Imaging Digital Transformation and Delivery Lead

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an Imaging Digital Transformation and Delivery Lead to oversee the modernization of imaging services. Responsibilities include managing the delivery of program objectives and ensuring stakeholder engagement. Candidates should possess a Master's degree, significant experience in digital solutions for radiology, and excellent project management skills. The role is a fixed-term contract with competitive pay and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Comprehensive occupational health services

Support for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Significant experience in service redesign and programme management.
• Experience at senior digital or operational management level in complex environments.
• Experience in service improvement above service manager level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of programme objectives and key deliverables.
• Coordinate and implement workstreams to meet project milestones.
• Engage and communicate with stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Understanding of NHS digital systems and solutions

Technical background in radiology services

Programme and project management skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Imaging Digital Transformation and Delivery Lead

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 Transformation and Delivery 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.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.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.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

As the Imaging Digital Transformation and Delivery Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the programme objectives and key deliverables as detailed below:

1. Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the Transformation, Benefits Realisation, Training and Operational Delivery.

2. Lead the coordination, development, preparation and implementation of the workstream to agreed milestone delivery dates, resolving issues, and initiating corrective action as appropriate.

3. Ensure effective engagement and communication with all relevant stakeholders both internal and external.

Essential Criteria we are looking for in the ideal candidates are summarised below:

1. Strong understanding of NHS digital systems, with specific experience in radiology and imaging services and solutions, including RIS and PACS

2. Technical, Clinical and/or operational background in radiology services

3. 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 Masters 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.

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

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

• Educated to Master's degree level or has equitable work-based experience.

Experience

• Significant Experience in service redesign and programme management
• Experience of working at senior digital or operational management level in large complex environment
• Previous role in service improvement or operational experience above service manager level.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent technical and organisational skills with the ability to manage complex workloads and multi-task in complex and sensitive environments.
• Knowledge of Project and Programme Management using an established project management and methodology.
• Excellent working knowledge of core healthcare systems e.g. RIS and PACS and the role they play in the healthcare setting.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of working in a Digital Support environment

Personal Attributes/ Qualities

• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills
• ability to analyse highly technical & high complex data & sensitive information and make high level judgements i
• Ability to negotiate on controversial issues including performance and change.

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.

£82,906 to £94,632 a yearpa. inclusive of HCAS