X-ray Clinical Lead Radiographer

X-ray Clinical Lead Radiographer
The closing date is 29 July 2026

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals
Interview: August 6th

Job summary
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.

The 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.

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.

About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Job 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
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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.