Site Lead Radiographer – Trafford General & RMCH
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking two experienced, motivated, and dynamic Site Lead Radiographers to join our Imaging Division. The role spans both Trafford General Hospital (TGH) and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH), providing leadership for radiography services across the Trust.
Responsibilities
* Lead the radiography workforce to deliver specialist paediatric or adult imaging, depending on the site.
* Ensure safe practice and high standards of care for children, young people, and other patients.
* Support innovation, research, and continuous service development in imaging.
* Manage day‑to‑day imaging operations, including inpatient flow and elective hub activity.
* Provide leadership and HR support for radiography and RDA teams.
* Contribute to service planning, theatre scheduling, and site‑based service development.
* Drive service development, quality improvement, and audit.
* Support senior management colleagues across the Imaging Division to ensure service continuity.
* Lead on workforce planning, recruitment, HR matters, and staff development.
* Work collaboratively with clinical colleagues to ensure timely, responsive imaging services.
* Ensure compliance with legislation and Trust policies, including IR(ME)R and safeguarding standards.
About You
* Hold current HCPC registration.
* Have significant post‑registration experience, ideally with leadership or management responsibilities.
* Bring excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
* Can demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and the ability to motivate and support teams.
* Are committed to continuous service improvement and delivering high‑quality patient care.
* (For RMCH) – experience in paediatric imaging is highly desirable.
* (For TGH) – experience in service management and supporting elective hub activity is desirable.
We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent. The Trust also offers a robust infrastructure for research, digital innovation, and sustainability initiatives.
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