About this role
Job summary
The successful candidate will play a key role within the department's leadership team, contributing to the operational management and delivery of high-quality CT services.
Responsibilities will include the management and monitoring of departmental performance and staff-related KPIs, maintaining professional standards, and supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
We are seeking a dedicated, dynamic, and highly motivated radiographer with strong people-management skills and a passion for continuous service improvement. The ideal candidate will be committed to maintaining high clinical standards while ensuring compassionate, patient-focused care at all times.
Applicants must possess extensive UK experience as an CT Radiographer, with a proven ability to work within a busy clinical environment and contribute to service development and operational excellence.
Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place the week commencing 30th November 2026.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
To manage radiographic, admin & clerical staff, assistant practitioners, radiology assistants and students within a designated area/department, provide clear clinical leadership for the day to day organisation of the departmental section in accordance with professional and departmental protocols
To carry out the full range of imaging/duties within specialised area, to be consistently high standard.
As a Trust we combine a number of key roles:
District general hospital services for Coventry and Rugby, our local population. Tertiary centre for Coventry and Warwickshire, providing complex specialist services for the sector and beyond. Provider of innovative and leading-edge clinical services to Coventry and Warwickshire. The clinical base for The University of Warwick Medical School. University Hospital of Coventry and Warwick is a large PFI hospital which ensures a guaranteed equipment replacement programme. Consequently all the imaging equipment is replaced with top range systems on a regular basis resulting in a very modern department.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
To undertake imaging tasks, in line with governmental and departmental protocols, working both alone and with multidisciplinary teams, within specialised area. To check patient identification and documentation, and ensure the appropriate radiographic examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests. Develop, monitor and maintain standards of care in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, protocols and professional regulations. Operating equipment, then assessing patient`s needs adapt and modify radiographic techniques according to the patients condition. Attending to patients` welfare at all times. To evaluate the resultant images for diagnostic quality and alert clinicians of any abnormality when appropriate. Organise facilities for carrying out routine and specialist investigations. Lead and supervise radiographic and support staff in the preparation of those sessions. To arrange, plan and participate in the department Quality Assurance programme to ensure the efficient operation of highly technical equipment, and to ensure compliance with best practice whilst adhering to MRI safety guidelines. To assist department managers with planning maintenance schedules, initiate and monitor external engineers to breakdowns, to support prompt service resumption. To maintain stock management, both control of purchasing as denied in delegated financial approval staffing, stock, non-stock and petty cash expenditure. To participate in the provision of an Out of Hours service, to support full 7 day service delivery as part of contracted hours. To be familiar with, understand and apply principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led, defining and arranging safe systems of work. Arrange and define local reporting systems compliant with legislation for CAE reporting, incorporating accidental/erroneous exposures compliant with IRMER, including the resultant action planning to better manage systems. To provide expert training in specialist equipment and give theoretical instruction, practical guidance, and supervision to less experienced staff, Student Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and trainees. Schedule, liaise and undertake work assessments as required for trainee staff and accreditation programme candidates. To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff, educate and promote adherence to Trust working policies for all staff groups within the department. To timely manage the Out of Hours and On call rosters, in line with the departmental agreement, negotiating additional cover to meet demands for additional radiographic provision. To manage staff annual leave, toil and training to maintain a core staffing resource. Be responsible for the operational supervision and management of an appropriate area assessing and managing workflow to utilise available resources, in liaison with other staff in the department, and in the hospital. In the absence of other senior staff to supervise other areas ensuring those areas are working to agreed standards. Collaborative working with management teams to develop/modernise service delivery, analysing service provision, service needs and development needs to support the Trust ability to meet capacity and demand pressures, through safe structured, planned schemes. Deal with day to day queries generated by patient, staff and requests presenting at reception, and arrange appointments as necessary with prior consultation with radiological and senior radiographic staff where indicated and liaise with clerical staff, adapting standard bookings for patient specific conditions. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oBSc Radiography or equivalent oHCPC registered oPost graduate training/certificate in specialist modality
Desirable
oLeadership qualification
Experience Essential
oExtensive post graduate experience in radiography. oAbility to successfully manage people and change oExperience of conflict management
Desirable
oProfessional clinical experience in a specialised modality oUnderstanding of budget management
Knowledge Essential
oKnowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of patient pathways, and the key role of diagnostic imaging. oKnowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
Desirable
oFirst line manager training, e.g. Review/appraisal, sickness monitoring. oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS
Skills Essential
oFlexible approach oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oTime management skills oAbility to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyse problems and implement effective and appropriate solutions oEffective leadership skills
Desirable
oEvaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice and self-development
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)