Superintendent Radiographer (MRI)

Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and NHS experienced Radiographer to join our existing MRI Management team, who over see a large dedicated MRI team. This position is cross site working at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Weston Park and Northern General sites.

The MRI service operates 7 days a week, with shift patterns covering 3 days a week, 7:20am till 20:30. We operate 8 MRI scanners consisting of 7 Siemens and 1 Philips 3T scanners, and cover all specialist areas such as MSK, gynae, urology, obstetrics, cardiology, vascular, neurology, breast, GI, oncology, radiotherapy planning and research, whilst performing specialist implant scanning.

We have a great history of high-quality care and clinical excellence as well as being innovative in medical research. This is an exciting time to consider joining our existing workforce with service development and planning at our forefront.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for an HCPC registered Radiographer who ideally has extensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary MRI service.

You will be the first line of management for the Radiographers and Clinical imaging assistants working within MRI. You will be accountable to the MRI Service Manager and will work closely with other MRI Superintendents, Practice educators, Radiographers, imaging assistants and Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP's) to maintain the high levels of service provision by both planning and prioritising when faced with demands on staffing and resources.

You will undertake appraisals for senior Radiographers and monitor mandatory training attendance records as well as sickness absence reviews in line with Trust requirements and to maintain good compliance with the directorate's targets.

You will be expected to undertake clinical work to a high standard alongside your managerial requirements so effective time management is essential.

We are aiming to recruit someone with excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills, a pleasant, professional and helpful manner, a flexible approach to working and an ability to switch between tasks and work under pressure. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate how they work within the Trusts core values during their daily practice, and demonstrate a high level of MRI and managerial expertise.

About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Directorate of Medical Imaging and Medical Physics (MIMP)is one of the largest and most diverse Directorates within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role of the Directorate is twofold:

• The provision of diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures.
• The provision of high quality scientific and technical services in Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.

The Directorate holds a budget of £33 million and employs some 690 members of staff who work across the five hospital sites within Sheffield.

MIMP is a key player in every aspect of the services the Trust provides and delivers services to other Trusts and external organisations.

This provides a unique infrastructure for advanced diagnostics and treatments in a safe environment with full legislative and best practice compliance, all of which is supported by our innovative capability.

The directorate is committed to staff development and offers a variety of training opportunities. As an organisation we aim to recruit those who uphold our values that are embedded in our belief to be a premier provider of health care in the region.

Details
Date posted: 14 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 190-1975-DIR
Job locations: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
Please ensure when completing your application you evidence how you meet each of the essential criteria.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• DCR or Bsc in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training, education or equivalent experience.

Experience
Essential

• Current and relevant post qualification experience.
• Participate in professional lectures, study days and workshops, developments and research and audit.
• CPD portfolio or relevant evidence.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Take responsibility for team development.
• Demonstrate good leadership qualities
• Ability to take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and workflow within designated teams.
• Ability to work alongside and supervise a team.
• Have sound IT skills covering Microsoft office, NHS systems, emails etc.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to understand and educate regarding new technology and equipment, both radiographic and computer based.
• Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
• Ability to act on own initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).