About this role
Job summary
Imaging Quality & Education Lead Radiographer SBH- Band 8A
**Priority for this position will be given to internal Barts Health NHS Trust employees**
St Bartholomew's Hospital
The General Imaging team at Barts Health is looking to recruit a talented radiographer to join the leadership team as the Imaging Quality & Education Lead Radiographer for St Bartholomew's Hospital.
We have dynamic clinical teams and are looking for a visible and motivating leader with a strong focus on Quality and Education. This Position will be based at St. Bartholomew's Hospital which is in the heart of the City of London- St. Paul's.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be credible and a visible role model, both managerially and professionally, promoting and delivering quality clinical standards within Imaging at Barts Health. They will bring dedication and energy to improving patient experience, staff satisfaction, clinical pathways and performance standards, through effective communication with patients, staff and stakeholders.
This is an exciting role, with the successful candidate representing the Imaging service.
**Interviews will be held w/c 21st July 2026**
Informal discussions/visits are encouraged. Please contact:
Payal Julka - Head of Radiography- [email protected]
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge Essential
To hold DCR(R) or BSc Hons degree in Diagnostic Imaging Current and up to date state HCPC registration Leadership training Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure and organisation Knowledge of different methods/styles for teaching and learning Has knowledge of management theory, including personnel management, risk management and health and safety
Desirable
Post graduate qualification in Education RPS training Quality Improvement training
Experience Essential
Extensive experience in radiographer services Broad range of post graduate clinical demonstrable experience in diagnostic imaging for a minimum of three years Working towards CQC /HSE Compliance Experience of change management Demonstrable experience of teaching, supervising and assessing at least one radiographic staff group (such as student, assistant practitioners, practitioners, radiographers, advanced practitioners) Assisting with investigation into complaints and incidents for quality improvement Demonstrable experience of staff management/supervision
Desirable
Working towards Imaging Quality Standards accreditations Working towards Imaging Quality Standards accreditations
Skills Essential
Ability to interpret national and local guidelines Excellent organisational skills and prioritising skills. Ability to manage own work programme and to prioritise deadlines Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long- term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly Microsoft Office skills Ability to write evidence based reports
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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)