About this role
Job summary Ready to step into a senior, hands-on leadership post in Diagnostic Imaging? As Lead XRay Radiographer, youll provide clinical and operational leadership across a busy servicedelivering safe, effective, consistently highquality imaging while supporting and developing a skilled radiography team. Youll work with modern systems and modalities including Plain Film Xray, CBCT and Fluoroscopy, using CR, PACS and associated imaging platforms to support excellent patient pathways. This is a 37.5 hour position with salary £45,000£46,620 (DOE), and parttime will be considered
What you can expect in return
Increased annual leave with years of service Being part of a friendly and supportive team An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
Main duties of the job Working as part of a friendly, welcoming and expert multi-disciplinary team supported by our experienced Radiology Manager, delivering clinically safe and high quality to patients.
Leading by example as the senior radiographer on shiftdriving best practice and high clinical standards across the department. Delivering a wide range of examinations (Plain Film, CBCT, Fluoroscopy), adapting techniques to individual patient needs and assessing image quality for diagnostic value. Championing radiation safety and compliance, including IR(ME)R, IRR, and wider health & safety standards. Supporting efficient daily operations: patient flow, professional enquiry handling, and contributing to rota/service cover alongside the Diagnostic Imaging Manager. Coaching and developing otherssupervising radiographers, students and new starters; supporting inductions, competencies, appraisals and training needs. Maintaining excellent clinical records and ensuring accurate processing on MAXIMS/PACS, including dose recording, coding and document uploads within agreed timeframes. Driving continuous improvement through audit, QA, incident reporting (including Datix), governance input, and service development initiatives.
About us
HCPC registration (Radiographer) with strong postregistration experience in Xray services. Confident competence across Plain Film and experience/exposure to CBCT and/or Fluoroscopy (with the ability to operate safely and support others). Proven leadership qualitiesable to mentor, guide and motivate a team while maintaining high standards and a positive learning culture. Strong understanding of IR(ME)R/IRR, radiation protection principles, and safe patient handling. Excellent communication skillscalm, professional, patientcentred, and effective within a multidisciplinary team. Good working knowledge of digital imaging systems (CR/PACS; ideally MAXIMS) and a meticulous approach to documentation, confidentiality and GDPR. A qualityfocused mindset with confidence contributing to QA, audit, governance, and service improvement. If you have any questions, please email me @ [email protected] Candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role - A share code will be required.
Job description Job responsibilities Ready to step into a senior, hands-on leadership post in Diagnostic Imaging? As Lead XRay Radiographer, youll provide clinical and operational leadership across a busy servicedelivering safe, effective, consistently highquality imaging while supporting and developing a skilled radiography team. Youll work with modern systems and modalities including Plain Film Xray, CBCT and Fluoroscopy, using CR, PACS and associated imaging platforms to support excellent patient pathways. This is a 37.5 hour position with salary £45,000£46,620 (DOE), and parttime will be considered
What you can expect in return
Increased annual leave with years of service Being part of a friendly and supportive team An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
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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.
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Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group
Address Level C, Royal South Hants Hospital
Brintons Terrace
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 0YG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)