Lead Radiographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Radiographer to join the Imaging Department as a Band 7 Lead Radiographer. The role involves supporting the leadership, development, and day-to-day operation of Plain X-ray, Interventional Radiology, and DEXA services across multiple sites. The successful candidate will provide professional leadership, oversee workload, and contribute to service modernisation and quality improvement. This position is ideal for a Radiographer looking to develop leadership and management skills within a supportive environment.
Essential criteria
- Broad general radiography experience at Junior and Senior level
- Or only exceptional candidates will be considered with less than 2 years' experience at Senior band 6 level
Desirable criteria
- Experience in contributing to interpreting and implementing policies and procedures.
- Involvement in Practice development
- Qualifications & Training
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or Diploma of the college of Radiographers
- HCPC registration
- Member of SOR
- Interest in further study/CPD
- Has access to own transport & driving licence
- Skill and Knowledge
- Previous supervisory experience
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Broad Clinical Skills
- Able to motivate other staff.
- Interest in teaching/training.
- Ability to work under own initiative and make decisions.
- A good understanding and demonstration of Customer care standards
- Ability to lead a team and provide feedback.
- Ability to work in a team and accept feedback.
- Ability to advise medical and non-medical referrers as to the appropriate radiological investigation.
- Awareness of Health and safety including IR(ME)R 2017
- Teaching experience
- Evidence of audit involvement
- Awareness of current developments within the profession
- Broad general radiography experience at Junior and Senior level
- Or only exceptional candidates will be considered with less than 2 years' experience at Senior band 6 level
- Experience in contributing to interpreting and implementing policies and procedures.
- Involvement in Practice development
- Qualifications & Training
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or Diploma of the college of Radiographers
- HCPC registration
- Member of SOR
- Interest in further study/CPD
- Has access to own transport & driving licence
- Skill and Knowledge
- Previous supervisory experience
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Broad Clinical Skills
- Able to motivate other staff.
- Interest in teaching/training.
- Ability to work under own initiative and make decisions.
- A good understanding and demonstration of Customer care standards
- Ability to lead a team and provide feedback.
- Ability to work in a team and accept feedback.
- Ability to advise medical and non-medical referrers as to the appropriate radiological investigation.
- Awareness of Health and safety including IR(ME)R 2017
- Teaching experience
- Evidence of audit involvement
- Awareness of current developments within the profession
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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Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking Radiographer to join our Imaging Department as a Band 7 Lead Radiographer.
Working within the Trust's Plain X-ray Team, the successful candidate will support the leadership, development and day-to-day operation of Plain X-ray, Interventional Radiology and DEXA services across Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its satellite sites. Working closely with the Clinical Manager and Imaging Leadership Team, the post holder will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services while contributing to quality improvement, workforce development and service transformation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Radiographer seeking to develop their leadership and management skills within a progressive and supportive department.
The role supports services across Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Walton Community Diagnostic Centre, Whitworth Hospital and Buxton Hospital. Applicants must be able to travel independently between sites.
Although the Imaging Department provides a 24-hour service, this post focuses on leadership and operational support during core working hours. Occasional out-of-hours working may be required, but routine participation in evening, night and weekend rotas is not expected.
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