Operational Lead Radiographer

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee seeks an Operational Lead Radiographer to oversee departmental functions, lead a dedicated team, and maintain high standards of patient care. This role offers a chance to influence the future of Radiography services in NHS Scotland while ensuring a collaborative work environment that embraces ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Structured CPD programme

Support for postgraduate learning

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage departmental administration.
• Passion for quality improvement and commitment to CPD.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Radiography department.
• Ensure clinical prioritisation and safe staffing levels.
• Participate in leadership and development of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Emotional intelligence

Clinical skills

Job description

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 desired but 0.8 WTE may be considered for the right candidate.

The Golden Jubilee University National hospital provides essential waiting times imaging for all Health Boards in NHS Scotland, along with specialist imaging services as the West of Scotland Cardiothoracic Centre and also supports the NHS Golden Jubilee site by providing in-patient imaging. The department currently has 4 MRI Scanners, 2 CT scanners (with a third coming online in August), 5 Cardiac Cath Labs, 3 Ultrasound Rooms, 4 plain film rooms, 1 Dexa Scanner, 1 dual purpose Imaging/Fluoroscopy room, as well as numerous Image Intensifiers and mobile units. Radiology also hosts the National Ultrasound Training Programme within our unit.

You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the department on a day-to-day basis, considerate of skill mix, clinical prioritisation and safe staffing levels. Joining a wider team of skilled and supportive Modality Lead Radiographers, you will form part of the collaborative leadership team to address routine issues and shape the Radiography department for the future, whilst maintaining your clinical skills.

The successful candidate should expect to work with a high level of autonomy to ensure departmental administration is completed to strict deadlines and ensure local policies and procedures are maintained. With direct reporting and line management responsibilities, highly developed emotional intelligence is crucial for success in this role.

The department has a structured CPD programme; clinical supervision and VBRP are developing under the Board-approved AHP strategy. Post Graduate learning and conference attendance are supported on a regular basis. Developing leadership skills through coaching, mentoring and formal learning opportunities are available and candidates should have a passion for quality improvement.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Site Lead Radiographer Louise McDade at [e-mail]

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.