Radiology Team Lead

Company: NHS
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

Job responsibilities

This is a dynamic, hands‑on leadership position, combining clinical expertise with operational oversight. You will spend approximately 60% of your time delivering high‑quality patient care across modalities, with the remaining time focused on leading your team, improving services, and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.

  • Support the overall management and performance of the imaging department across all modalities.
  • Deputise for the Imaging Manager, taking responsibility for operational delivery when required.
  • Lead, manage, and develop radiographers and support staff.
  • Monitor performance, address issues, and support a consistent, high‑quality service.
  • Oversee compliance, governance, audit, and quality assurance processes.
  • Contribute to service planning, workforce management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and experience

  • HCPC registered Radiographer.
  • Strong experience in CT, MRI, X‑ray, theatre imaging and/or mammography.
  • Broad exposure to general X‑ray, theatre imaging and/or mammography.
  • Proven experience supporting or leading teams within an imaging environment.
  • Strong organisational, communication and people‑management skills.
  • Confidence to deputise and support operational decision‑making.
  • Previous supervisory or management experience.
  • Experience within private healthcare.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • 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.

Equal Opportunities

Spire Healthcare is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference; it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

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.

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Posted: June 19th, 2026