MRI Clinical Manager in Belfast

Affidea is Europe's leading provider of out-of-hospital healthcare, operating over 420 centres across 14 countries, providing high-quality medical services to nearly 15 million patients every year. We specialise in advanced diagnostic imaging, community-based poly-clinics and specialist healthcare services. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality, accessible healthcare closer to the communities we serve.

In the UK and Ireland, Affidea operates a growing network of diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centres, delivering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, private insurers, employers, and other organisations. As part of our ongoing expansion, we're extending our presence into new regions, including our upcoming clinic in London and hospital in Belfast offering exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's shaping the future of accessible, community-based healthcare across the region.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated MRI Clinical Manager to join our team, providing high-quality MRI services across our Belfast and Omagh sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated radiographer to combine clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities in a patient-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality MRI examinations and exceptional patient care.
• Lead and support the MRI service, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery across multiple sites.
• Work independently as an Operator and Practitioner within professional and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain expert knowledge of MRI technology, safety standards and imaging protocols.
• Support clinical governance, quality assurance, audit and continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Act as a clinical expert, providing guidance, training and support to colleagues and wider healthcare teams.
• Manage patient records accurately and ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and legislation.
• Promote a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Leadership & Service Development

• Provide leadership and accountability for the safe and effective operation of the MRI service.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and best practice standards.
• Optimise scanner utilisation while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care.
• Support service planning, performance monitoring and operational efficiency.
• Drive innovation and help maximise the value of MRI as a diagnostic tool.

Staff Development

• Champion continuous professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning.
• Support the induction, training and development of radiography staff.
• Identify training needs and contribute to the delivery of educational programmes.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on excellence, development and patient-centred care.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: BSc Radiography/DCR(R) or equivalent, HCPC Registration, Minimum 4 years MRI Experience, Experience influencing change and excellence in a clinical environment.
• Desirable: Post Graduate Qualification in MR Imaging, Recognised cannulation course, Recognised Leadership course, Cardiac MRI experience is desirable.

Application Process: By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to Affidea as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 12 months from the date of your application. After this time, it will be deleted. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email Affidea recruitment stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application.