Lead Radiographer - Scheduled Care

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in North Wales is looking for a dedicated Lead Radiographer in Bangor. This pivotal role involves supervising staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and engaging in service improvement. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, leadership experience, and a solid understanding of relevant regulations. Join a team focused on delivering excellence in radiology.

Qualifications

• Proactive problem-solving Radiographer with leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of patient care and service improvement.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor staff to provide quality patient care.
• Engage in audits and identify improvement areas.
• Conduct appraisals and manage workflow.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving

Understanding of IR(ME)R and IRR17 regulations

Job description

Overview

Exciting Opportunity – Lead Radiographer for Scheduled Care

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Radiographer ready to develop your skills and embrace a leadership role? This post offers an opportunity to hone your management skills, be involved with service improvements, and significantly impact patient care. The successful applicant will acquire leadership experience, contribute to patient pathways, and lead and motivate their team.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Senior Radiographers to provide a high quality, patient-centred service.
• Supervise and mentor staff and students, ensuring professional standards are adhered to.
• Help improve the service through audits.
• Undertake delegated management responsibilities, including appraisals, staff support, return-to-work discussions, and workflow coordination.

This role is ideal for a proactive, problem-solving Radiographer with excellent communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement. A solid understanding of IR(ME)R, IRR17, and iRefer Guidelines is essential. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal Operations Radiographers to deliver a high-quality, patient-focused service.
• Set and uphold standards within your area, participate in audits, and identify areas for improvement with colleagues.
• Supervise, assess, and teach staff, students, and visitors, ensuring compliance with BCUHB policies, Radiology protocols, and professional standards.
• Promote strong working relationships across departments and assist in resolving local issues where appropriate.
• Engage in delegated line management responsibilities such as conducting ‘Return to Work’ interviews and appraisals and assigning relevant staff to work areas.

This role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and a thorough understanding of IR(ME)R, IRR17 Regulations, and iRefer Guidelines. It is an ideal stepping stone for those considering senior roles in the future.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experience levels, provided you have the motivation and commitment to succeed in this role. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering excellence in radiology.

Working for our organisation

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and receive support in line with our Organisational Values and the ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. We promote equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

Desirable criteria

• Desirable criteria: Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

Skills

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

Personal Qualities

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
• Desirable criteria: Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Note: This listing is for a Radiographer role based in Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom.