Job Overview
This is a full‑time post; however, preferred working hours can be discussed at interview. If you would like to explore this prior to applying, please contact us using the details below.
Key Responsibilities;
Providing line management and supervision for the RDA support workforce while maintaining specialist clinical radiographic skills.
Delivering HR responsibilities for the RDA staff group, alongside day‑to‑day operational duties.
Deputising for the Daily Coordinators when required to support smooth departmental operations.
Acting as a key link between Radiologists and the RDA team to ensure the efficiency, quality, and continuity of the Radiology service.
Main duties of the job
Main duties;
Provide line management and supervision for the RDA staff group within Radiology while maintaining specialist clinical radiographic skills.
Ensure safe and appropriate RDA staffing levels, including:
arranging cover for staff sickness
arranging cover for gaps in the out‑of‑hours rota
Organise and prioritise daily workload within delegated areas of responsibility, maximising efficiency and making best use of available resources.
Apply professional judgement and experience to ensure that best clinical practice is consistently upheld.
Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations and produce high‑quality diagnostic images:
across a wide range of clinical specialities, including more specialised modalities
for a diverse range of patient types
both autonomously and as part of a multi‑professional team
in accordance with professional, departmental, and legal standards
Deliver a high standard of patient care to individuals with varied and often complex needs.
Independently assess each patient and adapt radiographic techniques to meet their clinical and physical requirements.
Participate in out‑of‑hours duties, including standby, on‑call, and weekend working.
Deputise for the Daily Coordinator Radiographer when required to support smooth operational delivery.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We've even got a pool
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to this vacancy a detailed job description and person specification for further information for this role.
Person specification
Qualifications And Training
Essential criteria
BSc in Radiography (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
Experience in line management and supervision of a staff group
Evidence of post graduate education
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
Extensive clinical experience and more specialised clinical experience in one of the following, CT/ MRI/ PET CT, IR or Cardiac Radiography
Experience of operational management of a staff group within a department
Knowledge and experience in dealing with a variety of HR procedures
Desirable criteria
Experience in line management and supervision of a staff group
Knowledge and experience in dealing with a variety of HR and financial procedures
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
Current/previous team management experience
Ability to prioritise and work to own deadlines making effective use of time
Effective and proactive leadership skills to ensure efficient team working, staff development and service improvement, to contribute to the Trust's Business Plan and longer-term strategies
Desirable criteria
Ability to demonstrate negotiation skills to justify clinical prioritisation
Emotional Effort
Essential criteria
Leadership, team building and motivating skills to enable staff to work effectively and maximise potential
Desirable criteria
Experience in dealing with conflict resolution or where decision-making is challenged
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
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.
Documents to download
B7 RDA Line Manager Radiographer JD & PS (PDF, 552.0KB)
Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Sarah Bond/ Rosie Freeman Job title Operational & Clinical Lead Radiographers Email address Telephone number