Professional Lead of Radiography

Shape the Future of Radiography at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an inspiring Radiography leader ready to take your career to the next level? This is your opportunity to influence the future of diagnostic services at a pivotal moment in our Trust’s journey.

At Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, we are entering an incredibly exciting phase—planning and building a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital and advancing our digital future with a new electronic patient record. As our Professional Lead of Radiography, you’ll play a central role in shaping services that will support our communities for decades to come.

About the Role

This is a high-impact senior leadership position at the heart of Radiology. You will:

• Lead and develop Radiography and Diagnostics services across the Trust
• Champion innovation, service transformation, and continuous improvement
• Drive high-quality, patient-centred care and safety
• Provide professional leadership and a strong voice for radiographers locally and across the ICS
• Oversee performance, governance, workforce strategy, and financial stewardship
• Act as the Trust’s lead for radiation protection and IR(ME)R compliance

Working closely with senior clinical and operational leaders, you’ll ensure our services remain high-performing, sustainable, and forward-looking, delivering outstanding care every day.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Make a System-Wide Impact

This role goes beyond one organisation. You’ll collaborate across the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Care System, influencing wider diagnostic strategies, contributing to regional initiatives, and helping shape the future of Radiology services across the region.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a confident, forward-thinking leader who can inspire teams and deliver change. You will have:

• HCPC registration and a degree in Radiography
• Significant experience leading Radiology services and driving transformation
• Strong knowledge of clinical standards, governance, and NHS policy
• Proven ability to lead teams through change and deliver performance
• Excellent communication, influencing, and strategic thinking skills
• You’ll be passionate about developing people, improving services, and creating a culture where staff feel empowered, supported, and engaged.

Ready to Lead the Future?

If you are an ambitious and compassionate leader who thrives on challenge and wants to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Come and see for yourself—meet our team, explore our services, and discover what makes Airedale special.

For full details of the role, including responsibilities and person requirements, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.