Deputy Radiology Manager

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent hospital group in the UK seeks a Radiographer to play a vital role in the diagnostic imaging department. This role involves 80% clinical work in MRI and/or CT, and 20% administrative leadership. Candidates should have HCPC registration and prior leadership experience. The position offers a competitive salary, 35 days of annual leave, and various benefits including private medical insurance and a contributory pension. Flexible work patterns are encouraged.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employer contributory pension

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered radiographer.
• Leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Proactive approach to teamwork and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead imaging field in chosen specialty, providing education.
• Deliver effective care to Radiology clients.
• Act as a resource for the multi-disciplinary team.
• Lead equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Provide advice as Radiation Protection Supervisor.

Skills

MRI experience

CT experience

Leadership experience

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

Diploma or Degree in Radiography

Job description

You'll play a vital role in supporting the Radiology Manager to ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient running of our busy diagnostic imaging department. This role combines hands‑on clinical excellence with inspiring leadership. You'll be working 80% clinically across MRI and/or CT, while dedicating 20% of your time to administration and leadership duties.

Main duties of the job

To ensure, in collaboration with the Imaging Manager, that the team delivers effective care to clients requiring Radiology/ Cross‑Sectional imaging by providing excellent clinical and managerial leadership.

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Job responsibilities

• Take the highly specialist lead role in the imaging field of chosen speciality, providing specialist education and teaching and leading departmental research and audit.
• Ensure, in collaboration with the Imaging Manager, that the team delivers effective care to clients requiring Radiology/ Cross‑Sectional imaging by providing excellent clinical and managerial leadership.
• Act as a Specialist Diagnostic Imaging resource for the multi‑disciplinary team and radiographers within Spire Healthcare.
• Lead on equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, scheduling planned visits and QA compliance.
• Jointly act as Radiation Protection Supervisor, providing advice and education to the department, colleagues and Spire Healthcare proactively when requested.
• Lead on PACS/RIS administration, providing advice and education to the department, colleagues and Spire Healthcare proactively when requested.
• Promote and assist in marketing of service developments to GPs and consultants.
• Undertake evidence‑based projects, including recommendations for changes in practice.

What We’re Looking For

• HCPC‑registered radiographer with MRI and/or CT experience.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience – either as an existing manager or someone ready to take that next step.
• A positive, proactive approach to teamwork and service improvement.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
• Willingness to work flexible patterns (e.g., evenings/on‑call).

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• Spire FOR YOU reward platform – discount and cashback for over 1,000 retailers.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Free onsite parking.

We commit to our employees’ well‑being through work‑life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Radiography.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.