Lead Radiographer

Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

free gym membership

health assessments

retail discounts

pension options

Job summary

Nuffield Health Woking Hospital is seeking a Lead Radiographer (CT) to provide clinical leadership and oversee the CT department, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred imaging for inpatient and self-pay pathways.

The role requires a BSc in diagnostic radiography, HCPC registration, and postgraduate CT qualifications. Private healthcare experience and RPS training are advantageous, with a focus on workflow optimisation and staff development.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• HCPC registered Radiographer.
• Postgraduate CT qualification (desirable).
• Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) certificate (desirable).
• Leadership/management certification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert-level CT radiography ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient imaging.
• Provide an outstanding patient experience aligned with private healthcare standards.
• Act as the senior clinical reference for CT, supporting colleagues and radiologists.
• Participate in complex CT procedures, cardiac CT, and interventional CT where applicable.
• Ensure imaging pathways support rapid turnaround times for consultants and self-pay clients.

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registered Radiographer

Postgraduate CT qualification

Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) certificate

Leadership/management certification

Tools

RIS/PACS

Job description

Lead Radiographer - CT Woking Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Full Time | Competitive Salary, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week

As Britain’s largest Healthcare Charity, we’ve invested in state‑of‑the‑art equipment and we’re committed to giving you more time to focus on what matters. Bring your caring nature and an eye for detail to work at Nuffield Health. With the emphasis on high quality care, here’s where you’ll shine.

As a Senior Radiographer at our hospital, you’ll have a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), be registered with the HCPC, have a postgraduate qualification and high levels of technical knowledge. Ideally, you’ll also have Radiation Protection Supervisor training and qualification, as well as the ability to work accurately and compassionately.

The CT Lead Radiographer is responsible for providing expert clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred CT imaging service within a private healthcare environment. The postholder oversees the day‑to‑day running of the CT department, optimises workflow to support both inpatient and self‑pay pathways, and ensures an exceptional customer experience. They lead on CT protocols, staff development, service improvement, and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence & Patient Experience

• Deliver expert-level CT radiography ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient imaging.
• Provide an outstanding patient experience aligned with private healthcare standards.
• Act as the senior clinical reference for CT, supporting colleagues and radiologists.
• Participate in complex CT procedures, cardiac CT, and interventional CT where applicable.
• Ensure imaging pathways support rapid turnaround times for consultants and self‑pay clients.

Private Service Delivery & Operational Efficiency

• Coordinate daily workflow to ensure smooth operation, minimising patient waiting times.
• Drive CT performance targets including throughput, capacity utilisation, and report turnaround.
• Work closely with bookings teams to maximise appointment efficiency and commercial viability.
• Monitor and improve KPIs such as patient satisfaction, referral‑to‑scan times, and efficient scanner usage.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and support CT radiographers to maintain high clinical standards.
• Manage staff rotas, day‑to‑day allocation, and training plans.
• Support continuous professional development, including advanced CT techniques.
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture within the imaging team.

Governance, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R, IRR, CQC standards, and corporate policies.
• Maintain accurate records, including dose monitoring, QA, and incident reporting.
• Lead on audit cycles, policy updates, and risk assessments.
• Support preparation for external inspections (CQC, ISO, corporate audits).

Equipment Management & Technical Oversight

• Oversee CT scanner functionality, routine testing, and maintenance.
• Liaise with equipment engineers and vendors to minimise downtime.
• Contribute to business cases for new CT technology and service expansion.
• Ensure protocols remain optimised for dose, image quality, and service demand.

Service Growth, Business Awareness & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to expand or enhance CT services, supporting revenue growth.
• Work with consultants and referrers to promote CT services and improve pathways.
• Support marketing and business development initiatives when appropriate.
• Drive innovation through adoption of new CT techniques and technology.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• HCPC registered Radiographer.
• Postgraduate CT qualification (desirable).
• Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) certificate (desirable).
• Leadership/management certification (desirable).

Experience

• Extensive experience in CT imaging in a busy hospital or diagnostic centre.
• Experience in private healthcare desirable but not essential.
• Ability to lead teams and supervise radiographers.
• Experience in developing protocols.

Skills & Attributes

• Advanced CT clinical skills with strong anatomical and pathological knowledge.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness with ability to balance efficiency and care quality.
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Confidence using RIS/PACS and dose-monitoring systems.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

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.

• free gym membership
• health assessments
• retail discounts
• pension options

Woking Hospital

Our Woking Hospital is a leading private hospital in Surrey, South East England.

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional standards of treatment and care in our state‑of‑the‑art facilities and CPD programme.

Our specialities include Women’s and Men’s health, Orthopaedics, and Eye Care with many more available.

We are registered for 27 beds with en-suite facilities on the Ward, two Theatres with facilities including lamina flow and one Minor Operating Theatre, Pre-Assessment, Physiotherapy clinic, Onsite Pharmacy, Mammography, Xray and Ultrasound, with nine consulting rooms in Outpatients.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

Nuffield Health, is the UK’s largest healthcare charity. For over 60 years, we’ve been working to make the UK fitter, healthier, happier and stronger. All for the public benefit. We do this through our family of 31 award‑winning hospitals, 113 fitness and wellbeing centres, healthcare clinics and over a 100 workplace wellbeing services. As a charity, we reinvest all our income into our services, into pioneering improvements in care, and most importantly into our social impact programmes, which are designed to support people who would not normally be able to afford or access our services. Its all part of our mission to give everyone the care they need and to build a healthier nation.