Operational Lead Radiographer- Cardiac CT & MRI

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in London is seeking a dynamic Cardiac MRI / CT trained Radiographer with management experience. The role involves leading a skilled team, ensuring efficient service delivery, and engaging in research opportunities within the largest cardiovascular center in Europe.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cardiac imaging.
• Teaching and training experience in Cardiac CT and MRI.
• Evidence of operational management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day provision of Cardiac MRI and CT services.
• Provide Clinical Specialist support to cardiac MRI and CT suites.
• Act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor for the service.

Skills

Organisational ability

Leadership

Communication

Education

DCR or equivalent

BSc Diagnostic Radiography

HPC State Registration

Job description

Job summary

Bart's Heart and Thorax Centre (BHTC) are currently seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic Cardiac MRI / CT trained Radiographer with a wealth of clinical and managerial experience who is looking for the opportunity to lead a friendly, hard-working, ambitious and highly skilled team of Cardiac Radiographers within the largest Cardiovascular Centre in Europe.

Teaming with the Operational Lead Radiographer for Cardiac Cath Labs and deputising for the Head of Radiography in their absence, you would become an integral part of the BHTC senior team working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues and key stakeholders reporting and advising on service demands, expansion and delivery, as well as development of the professional group.

As part of BHTC, the department is involved in a large amount of research and complex scanning with plenty of opportunities to get involved. We are immensely proud to have many of our Radiographers publishing research and representing us at conferences both in the UK and around the World.

As a part of this fast paced and exciting role, you would be involved in the day-to-day running and coordination of the scanners and staff, undertaking both managerial and clinical duties, working closely with the Head of Radiography, Consultant Cardiologists and Radiologists, Physiologists and the Research team.

We would like to invite all potential candidates to visit the department for an informal visit prior to application.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day provision of the Cardiac MRI and CT services, ensuring the service is run in an efficient and effective manner and that patients are given appointments commensurate with the clinical needs.

The post holder will provide high profile Clinical Specialist support to the cardiac MRI and CT suites and to the Cardiac Imaging department. The post holder will liaise with departmental Superintendent Radiographers with respect to staffing and other resource issues and is responsible for the management of dedicated and rotational cardiac MRI and CT staff.

The post holder will be expected to act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) for the service and will complete the appropriate training in order to be appointed and added to Bart's Health RPS register to carry out these duties.

This service is key to operational priorities within the Directorate and as such, the post holder will be expected to interact with senior members of the hospital staff reporting and advising on service demands and delivery. The post holder will be expected to articulate knowledgeably and effectively on complex technical issues to all service users.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Details Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum inc *Pay award pending*

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7317523SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Evidence of leadership experience
• Extensive experience in cardiac imaging
• Teaching and training experience in Cardiac CT and / or MRI

Desirable

• Evidence of operational management experience

Skills Essential

• Strong, effective organisational ability
• Ability to deal confidently with staff at all levels of an organisation
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively across professional boundaries and ensure an appropriate flow of information.

Desirable

• Project management and change management experience

Knowledge Essential

• Expert clinical knowledge in one or more specialist cardiac imaging modalities
• Knowledge of HR and Finance business functions

Desirable

• Working knowledge of quality management and service accreditation
• Knowledge of Project Management processes

Qualifications Essential

• DCR , BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• HPC State Registration
• Evidence of post registration study and CPD

Desirable

• Post registration qualification (professional or managerial) at MSc/PG dip level, or equivalent

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Evidence of leadership experience
• Extensive experience in cardiac imaging
• Teaching and training experience in Cardiac CT and / or MRI

Desirable

• Evidence of operational management experience

Skills Essential

• Strong, effective organisational ability
• Ability to deal confidently with staff at all levels of an organisation
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively across professional boundaries and ensure an appropriate flow of information.

Desirable

• Project management and change management experience

Knowledge Essential

• Expert clinical knowledge in one or more specialist cardiac imaging modalities
• Knowledge of HR and Finance business functions

Desirable

• Working knowledge of quality management and service accreditation
• Knowledge of Project Management processes

Qualifications Essential

• DCR , BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• HPC State Registration
• Evidence of post registration study and CPD

Desirable

• Post registration qualification (professional or managerial) at MSc/PG dip level, or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)