Operational Lead Radiographer

NHS Golden Jubilee; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee seeks an Operational Lead Radiographer to manage the Radiology department in a dynamic healthcare setting. The role involves strong leadership, clinical prioritisation, and ensuring staffing safety to enhance service delivery. Candidates will benefit from structured CPD and opportunities for leadership development within the supportive environment of the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital.

Benefits

Structured CPD programme

Support for postgraduate learning

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organisational skills required.
• Ability to manage daily department operations autonomously.
• High emotional intelligence necessary for direct line management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department daily, considering staffing safety.
• Contribute to leadership and future planning.
• Support postgraduate learning and development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Clinical Skills

Job description

Job reference:

215517

Salary:

Band 7 (£50,861 - £59,159)

Job closing date:

19/06/2025

Job Type:

Allied Health Professions

Location:

Golden Jubilee University National Hospital

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

37

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Golden Jubilee

Department:

Radiology

Due to a department restructure, NHS Golden Jubilee is seeking a Radiographer with strong leadership and organisational skills for the role of Operational Lead Radiographer. Full-time is preferred, but 0.8 WTE may be considered for the right candidate.

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital provides essential waiting times imaging for all NHS Scotland Health Boards, along with specialist imaging services such as the West of Scotland Cardiothoracic Centre. The department has multiple MRI, CT scanners, Cardiac Cath Labs, Ultrasound Rooms, plain film rooms, DEXA Scanner, Fluoroscopy, and mobile units. Radiology also hosts the National Ultrasound Training Programme.

You will be responsible for managing the department daily, considering skill mix, clinical prioritisation, and staffing safety. Joining a team of Modality Lead Radiographers, you will contribute to leadership, routine issue resolution, and future planning while maintaining clinical skills.

The successful candidate should work autonomously to meet deadlines and uphold policies. The role involves direct line management, requiring high emotional intelligence.

The department offers a structured CPD programme, clinical supervision, and support for postgraduate learning and conferences. Leadership development through coaching, mentoring, and formal training is encouraged, with a focus on quality improvement.

For an informal discussion, contact Site Lead Radiographer Louise McDade. NHS Golden Jubilee supports flexible working options. Early application is advised as the vacancy may close early due to high volume.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and support applicants with disabilities. NHS Golden Jubilee promotes diversity and inclusion across the workforce.

Contact details for the Recruitment Service are available in the Job Pack.