Band 7 - Team Lead Radiographer, Radiology

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We are looking for a Team Lead Band 7 Radiographer to join our radiographic workforce at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals 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 and caring attitude.

Looking ahead, we have secured substantial additional funding from Health Education England for Radiographer training and role development.

Our CDC in St Albans is progressing, with works starting in 2023/24. This will include additional CT and MRI.

Outside of work you’ll also benefit from being on good transport links with London (underground), being a short walk into different shopping centres and our department socials.

Watford Football club are also our friendly neighbours who have been very supportive to us throughout the pandemic.

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.
• 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)

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities if you need help please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Candidates must be strong communicators who share our trust values.

This post is ideal for existing 6 Radiographers looking to broaden their radiographic and leadership experience within an established, successful, and popular 24/7 rota.