Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Cross-site working required)
- Job ref
- 318-26-T0234
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Gloucestershire
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 (pa pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Education Lead Radiographer, Band 7
Band 7
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 7 Education Lead Radiographer to provide professional leadership for education, training and workforce development across our Radiology service.
This is a key senior role within the Radiology leadership team, responsible for ensuring high‑quality education and training for students, newly qualified staff and the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will play a central role in developing clinical competence, supporting preceptorship and advanced practice pathways, and enhancing staff experience, retention and professional development across the service.
You will work closely with Modality Leads, Clinical Leads, Higher Education Institutions and the wider Trust education infrastructure to ensure safe, effective and forward‑thinking education delivery aligned to national standards and local service priorities.
Additional working pattern details: Cross-site working required
Main duties of the job
Provide strategic and operational leadership for education and training within Radiology, ensuring high‑quality delivery across all staff groups.
Lead and coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate radiography education, including student placements, mentorship and assessment processes.
Oversee and develop preceptorship and induction programmes for newly qualified staff.
Support CPD, role development and enhanced/advanced practice pathways in line with workforce and service needs.
Act as a professional role model, maintaining advanced clinical competence and credibility within practice.
Work collaboratively with HEI partners, ensuring compliance with placement standards, quality assurance and student experience requirements.
Support clinical leaders in identifying training needs, managing performance and embedding evidence‑based practice.
Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development activities related to education and workforce development.
Provide pastoral and professional support to staff and students, including support following significant or emotionally challenging events.
Ensure education delivery supports patient safety, clinical governance and regulatory compliance, including IR(ME)R, mandatory training and competency assurance.
Working for our organisation
Why join us?
A pivotal leadership role shaping the future Radiology workforce
Strong Trust and divisional commitment to education, CPD and career progression
Opportunity to influence service development, staff experience and patient outcomes
Supportive senior leadership team with a clear commitment to quality and wellbeing
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Description summary (please see attached JD for further details)
Essential:
Degree (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography
HCPC registration as a Radiographer
Significant post‑registration experience within Radiology
Demonstrable experience in education, mentorship or training delivery
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to education and workforce development
Desirable:
Postgraduate qualification or modules in education, leadership or clinical practice
Practice Educator / Mentor / Assessor qualification
Experience of audit, quality improvement or education governance
Knowledge of HEI placement processes and workforce development frameworks
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant CPD and commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualification or modules in education, leadership or clinical practice
- Practice Assessor / Mentor / Educator qualification
- Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCERT, FHEA, or equivalent)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- In‑depth knowledge of radiographic practice, education and competency‑based training
- Knowledge of preceptorship, student education and workforce development pathways
- Ability to lead change, influence practice and support service improvement
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of higher education processes, placement management and assessment
- Understanding of workforce planning, role development and extended practice frameworks
- Experience of audit, quality improvement or service evaluation related to education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience as a Radiographer in a leadership role
- Demonstrable experience of teaching, mentoring, supervising or educating staff and/or students
- Experience supporting competency development and clinical skills progression
- Experience of supporting staff development and providing professional or pastoral support
Desirable criteria
- Experience leading or coordinating education programmes or training initiatives
- Experience working collaboratively with Higher Education Institutions
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gemma Bettington
- Job title
- Radiology Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 5094
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