Job Description

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 this a full-time shift system position, leading a team of up to 15 Radiographers on the 24/7 shift system.

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).



Candidates must be strong communicators who share our trust values.



This post is ideal for existing Band 6 Radiographers looking to broaden their radiographic and leadership experience within an established, successful, and popular 24/7 rota.



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.recruitment@nhs.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.



Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.