Band 7 - Team Lead Radiographer, Radiology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a leadership role for a Team Lead Radiographer within the Radiology department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate will line manage, mentor, and support a team of up to 15 Radiographers on a 24/7 shift system. It requires strong communication skills and a compassionate attitude, ideal for experienced Band 6 Radiographers looking to advance their leadership skills.
Key responsibilities
- Being an effective member the Radiology senior team.
- Providing leadership to Radiographic staff.
- Supporting Radiology services across all WHTH sites.
- Mentoring junior staff and students.
- Setting SMART objectives to support with training and competencies.
- Completing and record keeping of QA testing.
- Following IRMER17 regulations whilst undertaking radiology examinations to a high standard.
- Participation on the additional shifts' rota (Saturdays and evenings).
Essential criteria
- Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography.
- Attendance at mandatory training sessions.
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
- HCPC registration.
- Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
- Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
- Conflict resolution and effective team building/management.
- Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
- Wide range of experience in imaging modalities.
- NHS experience.
Desirable criteria
- PgD in radiographic disciplines.
- Leadership certificates.
- Public sector/NHS knowledge.
- Safeguarding.
- Complaint resolution and handling.
- Business continuity processes.
- Line management responsibilities.
- Interview experience.
- Appraisals.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £51,657 – £58,785 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 7 - Team Lead Radiographer, Radiology
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Team Lead Radiographer to join our radiographic workforce at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The role will be a prominent leadership position within the department.
They will be line managing, mentoring and supporting a team of Radiographers with an empathetic, compassionate and highly caring attitude.
This is a full-time shift system position, leading a team of up to 15 Radiographers on the 24/7 shift system.
This post is ideal for Band 6 Radiographers with a strong clinical background and previous NHS experience, looking to broaden their radiographic and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:
- Being an effective member the Radiology senior team.
- Providing leadership to Radiographic staff.
- Supporting Radiology services across all WHTH sites.
- Mentoring junior staff and students.
- Setting SMART objectives to support with training and competencies.
- Completing and record keeping of QA testing.
- Following IRMER17 regulations whilst undertaking radiology examinations to a high standard.
- Participation on the additional shifts' rota (Saturdays and evenings).
Candidates must be strong communicators w
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