Job summary
The interview date for this role will be 28th April 2026
As the Deputy Medical Imaging Manager, you will work with the Medical Imaging Manger to provide operational support for the delivery of Imaging services on the Barnsley Hospital site and at the new flagship Community Diagnostic Centre which is situated within The Glass Works retail complex in the heart of Barnsley.
Services on site include Plain Film (including theatre, mobiles and dental), CT, MRI, Breast Imaging (both screening and symptomatic), Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and Fluoroscopy (including cardiac angiography). All services are supported by a Modality Lead with whom the post holder will liaise to ensure effective service delivery in line with local and national KPIs.
Services at the CDC include Plain Film, DEXA, Ultrasound, Breast Screening and Phlebotomy. Phase 2 will include CT and MRI alongside other non-imaging services. With further expansion over 3 years, there is an opportunity to link in with regional colleagues to deliver a system wide approach to the delivery of Imaging services and this is an exciting time to join our team.
Barnsley Medical Imaging is continually seeking innovative new ways to develop practice and deliver services and this post will be key to driving the success of the service. Academic development opportunities are available at all levels within the service with staff actively encouraged to look at career pathways and the post holder will ensure this is embedded within practice.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the Service Manager to be responsible for the operational delivery of the Imaging service including the deployment of staff, coordination and supervision of the clinical and technical aspects of the service, ensuring that the service delivers safe, effective and efficient care to patients within the allocated and agreed resources.
To provide senior leadership at all times alongside and in the absence of the Service Manager for Imaging, operating on the basis of delegated authority in any given scenario.
In conjunction with the Service Manager be responsible for the provision of high-quality patient care, key performance targets, budgetary management and the achievement of CIP targets.
To work across the clinical areas within Medical Imaging to support the Service Manager in planning, developing, co-ordinating, delivering, monitoring and evaluating the Medical Imaging service provided to patients.
Work across professional boundaries in order to have a continuous focus on a safety culture. Maintain a culture which fosters staff involvement and a progressive attitude to work that is driven by patient-centred care. Enable and energise colleagues to deliver a consistently high standard of service.
To undertake clinical practice within your own area of specialism (equivalent to 25% of contracted hours), including direct patient contact, training and supervision of staff.
About us
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
We reserve the right to close positions early
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to use a variety of communication styles to motivate and influence others.
- Strong Leadership skills with the ability to lead coach and motivate staff.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and multi-task. Ability to negotiate at a senior level and manage and overcome resistance to change.
- Ability to analyse complex multi-faceted problems and develop practical workable solutions.
- Auditing and analysis skills including root cause analysis skills
- Advanced clinical skills, including the ability to operate a range of equipment across Imaging modalities
Desirable
- Ability to analyses and interpret highly complex data and produce clear concise reports at senior management level. Ability to describe complex processes and procedures in concise laymens terms.
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (BSc Hons Diagnostic Imaging) Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of continued professional and personal development
- MSc in Medical Imaging
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in leadership and/or management
Experience
Essential
- Significant recent senior level experience of managing an imaging department and team
- Working as a credible practitioner in and across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience of applying sound clinical judgment to a range of complex issues
- Experience of successful delivery of complex project management and change management
- Demonstrable experience of effective workforce planning, and human resource management.
- Customer Care Environment dealing with customer issues and complaints
- Dealing with changing priorities and demands upon time
Desirable
- Working with multiple IT Systems
- Experience of business planning / continuity planning
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Competence, expertise and credibility across a range of clinical imaging modalities, management, and leadership skills supported by sound knowledge of professional and personal accountability.
- Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative approaches for new services.
- Evidence of contemporary developments and thinking within the imaging professions
- Knowledge of the professional and legal requirements of clinical record keeping
- Knowledge of Care Quality Commission and local commissioner standards and requirements
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to use a variety of communication styles to motivate and influence others.
- Strong Leadership skills with the ability to lead coach and motivate staff.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and multi-task. Ability to negotiate at a senior level and manage and overcome resistance to change.
- Ability to analyse complex multi-faceted problems and develop practical workable solutions.
- Auditing and analysis skills including root cause analysis skills
- Advanced clinical skills, including the ability to operate a range of equipment across Imaging modalities
Desirable
- Ability to analyses and interpret highly complex data and produce clear concise reports at senior management level. Ability to describe complex processes and procedures in concise laymens terms.
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (BSc Hons Diagnostic Imaging) Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of continued professional and personal development
- MSc in Medical Imaging
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in leadership and/or management
Experience
Essential
- Significant recent senior level experience of managing an imaging department and team
- Working as a credible practitioner in and across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience of applying sound clinical judgment to a range of complex issues
- Experience of successful delivery of complex project management and change management
- Demonstrable experience of effective workforce planning, and human resource management.
- Customer Care Environment dealing with customer issues and complaints
- Dealing with changing priorities and demands upon time
Desirable
- Working with multiple IT Systems
- Experience of business planning / continuity planning
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Competence, expertise and credibility across a range of clinical imaging modalities, management, and leadership skills supported by sound knowledge of professional and personal accountability.
- Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative approaches for new services.
- Evidence of contemporary developments and thinking within the imaging professions
- Knowledge of the professional and legal requirements of clinical record keeping
- Knowledge of Care Quality Commission and local commissioner standards and requirements
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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