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Lead Radiographer - Paediatric

£57.53k - £64.75k per annum
Full-time
Job summary
Applications are invited for the role of Lead Radiographer for Paediatrics at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated diagnostic Radiographer with excellent communication, management & leadership skills to provide the professional leadership for the paediatric service / department at Leeds General Infirmary. They will be a compassionate leader responsible for delivering an efficient, safe, effective and high-quality radiographic imaging service. The Lead Radiographer will line manage Team Managers, Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and assistants. They will be line managed by the Head of Profession. This is an exciting role and applications from within and outside the organisation are encouraged.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for the professional leadership & management of rotational staff. The post holder is the named and identified lead and point of contact for advice & expertise. Responsible for the care and professional practice delivered with a Radiographic workforce.

The post holder will be a state registered Radiographer with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) & will work within codes of practice and professional guidelines. As a professional clinical manager & a member of the radiology management team, they will be responsible for leading, developing & managing all resources (human, physical & financial) for paediatrics within Radiology LGI at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT).

The post holder has accountability for delivering a safe, effective, efficient & quality service appropriate for all users in accordance with the Trust’s strategic plans & operational policies. They are accountable for delivering service-related targets, implementing legislation & national frameworks.

Post holders at this level are expected to have significant knowledge of the specific modality including technical & operational issues. They will provide specialist advice & be consulted on a wide range of issues which arise in their modality. They will ensure the highest standards of technical, clinical & operational practice.

About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 001536
Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

Job description
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Clare Bridge
Position: Head of Profession
Email: View email address on meeveem.com
Shortlisting Date: 29th July 2026
Interview Date: 7th August 2026

Job Overview
Applications are invited for the role of Lead Radiographer for Paediatrics at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated diagnostic Radiographer with excellent communication, management & leadership skills to provide the professional leadership for the paediatric service / department at Leeds General Infirmary. They will be a compassionate leader responsible for delivering an efficient, safe, effective and high-quality radiographic imaging service. The Lead Radiographer will line manage Team Managers, Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and assistants. They will be line managed by the Head of Profession. This is an exciting role and applications from within and outside the organisation are encouraged.

What the candidate will do:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the professional leadership & management of rotational staff. The post holder is the named and identified lead and point of contact for advice & expertise. Responsible for the care and professional practice delivered with a Radiographic workforce.

The post holder will be a state registered Radiographer with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) & will work within codes of practice and professional guidelines. As a professional clinical manager & a member of the radiology management team, they will be responsible for leading, developing & managing all resources (human, physical & financial) for paediatrics within Radiology LGI at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT).

The post holder has accountability for delivering a safe, effective, efficient & quality service appropriate for all users in accordance with the Trust’s strategic plans & operational policies. They are accountable for delivering service-related targets, implementing legislation & national frameworks.

Post holders at this level are expected to have significant knowledge of the specific modality including technical & operational issues. They will provide specialist advice & be consulted on a wide range of issues which arise in their modality. They will ensure the highest standards of technical, clinical & operational practice.

Overview of the organisation:
LTHT is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe and is a regional and national centre for specialist treatment, a renowned bio-medical research facility and the local hospital for the Leeds community. LTHT treats 1.5 million patients each year including more than 200,000 emergency patients. With an established national reputation for clinical innovation & expertise along with a significant teaching & research profile the CSU contains one of three national radiology training academies with associated educational facilities & resources for the Leeds Bradford Radiology training scheme.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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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.

Employer details
Employer name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

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