Modality Lead Radiographer (Plain Film)

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred imaging service in-line with local and national guidelines, including IR(ME)R and HCPC standards.

Act as lead point of contact for clinical queries and operational issues within Plain Film modality.

Supervise, support, and mentor Plain Film team, promoting culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Conduct appraisals, competency assessments, identify training needs across the Team.

Lead daily staff allocation and workflow management to ensure effective service coverage.

Oversee and maintain robust quality assurance (QA) procedures.

Monitor adherence to protocols and assist in their review and development.

Lead clinical audits, peer reviews, and service evaluations to drive improvements.

Contribute to strategic planning and modernisation of Imaging service in collaboration with Radiology Management and Consultant Radiologists.

Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, incl. radiologists, referrers, other departments, and external service providers.

Support cross-modality and cross-site collaboration to ensure smooth service delivery.

Assist with procurement, maintenance, and performance monitoring of imaging equipment.

Provide expert clinical oversight and leadership for Plain Film (general X-ray) service across all areas, incl. inpatient, outpatient, A&E, Theatre, and mobile imaging.

Manage stock levels and consumables within Plain Film.

Job responsibilities

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.