Radiology Professional Lead/Associate Director

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Wirral; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider seeks a Radiology Professional Lead/Associate Director to manage services and ensure high clinical standards in Wirral. This permanent position requires strong leadership and strategic abilities. Candidates must have a relevant Master’s qualification and HCPC registration. The role entails managing Radiographers, participating in the senior on-call rota, and leading operational performance improvements. Competitive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Educated to Masters level or ability to work towards it.
• Relevant senior experience with professional qualification.
• Able to demonstrate teamwork and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage Radiographers and support operational performance.
• Contribute to service improvement and clinical pathways.
• Participate in senior manager on-call rota.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical credibility

Strategic direction development

Education

Masters level or equivalent experience

Relevant registration (HCPC)

Management/leadership qualification

Job description

Main area Radiology Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent: The post holder is expected to participate in the senior manager on-call rota Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 408-25-969

Employer Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Arrowe Park Hospital Town Wirral Salary £64,455 - £74,896 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/12/2025 23:59

Radiology Professional Lead/Associate Director

Band 8b

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Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

General Information

You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently.

Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application.

Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).

The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.

DBS Information

Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.

If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50+£6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50+£6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.