Job summary We are looking for a Team Lead Radiographer to join our radiographic workforce at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust. The role will be a prominent leadership position within the department. They will be line managing, mentoring and supporting a team of Radiographers with an empathetic, compassionate and highly caring attitude. This full-time position is ideal for experienced Radiographers looking to expand their radiographic and leadership skills. You will lead a team of up to 15 Radiographers on a well-established, successful 24/7 shift system. Main duties of the job The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include: Being an effective member the Radiology senior team. Providing leadership to Radiographic staff. Supporting Radiology services across all WHTH sites. Mentoring junior staff and students. Setting SMART objectives to support with training and competencies. Completing and record keeping of QA testing. Following IRMER17 regulations whilst undertaking radiology examinations to a high standard. Participation on the additional shifts' rota (Saturdays and evenings). About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-C-7026 Job locations Cross Site Cross Site WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role. Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography. Attendance at mandatory training sessions. Evidence of up-to-date CPD. HCPC registration. Desirable PgD in radiographic disciplines. Leadership certificates. Knowledge: Essential Good knowledge of adaptive techniques. Aware of current trends relevant to the profession. Conflict resolution and effective team building/management. Desirable Public sector/NHS knowledge. Safeguarding. Complaint resolution and handling. Business continuity processes. Experience: Essential Post qualification experience across a range of modalities. Wide range of experience in imaging modalities. NHS experience. Desirable Line management responsibilities. Interview experience. Appraisals. Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography. Attendance at mandatory training sessions. Evidence of up-to-date CPD. HCPC registration. Desirable PgD in radiographic disciplines. Leadership certificates. Knowledge: Essential Good knowledge of adaptive techniques. Aware of current trends relevant to the profession. Conflict resolution and effective team building/management. Desirable Public sector/NHS knowledge. Safeguarding. Complaint resolution and handling. Business continuity processes. Experience: Essential Post qualification experience across a range of modalities. Wide range of experience in imaging modalities. NHS experience. Desirable Line management responsibilities. Interview experience. Appraisals. 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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Cross Site Cross Site WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)