Deputy Lead Radiographer- BW X-Ray

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Deputy Lead Radiographer to provide clinical leadership and operational management within the Radiology Department. This role requires supervising staff, overseeing imaging procedures, and ensuring compliance with NHS standards. Candidates must have HCPC registration, management training, and experience in a lead role. Join us in delivering high-quality, patient-centered imaging services and furthering your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration is required.
• Formal management training is beneficial.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is necessary.
• Previous experience in a lead role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support radiographers in daily operations.
• Oversee complex imaging procedures and provide guidance.
• Assist in scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Mentor junior staff and facilitate professional development.

Skills

Operational management experience

Leadership skills

Patient-centered care

Knowledge of NHS standards

Education

HCPC Registration

Formal management training

Evidence of CPD

Previous experience in Lead role

Job description

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Lead Radiographer- BW X-Ray

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Our Radiology Department plays a vital role in supporting clinical teams and delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging services. We are now seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Radiographer to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of the imaging team. The Lead Radiographer at the Women's Hospital will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality imaging services, supporting the Modality Lead Radiographer, and ensuring the smooth operation of the Radiology department. This position combines advanced clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, contributing to both patient care and departmental excellence.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Leadership
  • Supervise and support radiographers and imaging assistants in daily operations.
  • Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, safety standards, and best practices.
  • Oversee complex imaging procedures, providing guidance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Operational Management
  • Assist the Modality Lead Radiographer in scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization.
  • Monitor equipment functionality and coordinate maintenance or repairs.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies.
• Quality Assurance
  • Participate in regular audits and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and patient safety.
• Training and Development
  • Mentor junior staff and facilitate ongoing professional development.
  • Organize and deliver training sessions on new technologies and procedures.
  • Support student placements and contribute to educational activities.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered imaging services.
• Communicate effectively with patients, addressing concerns and explaining procedures.
• Ensure patient privacy, dignity, and comfort at all times.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women’s hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD
• Formal management training
• Previous experience in Lead role

Knowledge

• Proven record of day to day operational management experience
• Competent to undertake a range of plain film using highly complex equipment
• Development of SOPs, protocols and policies
• Awareness of current NHS issues

Personal skills

• Experience of working in periods of high pressure

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.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital