Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Radiographer to join our team as a Band 7 Radiology Clinical Lead.
This is a key leadership role within the department, offering the opportunity to support and shape the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective imaging services. You will provide visible clinical leadership, supporting operational delivery while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience, quality improvement and staff wellbeing.
In addition to day shifts this role will also require on-call cover for evenings and weekends.
For further information, please contact Joanna Samways (Senior Matron) or George Floyd (Intervention Radiology Manager)
This role required NMC Registration.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital with cross-cover at Poole Hospital
Interview Date: Monday, 27th July 2026
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical and operational leadership within your designated imaging area
- Support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care in line with Trust values
- Lead, support and develop a skilled multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to service delivery, performance management and patient flow
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and transformation within Radiology
- Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R, health and safety standards and governance requirements
- Support staff through supervision, appraisal, and professional development
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust to improve patient pathways
You will be an approachable and visible leader, promoting a culture where staff feel supported, valued and empowered.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda’s that support Governance Frameworks
- Implementation of service development and changes
- Involvement in policy and SOP development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in interventional radiology or a similar interventional speciality
- Management experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse, educated to diploma or degree level
- Teaching and assessing course/ mentorship in practice course or NMC supervising learners in practice approved.
- Evidence of a post registration qualification or approved training course in leadership and management
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Recruitment and selection course
- Appraisal skills
- IV Therapy Skills & Competency
- Conscious sedation skills
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Works well within a team and all disciplines
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This advert is for Radiology Clinical Nurse Lead with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 pa/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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