Senior Diagnostic Imaging Leader

RGIT Australia; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

One Hatfield Hospital, part of Phoenix Hospital Group, is seeking an experienced Diagnostic Imaging Manager to provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership across Imaging Services. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the successful candidate will drive clinical excellence, operational efficiency and service development across the department.

This role requires HCPC registration, a diagnostic radiography degree, and at least 5 years in senior radiography leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior radiography leadership or management role.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary imaging teams across multiple modalities.
• Strong knowledge of IR(ME)R, IRR17, CQC requirements and clinical governance.
• Experience workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and developing clinical teams.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and departmental performance.
• A strong understanding of patient safety, quality improvement, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience and maintaining high standards of clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical and operational leadership across Imaging Services, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
• Lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary imaging team, including workforce planning, recruitment, retention and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with HCPC, IR(ME)R, IRR17, CQC and clinical governance requirements.
• Oversee clinical audits, quality improvement, risk management, incidents and complaints, ensuring learning is embedded into practice.
• Monitor departmental performance, capacity and service delivery, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and patient experience.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources and expenditure, supporting business cases and service development opportunities.
• Oversee imaging equipment, technology and radiation protection requirements.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, clinicians, referrers, hospital leaders and external partners.
• Support the development of new services, innovative imaging pathways and opportunities for continued service growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Clinical governance

Staff development

Education

Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Job description

One Hatfield Hospital, part of Phoenix Hospital Group, is seeking an experienced Diagnostic Imaging Manager to provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership across Imaging Services. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the successful candidate will drive clinical excellence, operational efficiency and service development across the department.

This role requires HCPC registration, a diagnostic radiography degree, and at least 5 years in senior radiography leadership.