Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 153-SP06431
- Employer
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital
- Town
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/08/2026
Employer heading
X-ray Clinical Lead Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 8a
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
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.
Th 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.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals
Interview: August 6th
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- • 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 criteria
- • Evidence of clinical audit
Experience
Essential criteria
- • 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 criteria
- • Managing difficult situations.
- • Recruitment and selection experience
- • Experience undertaking staff Appraisals.
Skills
Essential criteria
- • 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 criteria
- - 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 criteria
- - Understanding of Risk Management
- - Financial/Purchasing knowledge
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- - 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 criteria
- - 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 criteria
- - Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anne-Marie Jenkins
- Job title
- Acting Head of Imaging
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 019 2983
- Additional information
If no answer from Anne-Marie please contact Amberley Williams PA to the Head of Imaging on [email protected]
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