Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join us as Deputy Radiology Services Manager. This is a full-time senior leadership position, across sites within West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals (WHTH), with core hours of Monday to Friday, 08:30 am to 17:00 pm.
In this role, you will support the operational and strategic delivery of all radiology services alongside the Radiology Services Manager.
You will play a key role in leading and managing the radiology workforce, working in close collaboration with the Clinical Director for Radiology and the Divisional Manager for Clinical Support Services.
You will also line manage and support our Site Lead Radiographers and Sonographers, helping to ensure excellence in service delivery across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Radiology Departments across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals, including Watford General, Hemel Hempstead, and St Albans City Hospital.
This role requires an experienced and confident leader, capable of working across multiple sites and adapting to the varying demands of the service.
The post holder will have direct line management responsibility for the Site Lead Radiographers and Modality Lead Radiographers.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DCR or BSc in Radiography (Diagnostic).
- Post graduate diploma/evidence of post graduate study.
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
- PgD or MSc or MBa in relevant field of study Management qualification.
- Radiation Protection Supervisors certificate.
- Leadership qualifications.
- Mediation certifications.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting NHS hospitals.
- Knowledge of all modalities within Radiology.
- Human Resource issues.
- Current trends in profession.
- IR(ME)R & IRR Legislation.
- HCPC professional standards.
Desirable
- Ability to evaluate and improve quality.
- Human resources i.e managing sickness absence, appraisal, probations.
- Clinical Governance awareness.
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of managing diagnostic radiology staff.
- Demonstrated experience of being responsible for imaging services.
- Experience working to a Lead Superintendent or site lead Radiographer position.
- Evidence of leadership and team building.
- Evidence of supervisory and training staff.
- Experience of appraising staff and developing staff.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering a training programme or managing change processes.
- Experience in audit and continuous quality improvement.
- Experience in delivering clinical governance programmes.
- Experience in delivering IRMER & IRR compliance.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DCR or BSc in Radiography (Diagnostic).
- Post graduate diploma/evidence of post graduate study.
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
- PgD or MSc or MBa in relevant field of study Management qualification.
- Radiation Protection Supervisors certificate.
- Leadership qualifications.
- Mediation certifications.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting NHS hospitals.
- Knowledge of all modalities within Radiology.
- Human Resource issues.
- Current trends in profession.
- IR(ME)R & IRR Legislation.
- HCPC professional standards.
Desirable
- Ability to evaluate and improve quality.
- Human resources i.e managing sickness absence, appraisal, probations.
- Clinical Governance awareness.
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of managing diagnostic radiology staff.
- Demonstrated experience of being responsible for imaging services.
- Experience working to a Lead Superintendent or site lead Radiographer position.
- Evidence of leadership and team building.
- Evidence of supervisory and training staff.
- Experience of appraising staff and developing staff.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering a training programme or managing change processes.
- Experience in audit and continuous quality improvement.
- Experience in delivering clinical governance programmes.
- Experience in delivering IRMER & IRR compliance.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
