Operational Site Lead Radiographer

Bupa Occupational Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Operational Site Lead Radiographer to join their new Specialist Diagnostics & Dental Centre in Canary Wharf, London. The role involves overseeing a high-quality radiology service, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should possess a BSc in Radiography, be HCPC registered, and have at least 5 years of managerial experience. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Payment of professional registration fees

Management Bonus

25 days holiday per year

Access to Clinical Training Facility

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Support with travel costs

Discounted online gym sessions

Free onsite massages

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managerial experience across at least two imaging modalities.
• Substantial CT and MRI experience, including cardiac and pneumocolon scanning.
• Knowledge of IRMER and MHRA regulations.
• Cannulation skills and experience with RIS/PACS systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of MRI, CT and X-ray services.
• Ensure compliance with IRMER, MR safety and CQC standards.
• Lead quality assurance programme and audits across all modalities.
• Drive service improvements and support growth initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong leadership and team-building capabilities

Education

BSc or DCR in Radiography

HCPC Registered

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Operational Site Lead Radiographer

Department: Radiology Service

Location: Canary Wharf, 50 Bank Street, London

Contract Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full Time / 37.50 hours per week

Salary: Attractive

Management Bonus: Yes

Close Date for Applications: Friday 2nd January 2026 23:59

Interviews: January 2026

We are pleased to announce our exciting Operational Site Lead Radiographer career opportunity to join our new Specialist Diagnostics & Dental Centre in Canary Wharf 50 Bank Street - Opening in 2026! Canary Wharf is BUPAs state-of-the-art flagship hybrid healthcare centre offering both primary and secondary care under one roof. Facilities include state‑of‑the‑art consulting rooms and procedural suites, primary‑care health assessments and a dental unit. The centre’s integrated care pathways ensure seamless referrals between in‑house GPs and specialist consultants across a wide range of disciplines. As the Operational Site Lead Radiographer at Bupa our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients each and every day. Joining Bupa you’ll benefit from access to our state‑of‑the‑art Clinical Training Facility – a centre for connected learning, care and careers. This forms part of Bupa Campus, a vibrant new learning initiative which brings us together in virtual and physical spaces across the Bupa globe.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Operational Site Lead Radiographer (HCPC Registered) to oversee the delivery of a high‑quality, safe radiology service across our Canary Wharf and Basinghall centres. You will lead a team of senior radiographers and administrative staff ensuring operational excellence and compliance with HCPC standards.

This is a pivotal leadership role requiring strong organisational skills, technical expertise and the ability to manage change in a fast‑paced environment.

Direct Management:

• CT Lead Radiographer (Canary Wharf)
• Senior MRI Radiographers (Canary Wharf & Basinghall)
• General X‑Ray Radiographer (Canary Wharf)
• Radiology Admin Team Manager

About The Canary Wharf

The centre’s secondary care services include muscle, bone and joint orthopaedics, pain and spinal, dental and maxillofacial, breast and gynaecology, dermatology, cardiac, musculoskeletal, spinal and urology, ENT and will be able to perform simple procedures onsite. The centre provides rapid‑access to numerous specialities and is operational Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.

How you’ll help us make health happen

• Manage daily operations of MRI, CT and X‑ray services including staff rotas and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with IRMER, MR safety and CQC standards.
• Lead quality assurance programme and audits across all modalities.
• Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor and co‑chair MR safety governance meetings.
• Drive service improvements and support growth initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with clinicians and stakeholders.
• Champion patient experience and uphold Bupa’s customer service standards.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• BSc or DCR in Radiography.
• HCPC Registered.
• Minimum 5 years managerial experience across at least two imaging modalities.
• Substantial CT and MRI experience, including cardiac and pneumocolon scanning.
• Knowledge of IRMER and MHRA regulations.
• Cannulation skills and experience with RIS/PACS systems.

Desirable

• RPS certification.
• Experience with Siemens CT scanners.
• Evidence of implementing QSI standards.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage change effectively.
• Strong leadership and team‑building capabilities.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health from mental and physical to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family‑friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Payment of professional registration fees (where applicable).
• Management Bonus.
• Equivalence of 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service with the option to buy or sell.
• Access to Bupa Campus and our Clinical Training Facility to support your clinical career development.
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
• Enhanced pension plan and life insurance.
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work.
• Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass.
• Various other benefits and online discounts.
• Free onsite massages as a recognition for your hard work.
• Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony.

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to be you at Bupa – we champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone who needs them.

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