Assistant Service Manager - Radiology | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

st georges nhs trust; Tooting; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 5 Assistant Service Manager for its Radiology department. This role involves supporting the Service Manager with daily operations and staff development, while also managing specific areas within the service. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to improving patient care and upholding the Trust's values of Excellence, Kindness, Responsibility, and Respect. The vacancy closes on November 27, 2025.

Qualifications

• Understanding the contribution of this role to the trust's vision.
• Ability to support day-to-day department operations.
• Skills in staff development and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager in running the Radiology department.
• Operationally manage designated areas of the service.
• Line manage Admin and Clerical specialists.

Job description

Radiology is a high-demand, multi-site service that delivers thousands of diagnostic appointments each week. To keep pace with rising demand and ensure patients receive a safe, efficient service, we are looking for a Band 5 Assistant Service Manager to join our leadership team.

As one of two ASMs in Radiology, the post holder will work closely with the Service Manager to support the day-to-day running of the department. The role is central to maintaining an effective and resilient administrative workforce, developing staff, and helping deliver service improvements that support both departmental and Trust priorities.

The post holder will support the Service Manager in ensuring the service is meeting both department objectives and the strategic corporate objectives of the organisation. The post holder will be operationally responsible alongside another Assistant Service Manager for designated areas within the service and will provide management support to administration staff within Radiology. The two Assistant Service Managers will deputise, where appropriate for the Service Manager in their absence. The Assistant Service Managers are responsible for the operational delivery of a range of functions in the Radiology Care Group and line managing groups of Admin and Clerical specialists and leaders.

*****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role****

The postholder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of: A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

** The vacancy may close earlier than the advised date, depending on the volume of applicants**

This advert closes on Thursday 27 Nov 2025