X-Ray Lead Radiographer
Closing date: 16 August 2026

Job summary
As an imaging team we have gone through a period of structural reorganisation. We are now managed through a site based division and feel this has given us the oversight, and support to deliver on our ambitions. We are currently transitioning to a 24/7 rota with the Imaging team recruiting additional staff and implementing new rotas.

You will oversee the day-to-day running of the X-ray department covering Fluoroscopy, Interventional, Theatres, Mobile X-ray, A+E X-ray, GP X-ray, Inpatient X-ray and Outpatient X-ray and line manage the Superintendents. You will also work closely with the Imaging Manager, Clinical Director and Site Lead to develop new pathways and update training packs and protocols so they are meeting best practice guidelines

Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and develop the x-ray departments within core services for the following referral pathways: in-patient; out-patient; surgical; emergency; community and general practice. They will manage staff, resources and activity, to deliver a safe, effective and efficient service that meets patients, carers, staff and commissioners requirements and the Vision of Barts Health NHS Trust.

The post holder will provide specialist advice in the X-ray modality, including plain film X-ray, fluoroscopy, interventional and advanced practice Radiography and they will also undertake clinical duties.

The post holder will be held responsible for the operational performance across the Core Services modality at Whipps Cross Hospital. This includes financial, HR, information governance and key performance objectives.

The post holder will be responsible for managing Radiographers and Radiography Imaging Assistants, including recruitment, appraisal, CPD and performance across the modality.

The post holder will promote the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within all areas of the relevant modality using modern methods to improve productivity, through quality improvement methodology

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.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum inc
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 11 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 259-8197246WXH
Job locations: Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR, United Kingdom

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
Experience
Essential

• Experience of a wide range of Imaging equipment and techniques
• Day to day operational management.
• Quality assurance and clinical governance activities.
• Experience in the management of staff, including HR issues, appraisal and recruitment practices
• Radiation Protection Supervisor experience
• Experience of supervising and teaching.

Desirable

• Experience of post graduate teaching.
• To have been involved in bringing about change to a service/ department
• Experience of implementing Evidence Based Practice.
• Setting up a new service.
• Undertaking a QI project.
• Experience of business planning, preparing capital bids, and bids for resources to extend the Imaging service when required
• Experience of managing a budget.

Skills
Essential

• High level inter-personal and communications skills.
• Ability to initiate and implement change.
• Able to prioritise, organise and delegate.
• Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations.
• Effective leadership and team working.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions to address them.
• Ability to manage and deliver deadlines.

Desirable

• Achievements in managing change.
• Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Understanding of national waiting time principles.
• Up to date knowledge of current and emerging techniques and relevant topics / professional issues
• Knowledge of current policies and legislation affecting service delivery.
• A good understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Knowledge of wider NHS issues and National NHS priorities.

Desirable

• Participation experience of NHS leadership programs.
• Attendance of a clinical supervisor course.

Qualifications
Essential

• BSc Radiography or DCR.
• Current and up to date state registration through HCPC.
• Evidence of ongoing, relevant post qualification education and training.

Desirable

• Post graduate / Masters qualification
• Management / Leadership qualification
• Attendance of a clinical supervisor course.

Other
Essential

• Committed to the continuous development of staff and self.
• Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.
• Demonstrates a real commitment to working with, involving and consulting patients and other stakeholders in decisions about service delivery and improvement
• Decisive, using sound judgement in decision making and delivering in a timely and confident manner.

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
Imaging Site Lead: Jasmine Swallow
Email: jasmine.swallow@nhs.net

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
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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).