Radiology Team Lead

Are you an experienced Radiographer looking to step into leadership? At Spire Leicester Hospital, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cross Sectional Radiographer with team lead and deputy manager responsibilities. This is your chance to combine clinical expertise with people leadership, helping to shape the future of imaging services in a supportive, patient focused environment.

About Spire Leicester Hospital

Spire Healthcare is one of the UK's leading independent hospital groups. At Spire Leicester you will work with state of the art equipment in a hospital that truly values its people. You will be part of a collaborative team passionate about delivering safe, high quality care while supporting your career progression.

Job responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality CT and/or MRI imaging service, ensuring patient safety and excellent clinical outcomes.
• Take responsibility for the day to day coordination of the imaging department.
• Act as deputy to the Imaging Manager, stepping in to lead the team in their absence.
• Supervise, mentor and develop radiographers, helpers and students to maintain exceptional standards.
• Lead by example, embedding Spire's values and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee equipment checks, compliance with safety regulations and support audit and quality assurance processes.
• Support service planning and innovation, helping the department to meet patient and business needs.

What we're looking for - Core qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Radiography with HCPC registration.
• Proven experience as a radiographer in an imaging department with CT and/or MRI expertise.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Demonstratable strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence to deputise for senior management.

Desirable qualifications

• Previous experience in a team lead or managerial role.
• Experience in private healthcare.
• Involvement in audits, clinical governance, or service development.
• MRI cardiac scanning experience.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary package.
• 35 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1,000 retailers.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.

Our values

• Driving clinical excellence.
• Doing the right thing.
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple.
• Delivering on our promises.
• Succeeding and celebrating together.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all.

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.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.