Diagnostic Service Manager

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Scotland is seeking a Diagnostic Service Manager to oversee and shape the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services. The role involves strategic planning, operational management, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, comprehensive knowledge of NHS policies, and experience in managing change. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in implementing organizational change.
• Proven ability to foster cohesive teams.
• Expertise in planning, directing, and controlling diverse staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and shape delivery of high-quality diagnostic services.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and manage resources efficiently.
• Drive innovation to enhance service performance.

Skills

Postgraduate/Masters level education

Senior managerial experience

Leadership and staff management

Ability to manage change

Knowledge of NHS Scotland policies

Education

MBA or MSc in management

Job description

Overview

Diagnostic Service Manager. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee and shape the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services across our facilities, ensuring exceptional patient care and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic planning, operational management, and continuous improvement of diagnostic services. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage resources efficiently, and drive innovative solutions to enhance service performance. A strong focus on patient outcomes, workforce engagement, and the implementation of best practice standards in a dynamic healthcare environment is required.

This is a leadership opportunity for someone with vision, resilience, and a commitment to advancing diagnostic services, making a real difference to patients and the wider healthcare system. If you are a forward-thinking leader ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would like to hear from you.

Organisation

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? This might be the opportunity to join Team Lanarkshire. Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague plays a key role in delivering healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire comprises Acute Services (hospital-based services across 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, and North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships delivering integrated primary healthcare and social care services.

What we’ll need you to bring

• Educated to postgraduate/masters level or equivalent experience, ideally with an MBA or MSc in management.
• Demonstrable senior managerial experience with a track record of implementing organisational change and effective resource management.
• Proven leadership and staff management experience, fostering cohesive and motivated teams.
• Ability to build trust and cooperation during periods of rapid and complex change.
• Expertise in planning, organising, directing, and controlling diverse staff, with in-depth knowledge of costing, personnel, risk, information, and quality systems.
• Extensive knowledge of NHS Scotland, its policies, and strategic objectives.

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Role specifics

• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time or Part Time
• 37 hours
• Location: Radiology & Labs, University Hospital Wishaw
• Working pattern: Monday–Friday

Application and contact

While this advertisement may be for a specific post in a location, shortlisted applicants may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. For the recruitment process, refer to the information pack or recruitment webpage.

Contacts: Lynn Mack, Service Director for Access and Diagnostics – [e-mail]; Lewis Melvin, HR Recruitment Systems and Project Lead – [e-mail] (include the job title and reference number in your email).

Benefits

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance benefits
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life balance policies and procedures

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