Deputy Lead - Medical imaging
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £56,276.00 to £63,176.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £56276.00 - £63176.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, EC1V 2PD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9273-26-0004 |
Summary
To lead, manage and motivate imaging staff, ensuring appropriate management structures, policies and practices are in place to achieve high levels of performance. To provide professional and personal support and assistance to all staff within the department. To work with the Head of Imaging & Ultrasound to support the delivery of safe, efficient, and effective imaging care. To troubleshoot and escalate any capacity and demand concerns to Head of Imaging & Ultrasound. To liaise and work collaboratively with other stakeholders to effectively manage the day to day running of Service. To ensure people management is effectively managed and in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures, seeking advice and support as necessary. To undertake annual staff appraisals, ensuring completion of appropriate documentation and identification of development needs, in line with Trust Policy & Procedures. To promote a positive and effective working environment by always motivating and communicating with staff through huddles and monthly staff meetings. To organise and manage the rosters for the Medical imaging department including the adult and paediatric medical photography, and ultrasound teams ensuring there is sufficient staff allocation at all responsible sites. To be highly skilled in the full range of routine and specialised imaging techniques, with expert knowledge of Ophthalmic anatomy and diseases. Able to perform a range of clinical, diagnostic, and imaging examinations including: Retinal imaging and image analysis using current standard techniques. Slit lamp imaging of anterior segment of the eye using tropical stains. Clinical imaging of the external eye and Ocular Adnexa. OCT Imaging. Anterior Segment Photography. Please refer to JD for more detail.