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Lead Radiographer

Nuffield Health

The closing date is 29 May 2025

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Job Description CT Lead Radiographer Brentwood Hospital | Diagnostic Imaging | Permanent Contract | Full Time Salary - dependent on experience 37.5 hours

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical leadership within a highly specialised area. You will participate in departmental QA, audit and all aspects of mandatory training as well. As a clinical lead you will enjoy scoping to develop policies and procedures. Deputise and support Radiology Manager. Supervise and develop other members of staff, inlcuding to mentor students and perceptees. Work in partnership supporting practitioners and other departments around the hospital. See each patient as an individual and carry out this role with understanding and empathy. Excellent communication and team working abilities.

About us

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 42 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. With excellent patient satisfaction rates, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding care. Brentwood hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, men's and women's health, children's services, and cosmetic surgery.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0086748

Job locations

Shenfield Road Brentwood Essex CM15 8EH

Brentwood

CM15 8EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

CT Lead Radiographer Brentwood Hospital | Diagnostic Imaging | Permanent Contract | Full Time Salary - dependent on experience 37.5 hours At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. We are looking for an experienced Lead Radiographer who will be responsible for the operational management of a part of the diagnostic imaging department ensuring the delivery of high-quality imaging services, and / or to be a speciality lead in a clinical area such as MRI, CT mammography, whilst supporting the Radiology Manager. You will have the relevant specialist knowledge with previous people management experience, good communication and IT skills, to help us build a healthier nation as a Lead Radiographer at our hospital. The Radiology department is a growing and busy department covering general radiographic procedures, theatre, ultrasound, Mammography and MRI. You will undertake a wide range of duties in helping to run the day to day running of a radiology service as well as participating in clinical work. You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and be HCPC registered. With a working knowledge of IRMER, IRR and be able to undertake audits. Radiation Protection Supervisor training/qualification would be desirable. We have a duty to apply to the DBS disclosure on successful candidates. As our Lead Radiographer , you will:

  • Provide clinical leadership within a highly specialised area.
  • You will participate in departmental QA, audit and all aspects of mandatory training as well.
  • As a clinical lead you will enjoy scoping to develop policies and procedures.
  • Deputise and support Radiology Manager.
  • Supervise and develop other members of staff, inlcuding to mentor students and perceptees.
  • Work in partnership supporting practitioners and other departments around the hospital.
  • See each patient as an individual and carry out this role with understanding and empathy.
  • Excellent communication and team working abilities.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    CT Lead Radiographer Brentwood Hospital | Diagnostic Imaging | Permanent Contract | Full Time Salary - dependent on experience 37.5 hours At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. We are looking for an experienced Lead Radiographer who will be responsible for the operational management of a part of the diagnostic imaging department ensuring the delivery of high-quality imaging services, and / or to be a speciality lead in a clinical area such as MRI, CT mammography, whilst supporting the Radiology Manager. You will have the relevant specialist knowledge with previous people management experience, good communication and IT skills, to help us build a healthier nation as a Lead Radiographer at our hospital. The Radiology department is a growing and busy department covering general radiographic procedures, theatre, ultrasound, Mammography and MRI. You will undertake a wide range of duties in helping to run the day to day running of a radiology service as well as participating in clinical work. You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and be HCPC registered. With a working knowledge of IRMER, IRR and be able to undertake audits. Radiation Protection Supervisor training/qualification would be desirable. We have a duty to apply to the DBS disclosure on successful candidates. As our Lead Radiographer , you will:

  • Provide clinical leadership within a highly specialised area.
  • You will participate in departmental QA, audit and all aspects of mandatory training as well.
  • As a clinical lead you will enjoy scoping to develop policies and procedures.
  • Deputise and support Radiology Manager.
  • Supervise and develop other members of staff, inlcuding to mentor students and perceptees.
  • Work in partnership supporting practitioners and other departments around the hospital.
  • See each patient as an individual and carry out this role with understanding and empathy.
  • Excellent communication and team working abilities.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and be HCPC registered. With a working knowledge of IRMER, IRR and be able to undertake audits. Radiation Protection Supervisor training/qualification would be desirable.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Extensive post qualification experience.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and be HCPC registered. With a working knowledge of IRMER, IRR and be able to undertake audits. Radiation Protection Supervisor training/qualification would be desirable.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Extensive post qualification experience.

    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

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Shenfield Road Brentwood Essex CM15 8EH

    Brentwood

    CM15 8EH


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Shenfield Road Brentwood Essex CM15 8EH

    Brentwood

    CM15 8EH


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Date posted

    01 May 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0086748

    Job locations

    Shenfield Road Brentwood Essex CM15 8EH

    Brentwood

    CM15 8EH


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