Imaging Digital Transformation and Delivery Lead | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking an Imaging Digital Transformation and Delivery Lead to oversee the SWL Diagnostics Programme. This 12-month fixed term contract involves leading imaging service modernization and requires a strong background in NHS digital systems and project management. Candidates with a Master's degree and experience in radiology are preferred. Flexible working arrangements are supported.

Benefits

Wellbeing practitioners

Regular wellbeing classes

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NHS digital systems, specifically in radiology and imaging services.
• Excellent project management skills, including risk management and producing reports.
• Educated to Master’s level or equivalent experience with expertise in operational implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of the Transformation and Operational Delivery.
• Engage and communicate with stakeholders effectively.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of workstream plans.

Skills

Understanding of NHS digital systems

Experience in radiology and imaging services

Programme and project management skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s level or equivalent experience

Job description

Program Overview

South West London (SWL) is embarking on an excitingImaging Digital Transformation Programmeto 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.

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.

Development and Staff 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 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.

Role Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the Transformation, Benefits Realisation, Training and Operational Delivery.
• Lead the coordination, development, preparation and implementation of the workstream to agreed milestone delivery dates, resolving issues, and initiating corrective action as appropriate.
• Ensure effective engagement and communication with all relevant stakeholders both internal and external.

Essential Criteria

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

Application Details

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