Lead Radiographer -Fluoroscopy, Interventional, Cardiology

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  • London
  • £61,631-68,623 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Lead Superintendent Radiographer - Fluoroscopy, Interventional and Cardiac RadiologyWe are looking for a forward thinking enthusiastic radiographer to lead Fluoroscopy, Interventional and Cardiac Radiology services at Croydon Health Services.The successful candidate will ensure the service provided is safe and effective as well as meeting the relevant targets.This is a key leadership role in the department and offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their managerial and organisational skills.The service comprises of 1 newly built Fluoroscopy lab, 1 Interventional Lab and 1 Cardiac Lab, as well as 6 Theatre Mobile Image Intensifiers.The Radiology department performs in excess of 250,000 all examinations per annum and has an active Clinical Governance programme. There are currently approximately 150 Staff in post in the Diagnostic Imaging department, including 26 Consultant Radiologists and Speciality Grade Doctors.Croydon University Hospital is a large urban DGH situated in South London, serving the needs of a diverse population of 360,000. It has one of the busiest A&E departments in London. Croydon has easy access to both central London and the south coast.We are currently not supporting applicants who require two-tier sponsorship.If you would like to be part of a hardworking and friendly department, please visit us and have a chat!For more information please contact, Fiona Addlesee: Fiona.addlesee@nhs.netMain duties of the jobThe post-holder will assume day to day organisation of the staff and resources in their modality to ensure effective utilisation of available resources.The post holder will provide leadership and direct line management to Radiographers & Helpers, in collaboration with the other Lead Radiographers with support from the Head of Radiology.The post holder will lead on the investigation of patient complaints and incidents, the drafting of responses and devising and implementing any associated action plans.The post holder will lead on the recruitment and retention of staff within their modality and for rotational staff within the department.The post holder will be required to participate in the Governance of the Department including Risk Management, Health and Safety, Research and Audit activities. * The post-holder will work closely with the radiologist team to ensure protocols are optimised as appropriate.
  • The post-holder will ensure all staff working within their modality are suitably trained and signed off as competent to use the equipment and work under CUH protocols in-hours and out of hours.
  • The post holder is responsible for ordering specialist equipment, day to day management of service contracts and organising temporary staffing for the team they manage when required.
  • To provide a high level of clinical experience within Radiology, ensuring staff are supported with the appropriate level of clinical expertise.
About usCroydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£61,631 to £68,623 a year .ContractFixed termDuration18 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number199-NN-7413162-AHP-AJob locationsCroydon University Hospital530 London RoadLondonCR7 7YEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS JOB PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS JOB PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent (DCR)
  • Post Grad qualification
Desirable
  • Managerial Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • NHS Experience at a Senior Level
  • Evidence of legislation knowledge (IRMER etc)
  • Experience managing people
  • Evidence of experience with Interventional/Fluoroscopy/Cardiology
Desirable
  • Management of complaints and incidents
  • Evidence of knowledge of quality processes (CQC, QSI etc)
  • Evidence of experience with Audit/research/QI
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent (DCR)
  • Post Grad qualification
Desirable
  • Managerial Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • NHS Experience at a Senior Level
  • Evidence of legislation knowledge (IRMER etc)
  • Experience managing people
  • Evidence of experience with Interventional/Fluoroscopy/Cardiology
Desirable
  • Management of complaints and incidents
  • Evidence of knowledge of quality processes (CQC, QSI etc)
  • Evidence of experience with Audit/research/QI

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