Imaging Operational Service Manager

Whittington Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an ambitious Imaging Operational Service Manager. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing Imaging team, shape service delivery, and ensure the highest standards of patient care. A strong background in senior management within healthcare is essential, along with a passion for improving patient services and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven senior management experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of operational management in imaging services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Imaging team in delivering diagnostic services.
• Oversee day-to-day service management issues.
• Contribute to the business planning process for departments.

Skills

Senior management experience

Ability to inspire and influence teams

Drive for improvement

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an ambitious leader to join us as Imaging Operational Service Manager. This is a unique opportunity to:

• Lead a strong, high-performing Imaging team delivering cutting-edge diagnostic services.
• Shape the future of our service with real autonomy and the freedom to innovate.
• Grow and develop as an individual while making a lasting impact on patient care.

The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and the operational management of the Whittington Health Imaging Department (WHI), ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources, and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of patient care and service delivery.

The post holder will be part of the ACW Divisional management team and will assist the Imaging & Wood Green Community Diagnostic Centre (WG CDC) General Manager, the Clinical Director, and the Director of Operations in delivering the Trust's strategic and operational agenda. The Post Holder will be expected to oversee the day-to-day service management issues, liaising with departments and teams as required. The post holder will provide line management for key staff within the departments and will be expected to contribute to the business planning process for the departments and be a key enabler to deliver the Imaging contracted activity plan, achievement of all national access standards and a comprehensive governance framework within the services.

You'll bring proven senior management experience, a drive for improvement, and the ability to inspire and influence across clinical and operational teams.

About Whittington Health Imaging Department (WHI)

The department is composed of consultant radiologists, sonographers, radiographers and administrative and clerical staff. Staff have comprehensive experience across a wide range of clinical areas with specialists at radiography and consultant level. The WHI has a state-of-the-art digital imaging system which means that reports on patients' scans and x-rays can be sent electronically to GPs and other departments in the hospital.

• Comprehensive 24/7 low-dose digital plain X-ray service supporting our Emergency and Urgent Care centres
• Diagnostic mammography and ultrasound breast services
• State-of-the-art CT and MRI scanning including CT colonography
• On-call, consultant-led imaging service with 24/7 diagnostic MRI
• Iron overload assessment for Thalassemia and Sickle Cell patients
• Gamma camera providing comprehensive general nuclear medicine services (including GI, cardiac, and orthopedic imaging)
• DXA service providing bone densitometry, fracture risk and vertebral fracture assessments