Cross Sectional Imaging Lead Radiographer

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and clinically confident radiographer with a passion for cross sectional imaging and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient centred care. You will play a key role in leading the day to day operation of the cross sectional service, supporting the team, and ensuring that imaging pathways are safe, efficient, and aligned with national best practice.

In this role, you will provide advanced clinical expertise in CT and/or MRI while acting as a key point of reference for the wider imaging team. You'll lead, supervise, and support radiographers, students, and assistant practitioners, overseeing daily workflow, staffing allocation, and overall service coordination to ensure efficient, patient centred care. You will contribute to service development through protocol optimisation, audit activity, and the implementation of best practice guidelines, while maintaining full compliance with IR(ME)
R and other regulatory standards. A core part of the role involves supporting training, competency assessment, and ongoing professional development within the team, as well as collaborating closely with clinical and operational leads to enhance patient experience, service quality, and departmental performance.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breath taking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.