# X-ray Clinical Lead Radiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/x-ray-clinical-lead-radiographer/d88c9537-9b1d-417b-bb58-54e89117e1bd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/x-ray-clinical-lead-radiographer/d88c9537-9b1d-417b-bb58-54e89117e1bd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Poole - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-15T14:42:54.587Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Bournemouth/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Radiology/Radiology-v8150865 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8150865?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We’re looking for an experienced, passionate Radiographer to support as the X-ray Clinical Lead for the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital Sites of UHD. Th role of the X-ray Clinical Lead is to be the operational manager for X-ray, DEXA, Fluoroscopy and Dental services. The role includes managing around 70 members of staff and combines clinical practice with team leadership, service improvement, radiation protection and clinical governance. University Hospitals Dorset is one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers in the NHS.  It was created in October 2020 by bringing together two Trusts: Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital. The new Trust has a turnover of approximately £720m and employs over 9,000 members of staff. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals Interview: August 6th ### Main duties of the job The X-ray Clinical Lead Radiographer will be responsible for the leadership and operational management of the service provided at The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital sites. The successful applicant will ensure delivery of responsive, high quality and efficient services within the resources available without compromising the quality of care we provide to our patients. Providing professional leadership to the Radiography staff, setting the standard for clinical delivery and promoting inclusive, compassionate behaviours across our teams. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This is an exciting time to join the team with the transformational and investment programme to transform the local area, creating a new, state-of-the-art elective and planned care hospital. The successful individual will be an astute, driven, flexible and a determined individual who has a proven management and leadership skills.  You will have a strong record of delivery and be considered inspirational and engaging by both staff and external partners. Please see attached job description and person specification for more details. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - - High standard of Radiographic skills. Ability to advise on specialist radiographic techniques - - Use of highly complex and expensive radiographic equipment - - Presentation skills. - - Time management and organizational skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - - Knowledge of National and Trust policies. - - IR(ME)R regulations and radiation safety. - - Extensive knowledge of X-ray protocols. - - National and local waiting time targets. **Desirable** - - Understanding of Risk Management - - Financial/Purchasing knowledge ### Experience **Essential** - - Extensive post grad experience in a wide range of Radiology techniques - - Experience of leading and developing teams, working in multi-disciplinary team - - Excellent communication & interpersonal skills - - Experience of supporting, supervising and developing staff and students **Desirable** - - Managing difficult situations. - - Recruitment and selection experience - - Experience undertaking staff Appraisals. ### Qualifications **Essential** - - BSC Radiography or equivalent qualification - - Management qualification or equivalent experience - - HCPC registration or equivalent - - Relevant postgraduate level qualification in clinical specialism - - Evidence of up to date CPD **Desirable** - - Evidence of clinical audit ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - - Leadership skills. - - Negotiating, motivational and reassurance skills. - - Remain calm under pressure - - Able to maintain concentration in an unpredictable work pattern - - Analytical and judgmental skills. - - Excellent communication skills, compassionate attitude towards patient care. - - Role model for the Trust Values ### Language requirement **Essential** - - Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role ### Other requirements specific to the role **Essential** - - Commitment to quality patient care. - - Able to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team - - Flexible and adaptable approach to working and the ability to cope under pressure. ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [xr clinical lead ps (pdf, 80.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10450674) - [xr clinical lead jd (pdf, 320.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10450673) ## 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.