Job summary
Applications
are invited for the role of Lead Radiographer for CT at Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust. We are seeking an
enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated diagnostic Radiographer with
excellent communication, management & leadership skills to provide the
professional leadership for the CT department across 3 sites including St
James's, Leeds General Infirmary & Seacroft CDC. They will be a compassionate leader
responsible for delivering an efficient, safe, effective and high-quality
radiographic imaging service. The Lead
Radiographer will line manage Team Managers, Radiographers, Assistant
Practitioners and assistants. They
will be line managed by the Head of Profession. This is an exciting role and applications
from within and outside the organisation are encouraged.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
09/05/2025
Planned Interview
Date
22/05/2025
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will be responsible for the professional leadership
& management of all CT Staff. The post holder is the named and identified
lead and point of contact for advice & expertise. Responsible for the
care and professional practice delivered with a Radiographic workforce.
The
post holder will be a state registered Radiographer with the Health Care
Professions Council (HCPC) & will work within codes of practice and
professional guidelines. As a professional clinical manager & a member of
the radiology management team, they will be responsible for leading,
developing & managing all resources (human, physical & financial) for
CT within Radiology across multiple sites in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust (LTHT).
The
post holder has accountability for delivering a safe, effective, efficient
& quality service appropriate for all users in accordance with the
Trusts strategic plans & operational policies. They are accountable for
delivering service-related targets, implementing legislation & national
frameworks.
Post
holders at this level are expected to have significant knowledge of the
specific modality including technical & operational issues. They will
provide specialist advice & be consulted on a wide range of issues which
arise in their modality. They will ensure the highest standards of technical,
clinical & operational practice.
About us
LTHT
is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe and is a regional and
national centre for specialist treatment, a renowned bio-medical research
facility and the local hospital for the Leeds community. LTHT treats 1.5 million patients each year
including more than 200,000 emergency patients. With an established national
reputation for clinical innovation & expertise along with a significant
teaching & research profile the CSU contains one of three national
radiology training academies with associated educational facilities &
resources for the Leeds Bradford Radiology training scheme.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Radiology Service delivers a diagnostic and treatment service for
approximately 600,000 patients a year. The Service comprises several imaging
modalities, each with up to 100 staff, providing a high quality clinical
radiology service for patients. The service includes the Leeds and Wakefield
breast screening programme which screens 180,000 women per round length.
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust provides tertiary and secondary care and
covers a wide geographical area. Radiology Services are provided on several
sites across Leeds and the post holder will be required to travel to sites
across the trust.
The
post holder will be a state registered Radiographer with the Health Care
Professions Council (HCPC) and will work within codes of practice and
professional guidelines. As a professional clinical manager and a member of
the radiology management team, they will be responsible for leading,
developing and managing all resources (human, physical and financial) for an
imaging modality or service area within Radiology across multiple sites in
the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT).
The
post holder has accountability for delivering a safe, effective, efficient
and quality service appropriate for all users in accordance with the Trusts
strategic plans and operational policies. They are accountable for delivering
service-related targets, implementing legislation and national frameworks.
Post
holders at this level are expected to have significant knowledge of the
specific modality including technical and operational issues. They will
provide specialist advice and be consulted on a wide range of issues which
arise in their modality. They will ensure the highest standards of technical,
clinical and operational practice are in place within the modality and that
principles of clinical governance are implemented at a local level.
They
will be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff and patients in
their modality and will work to the Trust policies in place on all aspects of
staff management.
They
will be easily identifiable to patients, provide strong leadership through a
visible presence and provide support, advice and assistance required by
patients, their families and carers.
They
will work closely with medical and senior management staff from within the
radiology CSU and externally within the trust and WYATT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Radiology Service delivers a diagnostic and treatment service for
approximately 600,000 patients a year. The Service comprises several imaging
modalities, each with up to 100 staff, providing a high quality clinical
radiology service for patients. The service includes the Leeds and Wakefield
breast screening programme which screens 180,000 women per round length.
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust provides tertiary and secondary care and
covers a wide geographical area. Radiology Services are provided on several
sites across Leeds and the post holder will be required to travel to sites
across the trust.
The
post holder will be a state registered Radiographer with the Health Care
Professions Council (HCPC) and will work within codes of practice and
professional guidelines. As a professional clinical manager and a member of
the radiology management team, they will be responsible for leading,
developing and managing all resources (human, physical and financial) for an
imaging modality or service area within Radiology across multiple sites in
the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT).
The
post holder has accountability for delivering a safe, effective, efficient
and quality service appropriate for all users in accordance with the Trusts
strategic plans and operational policies. They are accountable for delivering
service-related targets, implementing legislation and national frameworks.
Post
holders at this level are expected to have significant knowledge of the
specific modality including technical and operational issues. They will
provide specialist advice and be consulted on a wide range of issues which
arise in their modality. They will ensure the highest standards of technical,
clinical and operational practice are in place within the modality and that
principles of clinical governance are implemented at a local level.
They
will be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff and patients in
their modality and will work to the Trust policies in place on all aspects of
staff management.
They
will be easily identifiable to patients, provide strong leadership through a
visible presence and provide support, advice and assistance required by
patients, their families and carers.
They
will work closely with medical and senior management staff from within the
radiology CSU and externally within the trust and WYATT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in diagnostic radiography.
- Current state (HCPC) registration.
- Professional post-graduate qualifications to M level or equivalent.
Desirable
- Strong evidence of leading service development.
- Recognised management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive management experience at a senior level.
- Proven success in delivering financial and service targets.
- Proven leadership and advanced communication skills.
Desirable
- Involvement in undergraduate and/or post graduate education.
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to balance considerations of service performance and risk management.
- Uses a range of influencing and negotiating strategies to bring about change.
Desirable
- Enthusiastic and upbeat in the face of challenges.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Budget and Financial knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in diagnostic radiography.
- Current state (HCPC) registration.
- Professional post-graduate qualifications to M level or equivalent.
Desirable
- Strong evidence of leading service development.
- Recognised management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive management experience at a senior level.
- Proven success in delivering financial and service targets.
- Proven leadership and advanced communication skills.
Desirable
- Involvement in undergraduate and/or post graduate education.
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to balance considerations of service performance and risk management.
- Uses a range of influencing and negotiating strategies to bring about change.
Desirable
- Enthusiastic and upbeat in the face of challenges.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Budget and Financial knowledge
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.
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.
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).
