Clinical Director, Radiology and Imaging

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust is seeking a Clinical Director for Radiology and Imaging. This pivotal role involves overseeing performance targets and major equipment programmes, requiring an experienced clinician with management qualifications. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the Trust's commitment to delivering compassionate excellence.

Qualifications

• Practising clinical professional required.
• Postgraduate management or further study qualification needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee major equipment programmes in Radiology.
• Support performance standards and service developments.

Skills

Clinical Professional

Management

Education

Postgraduate Management Qualification

Job description

Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply, you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions, please email: [e-mail].

Domestic, catering, portering, and maintenance engineer services at some of our hospitals are provided by our PFI partners. For these jobs, please see vacancies with our PFI partners.

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Clinical Director, Radiology and Imaging

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area: Radiology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Secondment: 2 years (applications invited for post on an interim 1-2 year basis with an option to be extended for a further three years)
Hours: Part time - 3 sessions per week (Days to be agreed upon appointment)
Job ref: 321-CSS-MS-7202859-S1

Site: John Radcliffe Hospital
Town: Oxford
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882
Management allowance of £22k/band 8d for 12 hrs/wk
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 14/06/2025 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals: John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards, and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we build with patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, focusing on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the healthcare quality we aspire to provide. Watch how we deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value-Based Interviewing to identify candidates who possess the skills we seek, share our values, and can deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. For more information, visit our website.

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Director for Radiology and Imaging. This pivotal role supports the Trust in delivering national performance targets in cancer, referral to treatment (RTT), and diagnostic pathways.

The successful candidate will build on a strong foundation of performance and will oversee major equipment programmes in PET, Neuro Radiology, Gamma, Plain Film, MRI, and CT.

We seek an experienced clinician who can support the Directorate in maintaining performance standards, planning service developments in workforce, equipment, and estate, and harnessing digital technology, including working across the Thames Valley Radiology Network.

Interested candidates are encouraged to speak with Fiona MacLeod, the current post holder, and Ben Wright, Interim Divisional Director for CSS Division.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities are detailed in the attached Job Description. Please also speak with Fiona MacLeod or the Interim Divisional Director for further insights.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is among the largest NHS teaching trusts, providing a broad spectrum of clinical services and serving as a hub for medical education, training, and research. The Trust includes four hospitals: John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital.

Our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence guide our clinical care and professional relationships. We are committed to Delivering Compassionate Excellence. Learn more via our website and watch our story on the OUH YouTube channel.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Refer to the attached Job Description for detailed responsibilities. For further information, contact Fiona MacLeod or the Interim Divisional Director.

Person specification

Qualification

• A practising clinical professional.
• Postgraduate management or further study qualification.

COVID-19

The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, colleagues, and patients. While vaccination is not mandatory, we encourage staff to get vaccinated. More info is available at the Oxfordshire County Council website.

Vacancy closures

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

Probation period

This post has a 6-month probationary period, except for current Oxford University Hospitals staff and medical or executive roles.

Referencing

Provide accurate work-related email addresses for references. Your first referee should be your current or most recent line manager or clinical lead. References from previous employment with the Trust are also required for confirmation of employment.

Next steps

Ensure your application reflects the job description and person specification. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within approximately two weeks. Check your email regularly, including junk folders.

No unsolicited recruitment agency calls or emails.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration.

Domestic, catering, portering, and maintenance services at the John Radcliffe Hospital are provided by Mitie.

Services at Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre are provided by G4S.

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