South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Modality Lead Radiographer (Plain Film)

The closing date is 27 February 2026

Job summary

STSFT are looking for a dedicated and pro-active Band 7 Radiographer Plain Film Lead to join our friendly Imaging Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Plain Film service, ensuring delivery of high-quality imaging, excellent patient care, and clinical excellence. Youll play a key role in developing the Service, supporting staff, and driving innovation in-line with national guidance and local priorities.

This Post is a senior clinical/managerial position, responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of the Plain Film service across various clinical areas. The Band 7 Lead provides advanced clinical expertise, professional leadership, education and training to a team of radiographers, assistant practitioners, and students. The role involves workforce planning, service co-ordination, and leading quality assurance processes, including audits, and compliance with radiation protection and IR(ME)R regulations.

The Band 7 Lead supports the development and implementation of service improvement initiatives, working closely with the MDT, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

You will work Monday-Friday within core hours, however, there is an expectation you will work across a Sunday-to-Sunday weekly shift pattern (52 weeks per year) where there is deemed a service need. This role is based at South Tyneside with an expectation to work across-site and with other modality leads where required.

Main duties of the job

Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred imaging service in-line with local and national guidelines, including IR(ME)R and HCPC standards.

Act as lead point of contact for clinical queries and operational issues within Plain Film modality.

Supervise, support, and mentor Plain Film team, promoting culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Conduct appraisals, competency assessments, identify training needs across the Team.

Lead daily staff allocation and workflow management to ensure effective service coverage.

Oversee and maintain robust quality assurance (QA) procedures.

Monitor adherence to protocols and assist in their review and development.

Lead clinical audits, peer reviews, and service evaluations to drive improvements.

Contribute to strategic planning and modernisation of Imaging service in collaboration with Radiology Management and Consultant Radiologists.

Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, incl. radiologists, referrers, other departments, and external service providers.

Support cross-modality and cross-site collaboration to ensure smooth service delivery.

Assist with procurement, maintenance, and performance monitoring of imaging equipment.

Provide expert clinical oversight and leadership for Plain Film (general X-ray) service across all areas, incl. inpatient, outpatient, A&E, Theatre, and mobile imaging.

Manage stock levels and consumables within Plain Film.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0226-16

Job locations

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high-quality and efficient general radiography service.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high-quality and efficient general radiography service.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Able to demonstrate a sound clinical knowledge of radiographic procedures, including:
IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 17/Radiation protection
Quality Contol
Clinical Audit
Risk Management
Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively patients and other health care workers
CPD portfolio
Experience of Radiology IT systems
Excellent communication skills
Organisational and time management skills
Ability to organise and motivate a team
Able to take responsibility
Able to manage resources effectively
Ability to react well in stressful or unpleasant situations

Desirable

Expand upon core knowledge using Evidence Based Practice (EBP)
Familiarity with Meditech, Soliton and/or AGFA PACS

Physical Skills

Essential

7 days service working hours with possibility of on call/out of hours duties
Ability to work;
at a desk/VDU, within a controlled area wearing appropriate PPE, Manual handling/transferring of patients in line with Trust training

Experience

Essential

Supervisory/management experience to a senior level.
Experience in a variety of plain film and mobile fluoroscopic equipment.
Previous NHS experience.

Desirable

Previous lead role.
Experience of change management.
Experience of asset management.

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number.

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography.
Relevant Post-graduate Certificate/evidence of working towards a relevant PgC/willingness to undertake upon Appointment or significant experience in the relevant modality.
Active HCPC registration.

Desirable

Post-graduate qualification in management.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Able to demonstrate a sound clinical knowledge of radiographic procedures, including:
IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 17/Radiation protection
Quality Contol
Clinical Audit
Risk Management
Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively patients and other health care workers
CPD portfolio
Experience of Radiology IT systems
Excellent communication skills
Organisational and time management skills
Ability to organise and motivate a team
Able to take responsibility
Able to manage resources effectively
Ability to react well in stressful or unpleasant situations

Desirable

Expand upon core knowledge using Evidence Based Practice (EBP)
Familiarity with Meditech, Soliton and/or AGFA PACS

Physical Skills

Essential

7 days service working hours with possibility of on call/out of hours duties
Ability to work;
at a desk/VDU, within a controlled area wearing appropriate PPE, Manual handling/transferring of patients in line with Trust training

Experience

Essential

Supervisory/management experience to a senior level.
Experience in a variety of plain film and mobile fluoroscopic equipment.
Previous NHS experience.

Desirable

Previous lead role.
Experience of change management.
Experience of asset management.

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number.

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography.
Relevant Post-graduate Certificate/evidence of working towards a relevant PgC/willingness to undertake upon Appointment or significant experience in the relevant modality.
Active HCPC registration.

Desirable

Post-graduate qualification in management.

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

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UK Registration

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Employer's website

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