Band 8b - Deputy Radiology Services Manager

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Deputy Radiology Services Manager to lead and manage radiology services across multiple sites. This full-time senior leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare delivery, ensuring excellence in service and staff development. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of radiology services. Join a team that prioritizes staff wellbeing and embraces flexible working options, making a real difference in patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Staff wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires HCPC registration and a degree in Radiography.
• Experience managing diagnostic radiology staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Radiology Departments across multiple sites.
• Support and manage Site Lead Radiographers and Modality Lead Radiographers.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Human Resource Management

Clinical Governance

Education

DCR or BSc in Radiography (Diagnostic)

Post graduate diploma/evidence of post graduate study

HCPC registration

PgD or MSc or MBA in relevant field

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join us as Deputy Radiology Services Manager. This is a full-time senior leadership position, across sites within West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals (WHTH), with core hours of Monday to Friday, 08:30 am to 17:00 pm.

In this role, you will support the operational and strategic delivery of all radiology services alongside the Radiology Services Manager.

You will play a key role in leading and managing the radiology workforce, working in close collaboration with the Clinical Director for Radiology and the Divisional Manager for Clinical Support Services.

You will also line manage and support our Site Lead Radiographers and Sonographers, helping to ensure excellence in service delivery across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Radiology Departments across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals, including Watford General, Hemel Hempstead, and St Albans City Hospital.

This role requires an experienced and confident leader, capable of working across multiple sites and adapting to the varying demands of the service.

The post holder will have direct line management responsibility for the Site Lead Radiographers and Modality Lead Radiographers.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,337 to £74,415 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-10068

Job locations

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential

• DCR or BSc in Radiography (Diagnostic).
• Post graduate diploma/evidence of post graduate study.
• HCPC registration.

Desirable

• PgD or MSc or MBa in relevant field of study Management qualification.
• Radiation Protection Supervisors certificate.
• Leadership qualifications.
• Mediation certifications.

Knowledge: Essential

• Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting NHS hospitals.
• Knowledge of all modalities within Radiology.
• Human Resource issues.
• Current trends in profession.
• IR(ME)R & IRR Legislation.
• HCPC professional standards.

Desirable

• Ability to evaluate and improve quality.
• Human resources i.e managing sickness absence, appraisal, probations.
• Clinical Governance awareness.

Experience: Essential

• Experience of managing diagnostic radiology staff.
• Demonstrated experience of being responsible for imaging services.
• Experience working to a Lead Superintendent or site lead Radiographer position.
• Evidence of leadership and team building.
• Evidence of supervisory and training staff.
• Experience of appraising staff and developing staff.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering a training programme or managing change processes.
• Experience in audit and continuous quality improvement.
• Experience in delivering clinical governance programmes.
• Experience in delivering IRMER & IRR compliance.

Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential

• DCR or BSc in Radiography (Diagnostic).
• Post graduate diploma/evidence of post graduate study.
• HCPC registration.

Desirable

• PgD or MSc or MBa in relevant field of study Management qualification.
• Radiation Protection Supervisors certificate.
• Leadership qualifications.
• Mediation certifications.

Knowledge: Essential

• Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting NHS hospitals.
• Knowledge of all modalities within Radiology.
• Human Resource issues.
• Current trends in profession.
• IR(ME)R & IRR Legislation.
• HCPC professional standards.

Desirable

• Ability to evaluate and improve quality.
• Human resources i.e managing sickness absence, appraisal, probations.
• Clinical Governance awareness.

Experience: Essential

• Experience of managing diagnostic radiology staff.
• Demonstrated experience of being responsible for imaging services.
• Experience working to a Lead Superintendent or site lead Radiographer position.
• Evidence of leadership and team building.
• Evidence of supervisory and training staff.
• Experience of appraising staff and developing staff.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering a training programme or managing change processes.
• Experience in audit and continuous quality improvement.
• Experience in delivering clinical governance programmes.
• Experience in delivering IRMER & IRR compliance.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)