis services in Windsor

Day surgery and acute outpatient services at West Berkshire Community Hospital

Cancer, renal and outpatient services in Bracknell

Outpatient services at Townlands Hospital, Henley.

We are one of the largest employers in the local area with nearly 7,000 staff.

Despite challenges we have continued our progress towards being an outstanding organisation through our vision of “Seamless Excellence in Health Care Delivery and Outcomes” and living by our core values:

CARE - Compassionate Aspirational Resourceful Excellent

The Trust’s services are organised around patient needs through the establishment of the Networked (long term conditions), Urgent (emergency) and Planned (elective) care groups.

We are working to improve health and care in practical ways through local collaboration. This is through our Sustainability and transformation partnerships and accountable care system.

Clinical teams are at the heart of running the Trust, working in partnership to serve the best interests of patients and our communities.

Our plans for the future include continuing modernisation of our sites to provide state-of-the-art facilities for our patients and staff.

Source = Trust Web-site

Contact

Address: Royal Berkshire Hospital; London Road; Reading; Berkshire; RG1 5AN
Contact Number: 0118 322 6997

Find out more

Jobs Website

Open

Ref: 193-8157824UCGB7-CLINLEAD Vacancy ID: 8157824

WBCH_Band_7 MR Clinical Lead

Accepting applications until: 01-Sep-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 01-Sep-2026 23:59

Location

Site: West Berkshire Community Hospital
Address: London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire
Town: Thatcham
Postcode: RG18 3AS
Major / Minor Region: Berkshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 7)

Specialty

Main area: Radiology - MRI Scanner

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.

Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Managerial:

1. Supervises radiology staff working in own area of responsibility. Staff groups include Student and State Registered Radiographers, Health Care Assistants, Radiology Department Assistants and Administrative & Clerical staff

2. Prioritises and plans the daily activities of the unit ensuring patients are imaged in a safe, timely and efficient manner; works in cooperation/conjunction with other staff groups

3. Supports the Department Lead Radiographers with planning and management of staff deployment / rostering in own area of responsibility

4. Assists the Department Lead Radiographers in performing appraisals for the above staff groups under the Trust’s Values In Action process, with support from the DM or Deputy as appropriate; ensures that Trust targets for completed appraisals are met.

5. Monitors the performance of staff working in own area of responsibility against set competencies, rectifying any errors and reporting to the DM, Deputy or Lead Radiographers as necessary

6. Supports the Lead Radiographers in undertaking the first stages of performance management in line with Trust policy; escalates issues to the DM as necessary

7. Performs Return to Work interviews in accordance with Trust policy; undertakes first stages of absence management notifying the DM or Deputy of any issues

8. Assists in the recruitment and selection of staff within own area of responsibility; actively promotes diversity in the recruitment, management and development of staff. Ensures relevant paperwork is completed for new starters, leavers etc.

9. Supports the Lead Radiographers in the management of annual leave within own area of responsibility via Optimise; ensures that leave requirements are balanced against service needs and that Trust and departmental leave policies are followed

10. Monitors expenditure against budget for own area of responsibility; has access to financial management information as appropriate

11. Is responsible for the efficient use of resources within own area of responsibility. Manages stock levels and submits orders via the eProcurement System

12. Is authorised signatory for overtime payments, on-call payments and expense claims for staff within own area of responsibility

13. Is responsible for ensuring safe use of equipment; ensures appropriate preventative maintenance and records thereof

14. Undertakes basic troubleshooting of equipment; is able to identify faults and accurately communicate information to engineers as necessary

15. Is involved in the evaluation, procurement and implementation of new equipment in conjunction with the Lead Radiographers, DM/Deputy and relevant Consultant Radiologists; this may include participation in the tendering process and in the preparation of business cases etc.

16. Contributes to strategic planning and service development in conjunction with the Lead Radiographers, DM and Clinical Lead, as appropriate

17. Works with the Lead Radiographers, DM and/or Deputy to develop local Business Continuity Plans

18. Contributes to the development and implementation of Clinical Governance processes relevant to own area of responsibility; attends the monthly Radiology Clinical Governance meetings

19. Ensures appropriateness and currency of documentation in own area of responsibility; supports the Lead Radiographers in the preparation and review of local documentation including Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessments etc. Ensures local risk assessments are incorporated into the Radiology Risk Register

20. Ensures local data compliance and IT security consistent with Trust policies and practices

21. Is responsible for the timely and effective management of complaints relating to own area of responsibility, in conjunction with the Lead Radiographers, DM or Deputy

22. Ensures all clinical incidents relating to own area of responsibility are appropriately recorded via the Datix system and notified to the Lead Radiographers, DM or Deputy

23. Represents own specialist area of responsibility / subdivision at the monthly Radiology Leads meetings

24. Supports the Associate Director and Clinical Lead in the delivery of a high quality, cost effective and professional Radiology Service

Clinical:

25. Undertakes all aspect of radiography relevant to own area of responsibility. Works to a consistently high standard and ensures radiation doses are kept to a minimum using the ALARP principle and dose reduction factors.

26. Assesses and justifies referrals under IRR, IR(ME)R, following current practitioner guidelines

27. Makes autonomous decisions regarding the appropriateness of examinations as an aid to clinical diagnosis; works to a high standard of technique and patient positioning

28. Possesses specialist knowledge and experience as appropriate to grade and area of responsibility; is able to function as a role model and provide support to more junior staff

29. Performs cannulation and intravenous contrast administration; undertakes appropriate training and assessment and works in accordance with Trust policy

30. Participates in the provision of out-of-hours services as required

31. Is responsible for ensuring accurate patient records, including radiation dose and exposure factors

32. Leads the Quality Assurance equipment testing programme for own area of responsibility

33. Uses the Radiology Information System (RIS) for patient registration, X-Ray ordering and scheduling; runs ad hoc activity reports etc., as required

34. Uses the Picture Archive & Communication System (PACS) to ensure optimum image quality; reviews images and reports

35. Provides support and reassurance to patients attending the Radiology Department; is able to overcome barriers to understanding and is able to convey sensitive information in an appropriate manner

Teaching, Training & Research:

36. In conjunction with the Lead Radiographers, DM and Training Officer is responsible for the training and induction of staff in own area of responsibility. Staff groups include Student and State Registered Radiographers (including Return to Practice), Health Care Assistants, Radiology Department Assistants and Administrative & Clerical staff

Performs staff appraisals under the Trust’s ‘Values in Action’ process. Assesses the training and development needs of staff up to and including Band 6 Radiographers
Assesses the knowledge and proficiency of staff, addressing training needs as appropriate and reporting any deficiencies to the DM
Monitors and records mandatory training for staff working in own area of responsibility
In conjunction with the Lead Radiographers and DM develops competencies for staff participating in the provision of out-of-hours services; assesses and signs off staff against agreed competencies
Participates in Research & Development initiatives, as appropriate
Participates in departmental audit programmes as required.

Professional role responsibilities:

Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Society of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct and Trust and NHS protocols and guidelines. Is accountable for own practice and maintenance of HCPC registration status.
Develops own skills, maintaining and developing competencies across the repertoire of the department as appropriate.
Exercises autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries, working independently and without supervision in the provision of the service
Ensures consistent high quality of images and clinical standards in own area of responsibility
Participates in the Trust appraisal programme ‘Values in Action’, and works towards addressing own development needs. To include attendance on mandatory training courses.
Demonstrates active participation in Continuous Professional Development, ensuring personal standards of clinical proficiency are maintained
Displays and maintains an appropriate level of IT skills

General Responsibilities:

Is responsible for the assessment, planning and prioritisation of tasks within area of responsibility, ensuring performance target are met
Communicates effectively with other staff groups, both internal and external. These include clinicians and other healthcare professionals, senior Trust management, patients and their representatives, external agencies, commercial suppliers, service engineers and visitors to the department
Is conversant with departmental policies, and supports the DM in ensuring that staff performance complies with professional standards.
Is aware of the requirements of Clinical Governance, Data Protection, Patient Confidentiality, IR(ME)R and local and national Health and Safety Policies.
Abides by current policies and procedures of the Trust and/or the Radiology Department, and complies with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Assists in improving departmental quality by challenging and questioning practice, contributing ideas and recommending changes as appropriate
Participates in departmental and team meetings as appropriate
Provides cross-cover and support for other Band 7 Lead Radiographers, as required
Deputises for the Deputy DM, as required
Undertakes other duties appropriate to grade, as delegated by the DM or Deputy

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Staff Benefits

Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
NHS pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Money Advice Service
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
On-site nursery (based at RBH)
Full educational library services
Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
Bus to work scheme
Excellent rail and bus links
A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.

After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system (TRAC). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period.

The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography State registration: HCPC
Evidence of significant continuous professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential criteria

Demonstrable experience performing a broad range of routine and complex MRI examinations.
Experience of MRI safety management and application of national MRI safety guidance.
Experience of vetting MRI referrals and optimising imaging protocols.
Experience supervising, supporting and mentoring radiographers and students.
Experience participating in service development, quality improvement or clinical governance initiatives.

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Tania Cortico Leitao
Job title: Operational Lead MRI
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0163 527 3378
Additional information: If you are interested in applying for the MRI Clinical Lead position and would like to find out more about the role, my working days are Tuesday to Friday.