Imaging Advanced Practice and Innovation Lead Radiographer
| Posting date: | 07 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,690 - £62,682 Per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 November 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7533304/430-CC25-82A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Title: Imaging Advanced Practice and Innovation Lead Radiographer
Department:Imaging
Band 8A, £55,690 - £62,682 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for an accomplished Imaging Advanced Practice & Innovation Lead to join our forward-thinking imaging leadership team. In this key role, you will drive the highest standards in diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures, champion advanced practice principles, and enhance the overall patient experience.
As part of our service expansion, we are pleased to offer a newly created Band 8A position. This role will spearhead innovation within imaging services, integrating both workforce development and digital technologies to transform patient care.
You will lead and manage advanced practice initiatives, focusing on safety and increased efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of imaging services within our state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note that weare not able tooffer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date:w/c 06 November 2025
The postholder will collaborate with a variety of local, regional, and national partners to support the development, implementation, and delivery of innovative and advanced practice solutions. They will also help establish effective performance measures to monitor progress.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading the adoption of new technologies within imaging services.
• Ensuring robust information governance and support systems are in place.
• Enhancing the Trust’s capability and capacity for growth in imaging innovation and advanced practice.
• Maximising opportunities for innovation and advanced practice in imaging.
• Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators relevant to imaging innovation and advanced practice.
• Developing business cases that showcase innovation and advanced practice, highlighting cost efficiencies in service delivery.
The role requires delivering expert-level diagnostic imaging services, utilizing advanced clinical skills across a broad range of imaging modalities.
You will work autonomously within established guidelines, collaborating closely with key stakeholders within our Trust.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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To engage with other clinicians across professions in the development and advancement of innovative practice requiring the planning and organisation of a broad range of complex issues and components in order to formulate plans and strategies to implement improved service delivery.
To lead evidence-based reconfiguration of existing clinical practices through clinical audit and research to underpin and inform changes of clinical practice.
Present information and participate in meetings, including imaging and divisional meetings.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
NHS Staff Survey: 73.4% of our staff feel they receive the respect they deserve from colleagues—a meaningful improvement from last year. At MKUH, mutual respect isn’t just a value—it’s a daily reality. .
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
Free Refreshments
Great flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity,and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date onceenoughapplications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025
Title: Imaging Advanced Practice and Innovation Lead Radiographer
Department:Imaging
Band 8A, £55,690 - £62,682 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for an accomplished Imaging Advanced Practice & Innovation Lead to join our forward-thinking imaging leadership team. In this key role, you will drive the highest standards in diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures, champion advanced practice principles, and enhance the overall patient experience.
As part of our service expansion, we are pleased to offer a newly created Band 8A position. This role will spearhead innovation within imaging services, integrating both workforce development and digital technologies to transform patient care.
You will lead and manage advanced practice initiatives, focusing on safety and increased efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of imaging services within our state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note that weare not able tooffer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date:w/c 06 November 2025
The postholder will collaborate with a variety of local, regional, and national partners to support the development, implementation, and delivery of innovative and advanced practice solutions. They will also help establish effective performance measures to monitor progress.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading the adoption of new technologies within imaging services.
• Ensuring robust information governance and support systems are in place.
• Enhancing the Trust’s capability and capacity for growth in imaging innovation and advanced practice.
• Maximising opportunities for innovation and advanced practice in imaging.
• Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators relevant to imaging innovation and advanced practice.
• Developing business cases that showcase innovation and advanced practice, highlighting cost efficiencies in service delivery.
The role requires delivering expert-level diagnostic imaging services, utilizing advanced clinical skills across a broad range of imaging modalities.
You will work autonomously within established guidelines, collaborating closely with key stakeholders within our Trust.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH -News - Milton Keynes University Hospital-
For further information about Milton Keynes please visit -Visit Milton Keynes
To engage with other clinicians across professions in the development and advancement of innovative practice requiring the planning and organisation of a broad range of complex issues and components in order to formulate plans and strategies to implement improved service delivery.
To lead evidence-based reconfiguration of existing clinical practices through clinical audit and research to underpin and inform changes of clinical practice.
Present information and participate in meetings, including imaging and divisional meetings.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
NHS Staff Survey: 73.4% of our staff feel they receive the respect they deserve from colleagues—a meaningful improvement from last year. At MKUH, mutual respect isn’t just a value—it’s a daily reality. .
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
Free Refreshments
Great flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity,and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date onceenoughapplications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025