Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Radiography Team Leader (XR07)

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Radiographer to join the X-ray Team Manager team and work with the Lead Radiographer to deliver operational management of X-ray services at St Jamess Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals passionate about X-ray imaging and the continuous improvement of our service.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in X-ray and fluoroscopic imaging, a keen interest in staff engagement and collaboration, technical skill, and strong leadership qualities. They should enjoy working as part of a team, be interested in person-management and innovation, with the ability to lead change.

Expected Shortlisting Date

01/12/2025

Planned Interview Date

08/12/2025

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake an agreed level of clinical duties alongside leading the daily operational management of the X-ray and fluoroscopy services at St Jamess Hospital. They will work collaboratively with fellow Team Managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, efficient imaging service.

Operational Management: Oversee the smooth running of X-ray and fluoroscopy services, ensuring optimal use of resources and maintaining high standards of patient care and imaging quality.

Leadership & Team Management: Provide clear direction and support to the radiographic team, fostering a positive and productive working environment.

HR & Staff Governance: Ensure compliance with all HR policies and procedures, including supervision, appraisals, and attendance management.

Health & Safety & Radiation Protection: Take responsibility for departmental safety, including radiation protection, ensuring full adherence to Trust policies and legal requirements.

Governance & Compliance: be responsible for departmental governance, including risk management and policy implementation, with a strong understanding of Trust protocols and procedures.

Service Development: Support the Lead Radiographer in driving service improvements aligned with national and local objectives.

Interdepartmental Liaison: Work closely with other departments and managers across and beyond radiology to ensure cohesive service delivery.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is among the largest NHS trusts in the UK, employing over 22,000 staff across seven hospitals. A career as a Radiographer here offers the opportunity to take on rewarding challenges within one of the countrys leading healthcare organisations.

The Radiology department provides diagnostic imaging services across a broad range of specialties, including Trauma & Orthopaedics, Oncology, Transplant Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial, Paediatrics, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Elderly Medicine, Urology and Hepatology.

The Trust is home to the regions Major Trauma Centre and the renowned St Jamess Institute of Oncology, located in the state-of-the-art Bexley Wing. In addition, elective sites at the Seacroft Community Diagnostic Centre, Chapel Allerton Hospital, and Wharfedale Hospital have all benefited from recent expansions in radiology equipment, enhancing the delivery of diagnostic services.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

20 November 2025

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

C9298-RAD-306

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential

BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R)

HCPC. Registered

Ability to undertake all general radiography

Previous NHS experience

Please ensure you refer to and read through attached document for detailed job description and full person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential

BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R)

HCPC. Registered

Ability to undertake all general radiography

Previous NHS experience

Please ensure you refer to and read through attached document for detailed job description and full person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc / DCR(R) Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Advanced interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
Leading in the maintenance of a safe working environment, following trust and national policies and procedures
Understanding and exhibiting skills of a team leader, helping to motivate others within that team

Experience

Essential

Significant post-graduate experience in general radiography at Senior Radiographer level
Leadership experience in first-line supervision or management
Knowledge of all Health & Safety related regulations governing radiographic clinical practice within the designated department
Knowledge of current radiographic and wider healthcare issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc / DCR(R) Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Advanced interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
Leading in the maintenance of a safe working environment, following trust and national policies and procedures
Understanding and exhibiting skills of a team leader, helping to motivate others within that team

Experience

Essential

Significant post-graduate experience in general radiography at Senior Radiographer level
Leadership experience in first-line supervision or management
Knowledge of all Health & Safety related regulations governing radiographic clinical practice within the designated department
Knowledge of current radiographic and wider healthcare issues

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

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

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