Head of Diagnostics

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Diagnostics to lead the strategic development and management of diagnostic services. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, relevant professional qualifications, and experience in NHS operational management. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to drive innovative changes within the healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Education to Masters/Fellowship level or equivalent experience in a diagnostic service.
• Registration with the relevant professional body e.g. HCPC, AHCS.
• Demonstrable experience of senior operational management in NHS.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of diagnostic services within CCDE.
• Work with clinical leads to develop strategy for diagnostic services.
• Lead development of Community Diagnostic Centres.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Strategic Planning

Clinical Innovation

Education

Masters/Fellowship level

Professional management qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Do you want to be part of leading something big right from the start? If you are a values-driven, experienced leader, who is passionate about creating a great place for care and a great place to work, we want you to consider applying for our new Head of Diagnostics/Community Diagnostic Centres position and joining our Divisional senior leadership teams.

We are completing a significant change to our organisational structure, as we move to three large clinical divisions across Morecambe Bay and we are establishing this new role, which will be an important role in the CCDE Division.

Responsibilities

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of exciting changes at Morecambe Bay. You will be responsible for the delivery of diagnostic services within CCDE and for redesigning services to meet best practice standards, continually improving the quality of services to patients.

The post holder will work in line with the Trust's corporate objectives and will be expected to make a positive contribution to the provision of health services across the local health economy. The post holder will be expected to work in line with the Trust values and behave in a manner that facilitates the development of autonomous teams and individuals that are empowered, engaged and committed to continually delivering excellent care with compassion.

You will be a visible leader and provide direction to the services and heads of department within the portfolio of the role. You will work in collaboration with clinical leads to develop the strategy for diagnostic services, working closely within colleagues in the ICB on transition to the single service for Pathology. You will play a key role in the development of our 3 Community Diagnostic Centres, recently established in Heysham, Kendal and Barrow. You will be proactive in identifying opportunities for clinical innovation and modernisation, and tenacious in the delivery of service objectives and performance targets across all 4 quadrants of People, Quality, Operational delivery and Finance.

About Us

The Trust encourages applications from those with diverse backgrounds and lived experience that help us to better understand and deliver for our communities. We also support flexible working and will work with you to meet our needs and yours, whenever possible.

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job Information

Date posted: 08 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change | Band: Band 8b | Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year pa annum pro rata | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working | Reference number: 331-X19210025 | Job locations: Across the Bay, TBC, LA14 4DT

Job Description

Job responsibilities: To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Essential

• Education to Masters/Fellowship level or equivalent experience in a diagnostic service
• Registration with the relevant professional body e.g. HCPC, AHCS
• Appropriate professional management qualification at level 6 or 7 e.g. PGC/ PGD
• Demonstrable experience of senior operational management in NHS

Desirable

• MBA or equivalent level of management qualification

Other requirements

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address: Across the Bay, TBC, LA14 4DT

Employer's website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk