Spire Healthcare
Radiology Team Lead
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Senior Cross Sectional Radiographer – Team Lead / Deputy Manager
Location: Spire Leicester Hospital
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
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.
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.
The Role
As a Senior Cross Sectional Radiographer with leadership responsibilities, you will:
- 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.
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What We’re Looking For
- 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 the confidence to deputise for senior management.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a team lead/ managerial role.
- Experience in private healthcare.
- Involvement in audits, clinical governance, or service development.
- MRI Cardiac Scanning experience.
What’s on Offer
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 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
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Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees’ well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
“Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.”
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities 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.
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.
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