Imaging Digital Solution Architect and Test Lead | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Imaging Digital Solution Architect and Testing Lead for a pivotal role in the SWL Diagnostics Programme. This 12-month fixed term contract involves leading technical delivery, requiring expertise in NHS digital systems and effective project management. Candidates with a Master's level education and experience in radiology are encouraged to apply. The role also provides supportive growth and well-being resources for staff.

Benefits

Well-being support resources

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent experience in radiology and imaging services, including RIS and PACS.
• Skills in developing and writing system designs, plans, and test scripts.
• Strong technical, clinical or operational background in radiology services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of technical and infrastructure elements.
• Coordinate and implement technical workstream to meet milestones.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment across teams.

Skills

Understanding of NHS digital systems

Project management skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Please note this same role is being advertised across the following hospitals: Kingston & Richmond, Croydon, St Georges and Epsom & St Helier only one application is necessary.

South West London (SWL) is embarking on an exciting Imaging Digital Transformation Programme to modernise and enhance imaging services across our Acute Trusts. This programme will play a pivotal role in delivering unified digital imaging solutions that support clinical productivity and excellence, operational efficiency and improved patient care.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as the Imaging Digital Solution Architect and Testing Lead within the SWL Diagnostics Programme, part of SWL Acute Provider Collaborative (APC). The SWL APC comprises four acute hospital Trusts: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a motivated, competent, experienced individual to join our team and contribute to this ambitious programme with the appropriate knowledge and experience of digital solutions within Imaging (Radiology). This role is key to ensure the successful digital delivery, transformation and innovation across the SWL Imaging Network.

This Programme is hosted by Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.

Growth & Wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your well being. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, at Kingston Hospital including wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the Technical and Infrastructure elements, including strategy development, enterprise design, image migration, and testing activities.
• Lead the coordination, development, preparation and implementation of the technical workstream to agreed milestone delivery dates, resolving issues, and initiating corrective action as appropriate.
• Ensure effective collaboration and communication across all stakeholders both internal and external facilitating alignment between technical teams, suppliers, and clinical services.

Essential Criteria

• Strong understanding of NHS digital systems, with specific experience in radiology and imaging services and solutions, including RIS and PACS.
• Developing and writing system designs, plans, test scripts and reports.
• Technical, Clinical and/or operational background in radiology services.
• Excellent programme and project management skills, including:
  • Develop and manage project plans, including risk and issue registers.
  • Produce highlight and board-level reports, support programme delivery and governance.
  • Strong communicative, administrative and organisational skills.
• You should be educated to Master’s level or equivalent experience with extensive expertise in programme delivery, transformation, and operational implementation.

Additional Notes

This is a 12-month fixed term contract with the potential to be extended further. Candidates currently working within the NHS will be offered an opportunity on a secondment basis only.

Contact

For an informal discussion please contact Aarti Joshi, Director, SWL Diagnostics Programme on 07786 020147.

For more details and a job pack, please visit https://www.jobs.nhs.uk where you can register and apply online. The closing date for applications: 4th Dec 2025.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025.