Lead Radiographer

Lead Radiographer

Highgate Hospital Nuffield Health North London N6 4DJ Diagnostic Imaging 37.5 hours per week Full Time Permanent

As Britain's largest Healthcare Charity, we've invested in state-of-the-art equipment and we're committed to giving you more time to focus on what matters. Bring your caring nature and an eye for detail to work at Nuffield Health. With the emphasis on high quality care, here's where you'll shine.

As a Lead Radiographer at our Highgate Hospital, you'll have a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate certificate and be competent in both CT, MRI, and General Radiography. You'll also have the ability to oversee the clinical practice of Senior Radiographers, ensuring high quality patient care, maintaining standards of practice, and providing leadership in operational aspects such as staff training, equipment management, and quality assurance, while still performing diagnostic radiographic examinations when required.

As a Lead Radiographer, you will:

• Supervise and mentor junior radiographers, providing guidance on complex cases and technical aspects of imaging.
• Review and approve radiographic images to ensure quality standards are met.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, including incident reporting and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage the radiology department's daily operations, including staff scheduling, workload allocation, and equipment utilization.
• Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines related to radiation safety and patient care.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in budget planning and resource allocation.
• Assess staff competency and identify areas for improvement.
• Support staff development through mentorship and coaching.
• Perform complex radiographic examinations, including those requiring advanced techniques.
• Communicate effectively with patients, explaining procedures and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

Helping you feel good

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. At Nuffield Health, you can access everything from free gym membership to private healthcare and financial advice. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

About Us

Highgate Private Hospital opened in 1980 and provides first-class independent healthcare for the local community. Located in leafy North London near Hampstead Heath, our hospital is easily accessible from Central London and the surrounding areas.

We can offer you a peaceful stay in a private en-suite room and fast access to a consultant. Our hospital takes pride in high standards of care and a friendly atmosphere.

We welcome patients who have private medical insurance or choose to pay for their own treatment. Highgate Private Hospital also provides some specialist services to NHS patients.

Our services and treatments

We offer a wide range of healthcare services. These include:

• a private GP service
• outpatient clinics
• diagnostic imaging
• physiotherapy
• a pharmacy service
• treatment or surgery in most branches of medicine

We can care for you, from your initial appointment with a consultant and diagnostic tests, through to surgical treatment and rehabilitation. There are minimal waiting times for tests and treatment.

Our expert team

Highgate Private Hospital works with over 150 consultants and other specialists in London. Many of these healthcare professionals also work in the NHS and are leaders in their field.

We employ more than 100 hospital staff, including highly experienced nurses. Our dedicated team makes sure that you get the best possible care and treatment.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.