Operational & Quality Lead Radiographer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 28 April 2026
In this key role you will provide operational management of Radiology services, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality imaging across the RUH and associated community hospitals. This includes optimising the use of staff, equipment, and resources while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
Operational Management
Lead the day-to-day operational running of Radiology services, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centred service delivery.
Maximise utilisation of imaging equipment and workforce to support timely and high-quality service provision.
Ensure resources are deployed effectively to meet service demands and performance targets.
Quality and Service Improvement
Lead the Radiology quality programme across the RUH and community sites.
Drive continuous quality improvement, supporting change management initiatives to enhance patient pathways, clinical standards, and service efficiency.
Maintain a thorough understanding of imaging accreditation requirements and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
Radiation Safety
Act as the overall Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) for Radiology, ensuring the service meets regulatory obligations.
Work closely with the Medical Physics team to maintain a safe radiation environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Promote best practice in radiation protection and ensure adherence to local rules and national legislation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography
* Post‑graduate qualification in Leadership/Advanced Practice
* Qualification in Service/Quality Improvement
* Formal training in Radiation Protection
Knowledge and Experience
* Significant post‑registration radiographic experience
* Experience of managing a Radiology department/modality
* Knowledge of radiation protection legislation
* Understanding of KPI's & other Radiology metrics
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.
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
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