X-Ray (TAG) Team Lead Radiographer

Job summary We are pleased to offer this exciting job opportunity. The successful applicant will be an integral member of the Clinical Imaging Management Team, ensuring the safe, efficient and cost effective delivery of the Trauma, Acute and General Radiography (TAG) x‑ray service across multiple sites. Main duties of the job To ensure professional and technical standards are always maintained, by regularly reviewing practice, in accordance with local and national policies and guidelines where appropriate. To work as part of a team providing flexible service delivery as required which includes providing a 7 day and out of hours TAG service. To be accountable for the TAG radiography service and manage the direct daily delivery of the service, effectively prioritising workload and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. To be accountable for the community‑based X‑ray service across Cornwall and manage the direct daily delivery of the service, effectively prioritising workload and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. To work directly with Team Leaders in all other modalities within Clinical Imaging to ensure the most effective use of staffing resources. To lead the supervision and operational management of radiographers, assistant practitioners, clinical imaging assistants and students within X-ray, based at RCHT and Community sites. About us Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise. Details Date posted: 04 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: 156‑7389303‑A Job locations: RCHT Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ Job responsibilities Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification – Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Radiographer or DCR or equivalent Registered with HCPC or other Professional Body and evidence of CPD Desirable Leadership / management experience Person Specification – Experience Essential 5 years post‑qualification experience of working in the Imaging Department. Able to prioritise and manage own workload. Good organisational skills. Desirable Previous experience of team management and HR processes. Proactive in own learning and development. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust RCHT Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr