Radiology Team Lead Plain Film
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Radiology Team Lead to join the general Radiology Department. The role involves providing professional, clinical, and operational leadership within a busy plain film service. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the department, ensuring high-quality imaging services and leading a team of radiographers. The position focuses on patient care, service improvement, workforce development, and clinical governance.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Plain Film service.
- Supervise, support, and develop radiographers and support staff.
- Ensure high standards of patient care, radiation safety, and image quality.
- Coordinate staffing, workload, and service delivery to meet targets.
- Contribute to appraisal, performance management, and workforce planning.
- Maintain a clinical role within the Plain Film service and act as a role model.
Essential criteria
- MSc, BSc Diagnostic Radiography or relevant diploma
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant postgraduate training or specialist courses in radiography practice
- Significant post-registration experience within a General Radiography/Plain Film
Desirable criteria
- Leadership or management qualification.
- Previous experience at Band 6 senior level or equivalent.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Radiology Team Lead Plain Film
The closing date is 25 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking Band 7 Radiology Team Lead to join our general Radiology Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic radiographer to provide professional, clinical, and operational leadership within a busy plain film service.
As the Plain Film Team Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the plain film department, ensuring the delivery of a safe, effective, and high-quality imaging service. You will lead a team of radiographers promoting excellence in patient care, service improvement, workforce development, and clinical governance.
Main duties of the job
The Plain Film Lead Radiographer will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership for the General Radiography (Plain Film) service, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, safe and efficient imaging service.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and managing the day-to-day operation of the Plain Film service across designated areas.
Supervising, supporting and developing radiographers, assistant practitioners and support staff.
Ensuring high standards of patient care, radiation safety and image quality are maintained at all times.
Coordinating staffing, workload management an
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