Deputy Lead Radiographer

Job overview

Deputy Lead Radiographer

Department: Imaging

Band 7. £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum, pro rata

Hours: Part time, 31.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you ready for your next exciting step in Radiography? Join our growing Imaging team! We are looking for a Radiographer who is a specialist with extensive experience in this modality, and who are keen to progress their careers into a Leadership and Management role within our department and who is committed to excellent patient care. There will also be a requirement to participate in the Out-of-hours service.

It is an exciting time to join our team at Milton Keynes Imaging Department. We are expanding with a new scanning centre set to open in 2026 and two Community Diagnostic Centres at Whitehouse Park and Lloyds Court already in place.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: w/c 11 May 2026

Main duties of the job

Our Imaging Department has a wide range of imaging modalities and has a Trust wide PACS.  We invest in high quality patient care of which we can be proud and in which the local community has confidence, and we are equally committed to supporting and valuing every member of our team to realise their full potential.  What is in it for you? •    A supportive environment where your growth is encouraged •    Opportunities to guide and mentor student radiographers from the University of Hertfordshire and apprentices from the University of Exeter •    A team that genuinely values your expertise and unique contribution We believe in helping our staff reach their full potential and we will be supporting you every step of the way.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

NHS Staff Survey: With high scores in Team Working and Line Management, our teams collaborate, communicate, and care for one another—because we know we’re stronger together.

Clinical:

To independently undertake a wide range of TAG procedures, ensuring high professional standards of technical competence and patient care are always maintained.

Leadership and Management

To encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff using personal example and constructive supervision.

Communication

To offer advice and guidance to patients, carers and other health professionals on radiology procedures, specialised procedures and ionising and non-ionising radiation issues taking due consideration of the patient’s condition.

Teaching, Training and Research

To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners, and student radiographers

Professional role responsibilities

Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Society of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct and Trust and NHS protocols and guidelines.

General Responsibilities

Demonstrates excellent time management & prioritisation skills; takes responsibility for the management of own work activities and learning.

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.  Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.   This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.