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Team Lead Radiographer
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
360-C-10477
Employer
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cross Site
Town
Cross Site
Salary
£50,008 - £56,908 pa inc HCA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/09/2025 23:59
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Team Lead Radiographer, Radiology

Band 7

Job overview

We are looking for a Team Lead Radiographer to join our radiographic workforce at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust.

The role will be a prominent leadership position within the department.

They will be line managing, mentoring and supporting a team of Radiographers with an empathetic, compassionate and highly caring attitude.

This this a full-time shift system position, leading a team of up to 15 Radiographers on the 24/7 shift system.

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:

  • Being an effective member the Radiology senior team.
  •  Providing leadership to Radiographic staff.
  •  Supporting Radiology services across all WHTH sites.
  • Mentoring junior staff and students.
  • Setting SMART objectives to support with training and competencies.
  • Completing and record keeping of QA testing.
  • Following IRMER17 regulations whilst undertaking radiology examinations to a high standard.
  • Participation on the additional shifts’ rota (Saturdays and evenings).

Candidates must be strong communicators who share our trust values.

This post is ideal for existing Band 6 Radiographers looking to broaden their radiographic and leadership experience within an established, successful, and popular 24/7 rota.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
 
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
 
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
 
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
 
 
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
 
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
 
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
 
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role. 

Person specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential criteria
  • Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography.
  • Attendance at mandatory training sessions.
  • Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
  • HCPC registration.
Desirable criteria
  • PgD in radiographic disciplines.
  • Leadership certificates.

Knowledge:

Essential criteria
  • Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
  • Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
  • Conflict resolution and effective team building/management.
Desirable criteria
  • Public sector/NHS knowledge.
  • Safeguarding.
  • Complaint resolution and handling.
  • Business continuity processes.

Experience:

Essential criteria
  • Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
  • Wide range of experience in imaging modalities.
  • NHS experience.
Desirable criteria
  • Line management responsibilities.
  • Interview experience.
  • Appraisals.
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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ben Vranjkovic
Job title
Lead Superintendent Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]

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