Senior Centre Manager - Diagnostic Imaging & Operations

Medical Imaging Partnership; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton Diagnostic Treatment Centre (BDTC), operated by Medical Imaging Partnership, seeks an experienced Centre Manager to lead daily operations, governance, and commercial performance. You will act as the CQC Registered Manager, ensuring regulatory compliance and inspection readiness across all diagnostic services.

The role requires extensive senior leadership within diagnostic imaging, staff development, and strong stakeholder engagement with NHS partners and external collaborators.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in healthcare or diagnostic imaging.
• Strong governance, quality, and regulatory compliance background.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical and admin teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness with contribution to service growth.
• Ability to satisfy CQC Registered Manager responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation and deliver safe, high-quality service across modalities.
• Optimise patient flow, capacity, waiting times, and booking efficiency.
• Ensure staffing, resources and equipment meet demand.
• Act as CQC Registered Manager and ensure governance & compliance.
• Lead recruitment, workforce planning and staff development.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, referrers and NHS partners.
• Contribute to business planning, budgets and growth initiatives.
• Champion patient-first care and monitor feedback for improvement.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Governance & regulatory compliance

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Communication & leadership

Commercial awareness & growth

CQC Registered Manager capability

Education

HCPC‑registered Radiographer

Imaging/Centre Manager experience

Management qualification

Job description

About Us

Brighton Diagnostic Treatment Centre (BDTC), operated by

Centre Manager

Brighton Diagnostic Treatment Centre

Medical Imaging Partnership Ltd

Brighton

Full-time | Senior Leadership Role

About Us

Brighton Diagnostic Treatment Centre (BDTC), operated by Medical Imaging Partnership Ltd, is a modern, high-quality diagnostic and outpatient facility delivering rapid access to advanced imaging and clinical services. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence, operational efficiency, robust governance, and outstanding patient experience.

Our centre provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic services including Ultrasound, CT, MRI, X-ray, and spirometry, working closely with consultants, referrers, NHS partners, and patients to deliver safe, effective, and responsive care.

As part of a growing national diagnostic network, we are committed to continuous improvement, strong leadership, and the highest standards of quality and compliance.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Centre Manager to provide operational leadership for Brighton Diagnostic Treatment Centre.

You will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day performance, regulatory compliance, quality, and commercial success of the centre, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of all diagnostic services. You will also act as the CQC Registered Manager, taking full accountability for governance, inspection readiness, and regulatory compliance.

This is a senior leadership role, ideally suited to a qualified Radiographer with substantial experience in diagnostic imaging operations and previous experience as an Imaging Manager or similar senior role.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead and oversee the daily operation of the centre, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery across all modalities.
• Optimise patient flow, capacity, utilisation, waiting times, and booking efficiency.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, resources, and equipment to meet clinical and operational demand.
  
  

Governance, Quality & Compliance

• Act as CQC Registered Manager for the site.
• Maintain robust governance arrangements, including audit, risk management, incident reporting, and service improvement.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, IR(ME)R, radiation protection, IPC, and wider healthcare regulations.
• Lead inspection preparedness and embed continuous quality improvement.
  
  

Leadership & People Management

• Provide visible, supportive leadership to multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams.
• Lead recruitment, workforce planning, performance management, and staff development.
• Build a positive, high-performing culture focused on safety, accountability, and patient-centred care.
  
  

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with consultants, referrers, GPs, NHS Trusts, and external partners.
• Act as an ambassador for the centre within the local healthcare community.
• Support referral growth and collaborative service development.
  
  

Business & Commercial Performance

• Contribute to business planning, service development, and growth initiatives.
• Monitor budgets, financial performance, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve utilisation, productivity, and commercial outcomes.
  
  

Patient Experience

• Champion a patient-first approach across the centre.
• Monitor patient feedback, complaints, and outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
  
  

Essential

About You

• Significant senior leadership experience within healthcare, ideally diagnostic imaging.
• Strong governance, quality, and regulatory compliance background.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness and experience contributing to service performance and growth.
• Able to undertake and fulfil the responsibilities of a CQC Registered Manager.
  
  

Desirable

• HCPC-registered Radiographer.
• Previous experience as an Imaging Manager or Centre Manager.
• Experience within independent healthcare or diagnostic services.
• Management or leadership qualification.
• Experience leading regulatory inspections.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy
• Modern diagnostic centre with a strong clinical reputation
• Opportunity to shape, grow, and develop services
• Supportive leadership team within a growing organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package
  
  

Safeguarding

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.