Lead Radiographer -Theatre, Mobile Imaging, X-Ray Equipment Management

We are seeking a HCPC registered Radiographer to join our imaging team at UHPT as a B7 Specialist Area Lead Radiographer in X-Ray Theatre and Mobile Imaging. Applicants with postgraduate NHS experience in an acute setting as a senior B6/7 radiographer and strong clinical knowledge of radiography across all x-ray imaging modalities are encouraged to apply.

Overview

The X-Ray Theatre and Mobile Imaging service at UHPT encompasses a broad remit. UHPT is a regional centre and trauma centre providing care across trauma pathways. This role includes responsibility for the X-Ray service line and an Equipment Management programme within the X-Ray Imaging Service remit. You will provide clinical excellence, lead service development, and manage day-to-day operation of the clinical area, including Radiographer-in-charge duties in the absence of the Imaging Service Lead Radiographer.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients, ensuring high standards and supporting colleagues to do likewise.
• Remain an active member of the clinical radiography team and perform the full range of radiographic duties to standard.
• Maintain imaging competencies essential for the role.
• Be competent with the Radiology Information System, Hospital Information Systems, PACS, and routine diagnostic techniques and equipment; deliver diagnostic-quality images timely.
• Interpret clinical information, follow departmental protocols, and use professional judgement to determine the most appropriate examination; query examinations when indications require it and advise junior staff as needed.
• Undertake imaging examinations across the Trust under management, positioning patients accurately and with minimal discomfort.
• Use a broad range of communication tools to engage with patients and carers to obtain satisfactory images on the first attempt.
• Empathise with patients and provide thoughtful responses to questions from patients and carers, including those with learning disabilities or lifelong conditions.
• Participate in policy and protocol development within UHPT Imaging that affects service users.
• Lead staff in implementing policy and service development changes.
• Collaborate with consultants and the head of service on strategic and operational management of the imaging service for Outpatients.
• Regularly teach, supervise, and performance-manage junior radiographers, support workers, apprentices, and students; conduct formal appraisals as required.

Note: This position carries a commitment to Agenda for Change compliant 7-day working across Derriford Hospital and peripheral sites. Flexible hours across the week may be required.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Radiographer with current registration.
• Experience in general radiography and leadership roles within an acute NHS environment preferred.
• Experience with Radiology Information System, PACS, and hospital IT systems.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise learners and support staff; teaching and training responsibility is expected.

Other

We are a people-focused employer that values diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted. All communications will be electronic; please check your email regularly. For application process assistance or reasonable adjustments, contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.