Weare looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Radiographer to join the X-ray Team Manager team and work with the Lead Radiographer to deliver operational management of X‑ray services at St Jamess Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals passionate about X‑ray imaging and the continuous improvement of our service.
Theideal candidate should have extensive experience in X‑ray and fluoroscopic imaging, a keen interest in staff engagement and collaboration, technical skill, and strong leadership qualities. They should enjoy working as part of a team, be interested in person‑management and innovation, with the ability to lead change.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake an agreed level of clinical duties alongside leading the daily operational management of the X‑ray and fluoroscopy services at St Jamess Hospital. They will work collaboratively with fellow Team Managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of a high‑quality, efficient imaging service.
Operational Management: Oversee the smooth running of X‑ray and fluoroscopy services, ensuring optimal use of resources and maintaining high standards of patient care and imaging quality.
Leadership & Team Management: Provide clear direction and support to the radiographic team, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
HR & Staff Governance: Ensure compliance with all HR policies and procedures, including supervision, appraisals, and attendance management.
Health & Safety & Radiation Protection: Take responsibility for departmental safety, including radiation protection, ensuring full adherence to Trust policies and legal requirements.
Governance & Compliance: be responsible for departmental governance, including risk management and policy implementation, with a strong understanding of Trust protocols and procedures.
Service Development: Support the Lead Radiographer in driving service improvements aligned with national and local objectives.
Interdepartmental Liaison: Work closely with other departments and managers across and beyond radiology to ensure cohesive service delivery.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is among the largest NHS trusts in the UK, employing over 22,000 staff across seven hospitals. A career as a Radiographer here offers the opportunity to take on rewarding challenges within one of the country’s leading healthcare organisations.
The Radiology department provides diagnostic imaging services across a broad range of specialties, including Trauma & Orthopaedics, Oncology, Transplant Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial, Paediatrics, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Elderly Medicine, Urology and Hepatology.
The Trust is home to the region’s Major Trauma Centre and the renowned St Jamess Institute of Oncology, located in the state‑of‑the‑art Bexley Wing. In addition, elective sites at the Seacroft Community Diagnostic Centre, Chapel Allerton Hospital, and Wharfedale Hospital have all benefited from recent expansions in radiology equipment, enhancing the delivery of diagnostic services.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying ‘at risk’ members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job responsibilities
* BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R)
* HCPC Registered
* Ability to undertake all general radiography
* Previous NHS experience
Please ensure you refer to and read through attached document for detailed job description and full person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc / DCR(R) Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration
Skills & behaviours
* Advanced interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and non‑verbal)
* Leading in the maintenance of a safe working environment, following trust and national policies and procedures
* Understanding and exhibiting skills of a team leader, helping to motivate others within that team
Experience
* Significant post‑graduate experience in general radiography at Senior Radiographer level
* Leadership experience in first‑line supervision or management
* Knowledge of all Health & Safety related regulations governing radiographic clinical practice within the designated department
* Knowledge of current radiographic and wider healthcare issues
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.
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