• Job Description

  Req#: C9205-25-1510?language=en&page=604&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) Imaging department is looking to recruit dedicated, skilled Diagnostic General Radiographers to our Service Lead Radiographer Team. Roles will be based at County Hospital and within our Community Hospitals Team, with an expectation to rotate as needed to all sites. This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career by leading a portion of our Plain Film X-ray service.

  The Service Lead Radiographer will support the Plain Film Team using compassionate leading methodologies to meet the vision of the Imaging department and UHNM. Leading service change and improvements within their area, supporting the Superintendent in manging the day to day operational activities of the department as part of the Service Lead Radiographer Team.

  UHNM's Plain Film service cover's 6 different Hospital sites across the County including the Royal Stoke, County Hospital, Haywood Hospital and community units. Soon to incorporate UHNM's new CDC.

  County Hospital is Located in the county town of Stafford, the Imaging department is very well equipped, with 3 DR rooms, 3 DR Mobiles, 1 Digital Fluoroscopy/DR Room, 4 Digital Mobile Image Intensifiers, Our Radiographers undertake a wide range of imaging examinations through a variety of shifts and on-call.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful candidate will be Reliable, enthusiastic, hardworking, committed to developing Imaging services and giving our patients and referrers the very best quality of care and service.

  The post holder will have responsibility for the management of the Plain Film X-ray service provided in their designated area including development, implementation and evaluation of service needs. Ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained across the team and fostering an environment for continuous improvement. Managing the 24/7 operational delivery of the service by ensuring staff are deployed to meet the needs of patients and referrers, with an expectation to undertake out of hours work as required for the needs of the service.

  They will be trained to complete line management duties, mentoring and pastoral duties for the Plain Film team.

  Successful applicants would be expected to contribute to the 24/7 service delivery and given the opportunity to work a split clinical/management role.

  Please see attached Job Description and personal Specification for further details.

  About us

  University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

  All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

  UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

  At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

  Details

  Date posted

  13 October 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £47,810 to £54,710 a year PA

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  205-7433938

  Job locations

  County Hospital

  Weston Road

  Stafford

  ST16 3SA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Registration Essential

  • Bsc Diagnostic Imaging
  • HCPC up to date registration

  Desirable

  • Post graduate education in leadership and management/Further learning in Management and Leadership

  Experience Essential

  • Minimum of 2 Years at band 6/Senior Radiographer level
  • Extensive/recent experience of Plain film X-ray
  • Completed RPS course
  • Experience of Leading a Team
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of IRMER and IRR

  Desirable

  • Experience at managing equipment
  • In-depth Knowledge of X-ray equipment/Acts as superuser
  • Experience in development and review of local SOP's
  • Show's awareness of compassionate leadership/leadership impact and self awareness.
  • Experience of Audit/support audits and good knowledge of governance.
  • Knowledge of risk and incident management.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Registration Essential

  • Bsc Diagnostic Imaging
  • HCPC up to date registration

  Desirable

  • Post graduate education in leadership and management/Further learning in Management and Leadership

  Experience Essential

  • Minimum of 2 Years at band 6/Senior Radiographer level
  • Extensive/recent experience of Plain film X-ray
  • Completed RPS course
  • Experience of Leading a Team
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of IRMER and IRR

  Desirable

  • Experience at managing equipment
  • In-depth Knowledge of X-ray equipment/Acts as superuser
  • Experience in development and review of local SOP's
  • Show's awareness of compassionate leadership/leadership impact and self awareness.
  • Experience of Audit/support audits and good knowledge of governance.
  • Knowledge of risk and incident management.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Reg

  Essential

  • BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (equivalent) (2)
  • Full HCPC Registration (2)
  • RPS Training

  Desirable

  • Evidence of in-house training in leadership or modality related (2)
  • Relevant post graduate study (2)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years months experience at Band 6 or above in a NHS organisation
  • Extensive recent experience of CR/DR x-ray systems, to include superuser activities
  • Awareness and interaction with QA programmes
  • Experience taking a lead, demonstrates leadership knowledge and experience
  • Evidence of additional responsibilities in modality, leading projects
  • Has acted as RPS

  Desirable

  • Experience of a full range of General Imaging services including Theatres, MSK, IP/OPs and trauma imaging
  • Experience of DATIX investigations. Sound knowledge of adverse incident reporting/IRMER K
  • Experience of updating and developing SOPS /local protocols
  • Experience of Audit
  • Experience of coaching and mentoring.

  Skills, Ability and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Computer literate including Radiology Information Systems/PACs, trust systems, Empactis, E-roster, Careflow, Iportal etc.
  • Knowledge of current guidance, legislation, Local/national policy and governance including IR(ME)R 2017 & IRR2018
  • Ability to work under pressure, resourceful in handling multiple work streams. Organise and prioritise.
  • Team Leadership/Compassionate leadership skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  Desirable

  • Ability to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach
  • Ability to work unsupervised / Lone work / use personal initiative.
  • Demonstration of relevant Continuing Professional Development, show's ability for personal growth and development
  • Personally motivated and able to motivate others

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Reg

  Essential

  • BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (equivalent) (2)
  • Full HCPC Registration (2)
  • RPS Training

  Desirable

  • Evidence of in-house training in leadership or modality related (2)
  • Relevant post graduate study (2)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years months experience at Band 6 or above in a NHS organisation
  • Extensive recent experience of CR/DR x-ray systems, to include superuser activities
  • Awareness and interaction with QA programmes
  • Experience taking a lead, demonstrates leadership knowledge and experience
  • Evidence of additional responsibilities in modality, leading projects
  • Has acted as RPS

  Desirable

  • Experience of a full range of General Imaging services including Theatres, MSK, IP/OPs and trauma imaging
  • Experience of DATIX investigations. Sound knowledge of adverse incident reporting/IRMER K
  • Experience of updating and developing SOPS /local protocols
  • Experience of Audit
  • Experience of coaching and mentoring.

  Skills, Ability and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Computer literate including Radiology Information Systems/PACs, trust systems, Empactis, E-roster, Careflow, Iportal etc.
  • Knowledge of current guidance, legislation, Local/national policy and governance including IR(ME)R 2017 & IRR2018
  • Ability to work under pressure, resourceful in handling multiple work streams. Organise and prioritise.
  • Team Leadership/Compassionate leadership skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  Desirable

  • Ability to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach
  • Ability to work unsupervised / Lone work / use personal initiative.
  • Demonstration of relevant Continuing Professional Development, show's ability for personal growth and development
  • Personally motivated and able to motivate others

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

  Address

  County Hospital

  Weston Road

  Stafford

  ST16 3SA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

  Address

  County Hospital

  Weston Road

  Stafford

  ST16 3SA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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