Education Lead Radiographer, Band 7

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 7 Education Lead Radiographer to provide professional leadership for education, training and workforce development across our Radiology service.

This is a key senior role within the Radiology leadership team, responsible for ensuring high-quality education and training for students, newly qualified staff and the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will play a central role in developing clinical competence, supporting preceptorship and advanced practice pathways, and enhancing staff experience, retention and professional development across the service.

You will work closely with Modality Leads, Clinical Leads, Higher Education Institutions and the wider Trust education infrastructure to ensure safe, effective and forward-thinking education delivery aligned to national standards and local service priorities.

Additional working pattern details: Cross-site working required

Main duties of the job

Provide strategic and operational leadership for education and training within Radiology, ensuring high-quality delivery across all staff groups.

Lead and coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate radiography education, including student placements, mentorship and assessment processes.

Oversee and develop preceptorship and induction programmes for newly qualified staff.

Support CPD, role development and enhanced/advanced practice pathways in line with workforce and service needs.

Act as a professional role model, maintaining advanced clinical competence and credibility within practice.

Work collaboratively with HEI partners, ensuring compliance with placement standards, quality assurance and student experience requirements.

Support clinical leaders in identifying training needs, managing performance and embedding evidence-based practice.

Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development activities related to education and workforce development.

Provide pastoral and professional support to staff and students, including support following significant or emotionally challenging events.

Ensure education delivery supports patient safety, clinical governance and regulatory compliance, including IR(ME)R, mandatory training and competency assurance.

About us

Why join us?

A pivotal leadership role shaping the future Radiology workforce

Strong Trust and divisional commitment to education, CPD and career progression

Opportunity to influence service development, staff experience and patient outcomes

Supportive senior leadership team with a clear commitment to quality and wellbeing

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0234

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

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