Radiology Services Manager 2

Blackrock Health Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sports and Social club

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted onsite pharmacy

Job summary

Blackrock Clinic, part of Blackrock Health Group in Ireland, seeks a Radiology Services Manager 2 to lead designated imaging services within the Diagnostic Imaging Department. You will support the Radiology Services Manager 3 and oversee radiology teams to deliver safe, patient-centred care and high-quality service delivery.

The role requires clinical leadership, strategic planning, workforce management, and continuous improvement across radiology operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• BSc. in Radiography or equivalent.
• CORU Registration.
• 6 years post qualification clinical experience.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting — essential.
• Experience in an RSM or equivalent role — desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to‑day operations of designated imaging services, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Act as deputy to the Radiology Services Manager 3 as required.
• Provide leadership and operational oversight to Radiology Services Manager 1 staff and all radiology personnel within assigned areas.
• Ensure effective patient flow, capacity management, waiting list management, and achievement of departmental performance targets.
• Monitor departmental activity levels, productivity, utilisation rates, and key performance indicators, implementing improvements where required.
• Lead workforce planning activities including recruitment, retention, induction, rostering, attendance management, performance management, and succession planning.
• Support the development and implementation of departmental operational plans aligned with organisational objectives.
• Lead service improvement projects and quality initiatives to enhance patient experience, operational efficiency, and clinical effectiveness.
• Take responsibility for clinical governance activities including audit, quality assurance, accreditation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with radiation protection legislation, professional practice standards, health and safety requirements, and organisational policies.
• Manage incidents, complaints, risks, and investigations within designated services and ensure actions are implemented and monitored.
• Support procurement, commissioning, optimisation, and replacement of imaging equipment.
• Contribute to financial management through monitoring expenditure, resource utilisation, staffing costs, and consumable usage.
• Lead education and staff development programmes, supporting advanced practice, role development, and continuing professional development.
• Participate in service planning, business case development, and implementation of new technologies and services.
• Maintain clinical competence and undertake imaging examinations where operationally required.

Education

BSc. in Radiography or equivalent

Tools

CORU Registration

Job description

Job Title: Radiology Services Manager 2 (RSM2)

Department: Radiology

Location: Blackrock Clinic

Hours: 35 hours per week

Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.

Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.

Role Purpose

The role of the Radiology Services Manager 2 is to lead and manage designated areas of the Diagnostic Imaging Department and support the Radiology Services Manager 3 in the operational, quality, workforce, and strategic management of radiology services.

Qualifications/ Experience

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• BSc. in Radiography or equivalent
• CORU Registration
• 6 years post qualification clinical experience
• Experience in an acute hospital setting — essential
• Experience in an RSM or equivalent role — desirable
• The post holder will be an experienced radiographer, and leader with proven management capabilities, responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centred, safe and efficient service delivery while driving continuous improvement and supporting departmental development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to‑day operations of designated imaging services, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Act as deputy to the Radiology Services Manager 3 as required.
• Provide leadership and operational oversight to Radiology Services Manager 1 staff and all radiology personnel within assigned areas.
• Ensure effective patient flow, capacity management, waiting list management, and achievement of departmental performance targets.
• Monitor departmental activity levels, productivity, utilisation rates, and key performance indicators, implementing improvements where required.
• Lead workforce planning activities including recruitment, retention, induction, rostering, attendance management, performance management, and succession planning.
• Support the development and implementation of departmental operational plans aligned with organisational objectives.
• Lead service improvement projects and quality initiatives to enhance patient experience, operational efficiency, and clinical effectiveness.
• Take responsibility for clinical governance activities including audit, quality assurance, accreditation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with radiation protection legislation, professional practice standards, health and safety requirements, and organisational policies.
• Manage incidents, complaints, risks, and investigations within designated services and ensure actions are implemented and monitored.
• Support procurement, commissioning, optimisation, and replacement of imaging equipment.
• Contribute to financial management through monitoring expenditure, resource utilisation, staffing costs, and consumable usage.
• Lead education and staff development programmes, supporting advanced practice, role development, and continuing professional development.
• Participate in service planning, business case development, and implementation of new technologies and services.
• Maintain clinical competence and undertake imaging examinations where operationally required.

Communication

• Provide effective leadership and professional guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate departmental objectives, operational changes, and service developments effectively to staff.
• Represent the department at operational meetings, working groups, and organisational forums.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with referring clinicians, hospital management, and external stakeholders.
• Manage difficult conversations, conflict resolution, and performance discussions in a professional and constructive manner.
• Prepare and present service reports, activity data, audits, and quality metrics as required.
• Adhere to Human Resource policies as set out in The Blackrock Clinic Employee Manual.
• Cooperate and take part in the Blackrock Clinic Mission Statement in dealing with patients and clinic staff members.
• Comply with policies and procedures at Blackrock Clinic as regards Health & Safety, Accident and Incident Reporting, Complaints Procedure, Fire Policy and Evacuation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients and activities of Blackrock Clinic.
• Present a professional appearance and conform to the dress, hygiene and infection control policies of the clinic.

Why work at the Blackrock Clinic?

At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from:

• Sports and Social club
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted onsite pharmacy

Please Note:

Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.

Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at [e-mail]

It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.