We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as the Lead Radiographer for the Radiology Department at Watford General Hospital.
The position involves working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with core hours falling between 08:00 and 17:00.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and comfortable working independently, with the confidence to recognise when to seek guidance and collaborate with colleagues.
The successful candidate will have the flexibility to manage the dynamic and occasionally unpredictable operational demands of the workplace, responding effectively to shifting departmental priorities.
Confidence—or a willingness to develop competence—in managing human resources and employee relations matters is essential for this role.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are keen to contribute to a supportive and collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you!
The post holder is responsible to the Deputy Radiology Services Manager for the day-to-day operational management of the Department of Clinical Radiology at Watford General Hospital.
They will work closely with all stakeholders to help deliver a high-quality diagnostic service in a safe environment for both staff and patients. This includes responsibilities for efficiency, prioritising work, and making good use of resources.
The post holder will also work closely with the Lead Superintendent Radiographers at Hemel Hempstead General Hospital (HHGH) and St Albans City Hospital (SACH), providing support to staff at HHGH and SACH when those leads are absent, as well as assisting the Band 8a modality and service leads.
They may be required to work across all three sites to meet service needs, so being onsite is essential.
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
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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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Punal Ravrani-Maru Job title: Deputy Radiology Service Manager Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01923217525
