Lead Radiographer

Nuffield Health; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity is seeking a dedicated Lead Radiographer to manage diagnostic imaging services. This role requires a blend of clinical leadership, operational management, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. You will oversee a busy department and ensure compliance with standards while mentoring staff. The organization values your passion and drive to make a difference in healthcare. With a comprehensive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment that prioritizes your well-being.

Benefits

Free Gym Membership

Health Assessments

Retail Discounts

Pension Options

Qualifications

• Experienced Lead Radiographer with operational management skills.
• Specialist knowledge in MRI, CT, or mammography required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and manage daily operations.
• Participate in QA, audits, and develop policies.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

IT Skills

People Management

Audit Ability

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Postgraduate Qualification

Tools

Radiation Protection Supervisor Training

IRMER Knowledge

IRR Knowledge

Job description

CT Lead Radiographer

Brentwood Hospital | Diagnostic Imaging | Permanent Contract | Full Time

Salary - dependent on experience

37.5 hours

At Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members, and customers is made possible by our dedicated staff. We value your passion, warmth, and drive to make a difference. Whether you’re advancing connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building your career, we support you in all your endeavors. Join our journey. It starts with you.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Radiographer responsible for the operational management of part of the diagnostic imaging department. The role involves ensuring high-quality imaging services and potentially leading a specialty area such as MRI, CT, or mammography, while supporting the Radiology Manager. The ideal candidate will have specialist knowledge, previous people management experience, and strong communication and IT skills to help us build a healthier nation as a Lead Radiographer at our hospital.

The Radiology department is busy and growing, covering general radiography, theatre, ultrasound, mammography, and MRI. You will undertake a wide range of duties, including managing daily operations and participating in clinical work.

Requirements include a BSc degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), postgraduate qualification, HCPC registration, and knowledge of IRMER and IRR. Ability to undertake audits is essential. Radiation Protection Supervisor training/qualification is desirable. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

As our Lead Radiographer, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership within a highly specialized area.

• Participate in departmental QA, audits, and mandatory training.

• Develop policies and procedures as a clinical lead.

• Deputize and support the Radiology Manager.

• Supervise and develop staff, including mentoring students and trainees.

• Collaborate with practitioners and other hospital departments.

• Approach each patient with understanding and empathy.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Helping you feel good

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. Our benefits package includes fitness, lifestyle, health, and 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 received, and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply early to ensure consideration.

It starts with you.