Radiology Manager

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Free gym membership

Private healthcare

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Professional development

Job summary

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is recruiting a Radiology Manager. You will be HCPC-registered and lead a friendly Diagnostics Imaging team with strong radiography expertise. MRI experience is a plus as the department prepares for a static MRI service in 2027.

The role includes managing plain film, theatre imaging and ultrasound, with on-site CT support and on-call duties. The department emphasises safe, high-quality patient care and continuous service improvements, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Radiographer with strong general radiography experience.
• Experience in or with radiology department leadership or management.
• MRI experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of Radiographers and support staff.
• Champion safe, high-quality patient care.
• Oversee plain film, theatre imaging and ultrasound services.
• Manage and develop Diagnostic Imaging services including on-site CT and mobile MRI/CT services.
• Collaborate with the National Lead for Diagnostic Imaging to drive service improvements.
• Coach and develop colleagues to reach their potential.
• Plan and drive the introduction of a static MRI service in 2027.
• Shape the future direction of Diagnostic Imaging at Plymouth Hospital.

Skills

Leadership

Radiography experience

Team development

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Plymouth Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Full time

Up To £58,000 Depending On Experience

37.5 hours per week, Includes participation in on-call rota

We’re the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity and this is an exciting time for our national Diagnostic Imaging service. At Plymouth Hospital, our Diagnostic Imaging department has undergone significant refurbishment, with brand-new equipment in place and exciting plans for future growth, including the introduction of a static MRI service in 2027. Now, we’re ready to drive the standard in patient care like never before – and it starts with you.

About The Role

As a Radiology Manager at our Plymouth Hospital, you’ll be an HCPC-registered Radiographer with strong general radiography experience, proven leadership skills and a passion for developing high-performing teams. Whether you're already working in a management position or are an experienced Lead Radiographer looking to take the next step in your career, you'll be excited by the opportunity to lead a friendly, close-knit department through its next chapter of growth and development. MRI experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and inspiring a dedicated team of Radiographers and support staff
• Championing safe, effective and consistently high-quality patient care
• Managing and developing Diagnostic Imaging services including plain film, theatre imaging and ultrasound
• Overseeing the mobile MRI and CT services currently provided on site
• Working closely with the National Lead for Diagnostic Imaging to drive service improvements
• Supporting, coaching and developing colleagues to achieve their full potential
• Playing a key role in plans to introduce a static MRI service in 2027
• Helping shape the future direction and growth of Diagnostic Imaging at Plymouth Hospital

Why Nuffield Health?

We want you to feel supported, energised and able to perform at your best. Our benefits package is designed around your wellbeing and includes:

• Relocation assistance package (details discussed at interview)
• Free gym membership
• Private Healthcare
• Comprehensive health assessments
• Retail discounts
• Pension options
• A workplace culture that prioritises your health, happiness and professional growth

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital

The Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is situated next to the Nuffield Health Devonshire Gym, in Derriford, Plymouth and we have been part of the Plymouth community since 1971. We have 3 main theatres – 2 laminar flow and 1 digital, a fully JAG accredited endoscopy suite, a 35-bedded ward with one 4 bedded bay and one 2 bedded bay. Our outpatients department has 12 consulting rooms with a dedicated ophthalmology suite and ENT service.

We carry out treatment under a range of specialities including Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery. We recently were rated in the top 50 hospitals in the country for our total hip replacement patient outcomes.

It starts with you.