SWL Imaging Digital Delivery Manager

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Digital Delivery Manager for radiology and imaging services. The role requires significant programme management expertise, knowledge of NHS systems, and strong communication skills. This 12-month fixed-term contract includes collaboration with various stakeholders and contributions to project governance. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and relevant project management qualifications.

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in programme delivery, transformation, and operational implementation.
• Significant experience managing projects within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Familiarity with service design methodologies and agile ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage radiology and imaging services projects.
• Produce highlight and board-level reports supporting programme delivery.
• Collaborate with operational, clinical, and digital leads.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, APM)

Job description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Strong understanding of NHS digital systems, with specific knowledge and experience in radiology and imaging services and solutions, including RIS and PACS.
2. Excellent programme and project management skills, including:
   • Expertise in planning, governance, writing business case / reports.
   • Producing highlight and board‑level reports, supporting programme delivery and governance.
   • Strong communicative, administrative and organisational skill.

You should be educated to Master's level or equivalent experience with extensive expertise in programme delivery, transformation, and operational implementation.

Additional Notes

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with the potential to be extended further. Candidates currently working within the NHS will be offered an opportunity on a secondment basis only.

For an informal discussion please contact:
Aarti Joshi, Director, SWL Diagnostics Programme on 07786 020147.

For more details and a job pack, please visit: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk where you can register and apply online.

The closing date for applications: 4th Dec 2025.

Person specification

Education / Qualification / Training

• Educated to degree level or has equitable work‑based experience.
• To have one or more of the below project management qualifications or equivalent level of experience: e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM Registered Project Professional.

Knowledge and Experience

• Significant experience of managing projects and delivering them within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Experience in managing stakeholders, providing support and input into complex programmes.
• Experience in an imaging service environment, with a technical, operational, or digital background, and collaborating with imaging operational, clinical and digital leads.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to take decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be several courses of action.
• Ability to effectively plan and think strategically and analyse and resolve problems in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Familiarity with service design, methodologies, and agile ways of working.

Personal Attributes / Qualities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills and an ability to engage successfully with a wide range of people at all levels within the organisation.
• Proven self‑confidence and ability to confidently state own position on issues; self‑motivated and flexible, adapting to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments.
• Ability to build relations with internal and external partners which are critical in securing the strategic objectives of the business.

Your recruitment team

The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us: [e-mail].

Your application

Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the job description and person specification, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.

Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• SWL Imaging Digital Delivery Manager (PDF, 432.4 KB)
• Onboarding roadmap (PDF, 91.1 KB)