Radiology Professional Lead/Associate Director

NHS; Wirral; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution is seeking a Radiology Professional Lead / Associate Director to oversee and support the performance of the Radiology department. The role demands strong leadership skills and clinical credibility, alongside a focus on developing strategic direction for improving service standards. Candidates should possess a Masters level education, HCPC registration, and relevant senior managerial experience. This role offers the opportunity to impact patient care across a busy trust in the beautiful Wirral region.

Qualifications

• Must be educated to Masters level or equivalent.
• HCPC registration with relevant senior experience.
• Additional management or leadership qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support operational performance of Radiology.
• Work with senior managers to ensure high standards of care.
• Develop strategic direction for business efficiency.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Stress management

Education

Masters level education or equivalent experience

HCPC relevant registration

Management/leadership qualification

Job description

Radiology Professional Lead / Associate Director

The closing date is 07 December 2025

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.

Job responsibilities

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

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

Other Requirements

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust PROUD Values
• 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.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust