# Professional Lead of Radiography > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/professional-lead-of-radiography/7ac5b1c2-9d85-453a-bb73-046adde4dc53 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/professional-lead-of-radiography/7ac5b1c2-9d85-453a-bb73-046adde4dc53.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Airedale NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Keighley - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Salary:** £66,582 - £77,368 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-07T11:13:03.396Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Steeton/Airedale_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Professional_Lead_Radiography/Professional_Lead_Radiography-v8096170 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8096170?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Shape the Future of Radiography at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Are you an inspiring Radiography leader ready to take your career to the next level? This is your opportunity to influence the future of diagnostic services at a pivotal moment in our Trust’s journey. At Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, we are entering an incredibly exciting phase—planning and building a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital and advancing our digital future with a new electronic patient record. As our Professional Lead of Radiography, you’ll play a central role in shaping services that will support our communities for decades to come. ### Main duties of the job About the Role This is a high-impact senior leadership position at the heart of Radiology. You will: - Lead and develop Radiography and Diagnostics services across the Trust - Champion innovation, service transformation, and continuous improvement - Drive high-quality, patient-centred care and safety - Provide professional leadership and a strong voice for radiographers locally and across the ICS - Oversee performance, governance, workforce strategy, and financial stewardship - Act as the Trust’s lead for radiation protection and IR(ME)R compliance - Working closely with senior clinical and operational leaders, you’ll ensure our services remain high-performing, sustainable, and forward-looking, delivering outstanding care every day. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Make a System-Wide Impact This role goes beyond one organisation. You’ll collaborate across the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Care System, influencing wider diagnostic strategies, contributing to regional initiatives, and helping shape the future of Radiology services across the region. What You’ll Bring We’re looking for a confident, forward-thinking leader who can inspire teams and deliver change. You will have: - HCPC registration and a degree in Radiography - Significant experience leading Radiology services and driving transformation - Strong knowledge of clinical standards, governance, and NHS policy - Proven ability to lead teams through change and deliver performance - Excellent communication, influencing, and strategic thinking skills - You’ll be passionate about developing people, improving services, and creating a culture where staff feel empowered, supported, and engaged. Ready to Lead the Future? If you are an ambitious and compassionate leader who thrives on challenge and wants to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Come and see for yourself—meet our team, explore our services, and discover what makes Airedale special. For full details of the role, including responsibilities and person requirements, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Detailed knowledge of legislation and local and national policy framework relating to the delivery of Radiology services - Detailed knowledge/awareness of relevant clinical standards and guidelines relating to Radiology. - Ability to lead and support staff and teams through change **Desirable** - Ability to influence, motivate and empower staff and teams - Detailed knowledge of lean management and efficiency models ### Experience **Essential** - Involvement with professional initiatives at a regional or national level - Significant experience of leading and managing Radiology services. - Quality and risk management programmes planning - Experience of leading programmes of change **Desirable** - Experience of managing insourcing and outsourcing contracts - Managing a budget ### Qualifications **Essential** - Diploma / Degree in Radiography. - HCPC registered Allied Health Profession - Post-graduate leadership or management qualification or equivalent experience - Master’s Degree/working towards / evidence of study at equivalent level / equivalent experience. ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Able to work collaboratively across teams and organisations - Able to successfully link strategy and operations. **Desirable** - Able to deliver transformation in high pressured environments ## Documents - [links (pdf, 207.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1669) - [ai statement (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2960) - [privacy notice (pdf, 70.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1621) - [job description (pdf, 535.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10389858) - [probation policy (pdf, 323.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2588) - [applying for a job (pdf, 286.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3022) - [values & behaviours (pdf, 681.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1615) - [airedale welcome brochure (pdf, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2741) - [trust inclusion statement (pdf, 266.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2502) - [information for applicants (pdf, 285.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2587) - [airedale recruitment process guide (pdf, 142.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1885) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.