Lead Radiographer A&E​/Cath Lab​/Theatres | University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Radiographer – A&E, Theatres and Cath Lab

Department Imaging

Band 8A

Hours:

37.5 hours, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you ready for your next exciting step in Radiography? Join our growing Imaging.

Are you looking for a new opportunity in 2026?

We are looking for an experienced Band 8A Lead Radiographer for the A&E, Theatres and Cath lab department, to join our forward‑thinking imaging leadership team.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and patient experience in these specialist areas and across imaging services. There will also be a requirement to participate in the out‑of‑hours service.

It is an exciting time to join Milton Keynes Imaging department as a new scanning department is opening in the Spring of 2026 and the development of new Community Diagnostic centres at Whitehouse Park and Lloyds Court.

• A supportive environment where your growth is encouraged
• Opportunities to guide and mentor student radiographers from the University of Hertfordshire and apprentices from the University of Exeter
• A team that genuinely values your expertise and unique contribution

We believe in helping our staff reach their full potential and we will be supporting you every step of the way.

Interview date: 2nd February 2026

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• To lead and manage the radiography workforce supporting A&E, Theatres, and cardiac catheterisation laboratories at MKUH NHS FT. This requires expert knowledge in A&E, Theatres and Cath Lab along with complex decision‑making skills and clinical competency for an advanced scope of practice within these imaging areas.
• To take overarching responsibility for radiation safety, including coordinating the servicing and maintenance of all radiation and capital equipment required in A&E, Theatres and the Cath Lab.
• To lead the operational management of A&E, Theatres and the Cath Lab, working closely with the Main X‑ray, Outpatient X‑ray and Mobiles Lead Radiographer.
• To develop these imaging areas to meet evolving service needs, including the development of training and competency programmes for radiographers, assistant practitioners, apprentices, assistants and the student workforce.
• To plan and develop an A&E, Theatres and Cath Lab service that meets imaging and divisional requirements as well as trust targets.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium‑sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.