Lead Radiographer
Chesterfield Royal Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Radiographer to join the Imaging Department as a Band 7 Lead Radiographer. This role focuses on leadership, management, and development of Plain X-ray, Interventional Radiology and DEXA services across the Trust and its satellite sites.
The post holder will work with the Clinical Manager and Imaging Leadership Team to deliver safe, patient-centred services, drive quality improvement, workforce development and
Qualifications
- Broad general radiography experience at junior and senior levels is expected.
- Strong leadership and staff development skills are required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Support the Clinical Manager and Head of Imaging in professional leadership and operational management of Plain Film X-Ray and Interventional Radiology services.
- Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of imaging services, ensuring efficient workflow and effective utilisation of resources.
- Organise and prioritise departmental workload to deliver a responsive, patient-focused service.
- Support service modernisation, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in achieving departmental performance targets, waiting time standards and KPIs.
- Prepare reports, participate in meetings and contribute to service planning and development.
- Travel independently between Chesterfield Royal Hospital and satellite sites as required.
Skills
Education
Job description
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking Radiographer to join our Imaging Department as a Band 7 Lead Radiographer.
Working within the Trust's Plain X-ray Team, the successful candidate will support the leadership, development and day-to-day operation of Plain X-ray, Interventional Radiology and DEXA services across Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its satellite sites. Working closely with the Clinical Manager and Imaging Leadership Team, the post holder will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services while contributing to quality improvement, workforce development and service transformation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Radiographer seeking to develop their leadership and management skills within a progressive and supportive department.
The role supports services across Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Walton Community Diagnostic Centre, Whitworth Hospital and Buxton Hospital. Applicants must be able to travel independently between sites.
Although the Imaging Department provides a 24-hour service, this post focuses on leadership and operational support during core working hours. Occasional out-of-hours working may be required, but routine participation in evening, night and weekend rotas is not expected.
The Lead Radiographer will support the Clinical Manager in delivering a safe, effective and efficient Imaging service across Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its satellite sites. Areas of responsibility include General X-ray, Interventional Radiology, DEXA, Dental Imaging, Cath Lab Imaging, Theatre Imaging and Mobile Radiography.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide professional leadership and support to Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, General Imaging Assistants and Students, promoting high standards of clinical practice and compliance with statutory, professional and Trust requirements.
The post holder will oversee workload and resources within their areas of responsibility, ensuring patient priorities are managed effectively and services remain responsive and sustainable. They will contribute to service modernisation, quality improvement, audit, governance and workforce initiatives, supporting the delivery of departmental and organisational objectives.
The successful candidate will maintain a visible clinical presence and play a key role in developing the future radiography workforce through education, mentorship, supervision and postgraduate training.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was rated \"Good\" by the CQC following their latest inspection in November 2018.
Date posted: 18 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 166-DCSC-8141871
Job locations: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield Road, Calow, S44 5BL, United Kingdom
- Support the Clinical Manager and Head of Imaging in the professional leadership and operational management of the Plain Film X-Ray and Interventional Radiology services.
- Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of imaging services, ensuring efficient workflow and effective utilisation of resources.
- Organise and prioritise departmental workload to deliver a responsive, patient-focused service.
- Support service modernisation, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in achieving departmental performance targets, waiting time standards and key performance indicators.
- Prepare reports, participate in meetings and contribute to service planning and development.
- Support the organisation of imaging equipment servicing and repairs.
- Travel independently between Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Walton CDC, Whitworth CDC and Buxton Hospital as required.
- Line manage Assistant Practitioners, Band 5 Radiographers and Band 6 Senior Radiographers.
- Support the management and oversight of General Imaging Assistants through their Team Lead.
- Assist with workforce planning, recruitment, retention, annual leave management, sickness monitoring and staff rostering.
- Promote a positive working culture consistent with the Trust's Proud to CARE values.
- Provide professional guidance, support and supervision to colleagues across the service.
- Maintain visible leadership and ensure appropriate Band 7 supervisory cover during core working hours.
- Maintain a high level of clinical competence across General Radiography and associated imaging services.
- Ensure consistently high standards of radiographic practice and patient care.
- Use professional judgement and experience to ensure examinations are performed safely, effectively and within legal and professional frameworks.
- Advise referrers and multidisciplinary colleagues regarding appropriate imaging pathways where required.
- Support safe and effective service delivery within Interventional Radiology in collaboration with Radiologists, Imaging Nurses and specialist teams.
- Support DEXA services by facilitating appropriate staffing arrangements when required.
- Lead and support radiographer postgraduate education and professional development activities.
- Participate in the training, supervision and assessment of Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, General Imaging Assistants, Student Radiographers and Nurses.
- Support the training of non medical referrers.
- Act as, or nominate, mentors and preceptors for newly qualified staff.
- Maintain accurate training and competency records.
- Foster a culture of learning, development and continuous professional improvement.
- Take an active part in recruitment.
- Actively contribute to the department's Quality Assurance Programme.
- Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.
- Active participation in Incident investigation and patient feedback enquiries.
- Support clinical governance processes and ensure lessons learned are implemented into practice.
- Support the development and review departmental policies, procedures and guidance documents.
- Encourage research, innovation and evidence-based practice within the department.
- Develop effective working relationships with colleagues across Imaging, the wider Trust and external organisations.
- Liaise effectively with Radiologists, Imaging Nurses, ward staff, porters, booking teams and other healthcare professionals.
- Work collaboratively with departmental Leads to ensure safe staffing levels and service continuity.
- Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R 2017 and all relevant radiation safety legislation.
- Promote the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle in all imaging practice.
- Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff through adherence to infection prevention, manual handling and health and safety policies.
- Support the department's Radiation Protection Supervisors and demonstrate a willingness to develop into the Radiation Protection Supervisor role through appropriate training and development.
- Maintain awareness of current legislation, professional standards and Trust policies.
- Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues and departments in the interests of delivering outstanding patient care.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient, staff and organisational information in accordance with the Caldicott Principles, Data Protection legislation and Trust policies.
- Participate fully in appraisal, personal development and mandatory training programmes.
- Broad general radiography experience at Junior and Senior level
- Or only exceptional candidates will be considered with less than 2 years' experience at Senior band 6 level
- Experience in contributing to interpreting and implementing policies and procedures.
- Involvement in Practice development
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or Diploma of the college of Radiographers
- HCPC registration
- Member of SOR
- Interest in further study/CPD
- Has access to own transport & driving licence
- Previous supervisory experience
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Broad Clinical Skills
- Able to motivate other staff.
- Interest in teaching/training.
- Ability to work under own initiative and make decisions.
- A good understanding and demonstration of Customer care standards
- Ability to lead a team and provide feedback.
- Ability to work in a team and accept feedback.
- Ability to advise medical and non-medical referrers as to the appropriate radiological investigation.
- Awareness of Health and safety including IR(ME)R 2017
- Teaching experience
- Evidence of audit involvementAwareness of current developments within the profession
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.
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).
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Employer name: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield Road, Calow, S44 5BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Manager
Karl Leivars
k.leivars@nhs.net
+441246512787
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