Radiology Professional Lead/Associate Director

NHS; Wirral; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wirral is looking for a Radiology Professional Lead/Associate Director. The role involves managing teams, improving services, and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates must possess a relevant Master's level qualification and HCPC registration. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £64,455 to £74,896 per annum, alongside a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant professional qualification and experience.
• Able to work towards management qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational performance of Radiology.
• Support strategic direction and service improvement.
• Participate in on-call rota.

Skills

Ability to demonstrate PROUD Values

Leadership and teamwork

Education

Masters level education or equivalent experience

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

Reporting to the Divisional Triumvirate with professional accountability to the Divisional Director of Nursing/AHP with specific management responsibility for Radiographers (AHPs) within the Diagnostic and Clinical Support division.

The Professional Lead/ Associate Director will work closely with the departmental, divisional and Trust wide professional teams to support the delivery of the operational performance of Radiology.

The post holder will ideally be both an experienced radiographer and have clinical credibility and be visible in all clinical areas. There is a requirement for the post holder to deputise for the Divisional Director of Nursing/AHP as and when required.

The post holder will work closely with the Radiology Divisional Manager and modality Leads to develop the strategic direction which maximises business efficiency, effectiveness, flexibility and staff morale. This includes supporting the Divisional Triumvirate in the development of a strategic approach to service improvement and best clinical pathways.

The Professional Lead/ Associate Director will work closely with senior managers across the division and wider organisation in supporting the delivery of a high standard of care and the post holder will be required to participate in the senior manager on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Radiology Professional Lead/Associate Director position available at WUTH.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Details Date posted

29 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-25-969

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road, Upton

Wirral

CH49 5PE

Job description

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Radiology Professional Lead/Associate Director position available at WUTH.

Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential

• Educated to Masters level (or ability to work towards) / equivalent experience with a relevant professional qualification
• Relevant registration (HCPC) with relevant senior experience

Desirable

• Additional management / leadership qualification
• Dual qualification - Registered Nurse

Other Requirements Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust PROUD Values

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate work/life balance
• Interests and activities indicating teamwork, leadership and stress management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road, Upton

Wirral

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk