Ionising Radiation Operations Lead | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £66,582 - £77,368 Per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7932238/430-CC26-745A |
Summary
Ionising Radiation Operations Lead
Department: Imaging
Band 8B, £66,582 - £77,368 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you ready to embark on an exciting opportunity within the Imaging Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with expertise in CT, Interventional Radiology, trauma, acute and general radiography - or a combination of these - to join our team.
This is a unique leadership role offering the chance to shape and influence the future direction of our imaging services, with a strong emphasis on developing and embedding advanced practice across the department. We are looking for someone who brings not only strong clinical knowledge and experience, but also a forward-thinking, proactive approach, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior stakeholders. A key focus of the role will be driving imaging governance and continuously improving quality standards to ensure the highest level of patient care.
Join us in advancing the future of healthcare through innovation in imaging. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and ambitions, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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Interview date: 20 May 2026
Provide clinical and professional leadership for X-ray, CT, Interventional Radiology, and support services across all Trust sites.
Manage resources, budgets, staffing, and operational performance to ensure high-quality, safe patient care.
Drive service development, transformation, and continuous improvement, achieving KPIs and accreditation standards.
Lead workforce planning, staff supervision, training, and professional development, promoting a positive team culture and high staff retention.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver seamless patient pathways.
Implement and monitor clinical governance, quality standards, and risk management.
Contribute to business planning, service reporting, and strategic initiatives while maintaining own professional development and HCPC registration.
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.
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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Be accountable for own work, ensuring high patient care standards and supporting others.
Act as a specialist clinical resource to teams, managers, and colleagues across specialties.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
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 once enough applications 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 be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Monday 27 Apr 2026