Lead Radiographer

NHS; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Lead Radiographer to join their team in Brentwood. This role involves providing clinical leadership in a specialized area, ensuring high-quality imaging services, and supporting the operational management of the diagnostic imaging department. The ideal candidate will possess a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, extensive post-qualification experience, and strong communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your well-being and career development.

Benefits

Free Gym Membership

Health Assessments

Retail Discounts

Pension Options

Qualifications

• Hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and be HCPC registered.
• Extensive post qualification experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support the Radiology Manager.
• Supervise and develop staff, including mentoring students.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Teamwork

People Management

IT Skills

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Postgraduate Qualification

Tools

IRMER

IRR

Job description

Job summary

Job Description CT Lead Radiographer Brentwood Hospital | Diagnostic Imaging | Permanent Contract | Full Time Salary - dependent on experience 37.5 hours

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical leadership within a highly specialised area. You will participate in departmental QA, audit and all aspects of mandatory training as well. As a clinical lead you will enjoy scoping to develop policies and procedures. Deputise and support Radiology Manager. Supervise and develop other members of staff, inlcuding to mentor students and perceptees. Work in partnership supporting practitioners and other departments around the hospital. See each patient as an individual and carry out this role with understanding and empathy. Excellent communication and team working abilities.

About us

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 42 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. With excellent patient satisfaction rates, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding care. Brentwood hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, men's and women's health, children's services, and cosmetic surgery.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0086748

Job locations

Shenfield Road Brentwood Essex CM15 8EH

Brentwood

CM15 8EH

Job description Job responsibilities

CT Lead Radiographer Brentwood Hospital | Diagnostic Imaging | Permanent Contract | Full Time Salary - dependent on experience 37.5 hours At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. We are looking for an experienced Lead Radiographer who will be responsible for the operational management of a part of the diagnostic imaging department ensuring the delivery of high-quality imaging services, and / or to be a speciality lead in a clinical area such as MRI, CT mammography, whilst supporting the Radiology Manager. You will have the relevant specialist knowledge with previous people management experience, good communication and IT skills, to help us build a healthier nation as a Lead Radiographer at our hospital. The Radiology department is a growing and busy department covering general radiographic procedures, theatre, ultrasound, Mammography and MRI. You will undertake a wide range of duties in helping to run the day to day running of a radiology service as well as participating in clinical work. You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and be HCPC registered. With a working knowledge of IRMER, IRR and be able to undertake audits. Radiation Protection Supervisor training/qualification would be desirable. We have a duty to apply to the DBS disclosure on successful candidates. As our Lead Radiographer , you will:

Provide clinical leadership within a highly specialised area.

You will participate in departmental QA, audit and all aspects of mandatory training as well.

As a clinical lead you will enjoy scoping to develop policies and procedures.

Deputise and support Radiology Manager.

Supervise and develop other members of staff, inlcuding to mentor students and perceptees.

Work in partnership supporting practitioners and other departments around the hospital.

See each patient as an individual and carry out this role with understanding and empathy.

Excellent communication and team working abilities.

Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you. Job description Job responsibilities

CT Lead Radiographer Brentwood Hospital | Diagnostic Imaging | Permanent Contract | Full Time Salary - dependent on experience 37.5 hours At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. We are looking for an experienced Lead Radiographer who will be responsible for the operational management of a part of the diagnostic imaging department ensuring the delivery of high-quality imaging services, and / or to be a speciality lead in a clinical area such as MRI, CT mammography, whilst supporting the Radiology Manager. You will have the relevant specialist knowledge with previous people management experience, good communication and IT skills, to help us build a healthier nation as a Lead Radiographer at our hospital. The Radiology department is a growing and busy department covering general radiographic procedures, theatre, ultrasound, Mammography and MRI. You will undertake a wide range of duties in helping to run the day to day running of a radiology service as well as participating in clinical work. You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and be HCPC registered. With a working knowledge of IRMER, IRR and be able to undertake audits. Radiation Protection Supervisor training/qualification would be desirable. We have a duty to apply to the DBS disclosure on successful candidates. As our Lead Radiographer , you will:

Provide clinical leadership within a highly specialised area.

You will participate in departmental QA, audit and all aspects of mandatory training as well.

As a clinical lead you will enjoy scoping to develop policies and procedures.

Deputise and support Radiology Manager.

Supervise and develop other members of staff, inlcuding to mentor students and perceptees.

Work in partnership supporting practitioners and other departments around the hospital.

See each patient as an individual and carry out this role with understanding and empathy.

Excellent communication and team working abilities.

Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you. Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and be HCPC registered. With a working knowledge of IRMER, IRR and be able to undertake audits. Radiation Protection Supervisor training/qualification would be desirable.

Experience Essential

• Extensive post qualification experience.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and be HCPC registered. With a working knowledge of IRMER, IRR and be able to undertake audits. Radiation Protection Supervisor training/qualification would be desirable.

Experience Essential

• Extensive post qualification experience.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Shenfield Road Brentwood Essex CM15 8EH

Brentwood

CM15 8EH

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Shenfield Road Brentwood Essex CM15 8EH

Brentwood

CM15 8EH

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)