Radiology Team Lead

Overview

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.

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. Spire Healthcare is one of the UK s leading independent hospital groups. At Spire Leicester, you ll work with state-of-the-art equipment in a hospital that truly values its people.

You ll be part of a collaborative team that is passionate about delivering safe, high-quality care while supporting your career progression.

Senior Cross Sectional Radiographer - Team Lead / Deputy Manager

• 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.

• 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.
• Demonstrable strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to deputise for senior management.

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

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits 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 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

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

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.