Team Lead Radiographer

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are recruiting a Team Lead Radiographer to head the radiography team in a dynamic, patient-centred NHS environment. The role manages up to 15 radiographers on a 24/7 shift system and supports the department across sites.

Ideal applicants will be Band 6 radiographers with strong NHS background, proven leadership, mentoring ability, and a commitment to clinical excellence and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must be a Band 6 Radiographer with strong NHS experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage and develop a team of radiographers and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the radiography team and oversee up to 15 radiographers.
• Mentor junior staff and students.
• Maintain QA testing records and ensure high standards.
• Comply with IRMER17 regulations during examinations.
• Participate in evenings and Saturdays rota.
• Collaborate with senior radiology leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Mentoring

QA testing

IRMER17 compliance

Education

Radiography degree

Job description

We are looking for a Team Lead Radiographer to join our radiographic workforce at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The role will be a prominent leadership position within the department. They will be line managing, mentoring and supporting a team of Radiographers with an empathetic, compassionate and highly caring attitude. This is a full-time shift system position, leading a team of up to 15 Radiographers on the 24/7 shift system. This post is ideal for Band 6 Radiographers with a strong clinical background and previous NHS experience, looking to broaden their radiographic and leadership skills. The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:

• Being an effective member the Radiology senior team.
• Providing leadership to Radiographic staff.
• Supporting Radiology services across all WHTH sites.
• Mentoring junior staff and students.
• Setting SMART objectives to support with training and competencies.
• Completing and record keeping of QA testing.
• Following IRMER17 regulations whilst undertaking radiology examinations to a high standard.
• Participation on the additional shifts' rota (Saturdays and evenings).

Candidates must be strong communicators who share our trust values. With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.