Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Radiology Services Manager to join our Imaging team at [Trust Name]. This pivotal role provides operational and clinical leadership, deputising for the Radiology Service Manager and working closely with modality superintendents to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality imaging services across the Trust.
The post holder will play a key role in radiation protection compliance (IR(ME)R and IRR), clinical governance, and service development, ensuring patient safety and adherence to statutory regulations. You will support strategic planning, workforce management, and quality improvement initiatives, while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience and Trust values.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with specialist radiology knowledge and a passion for driving service excellence.
Main duties of the job
- Deputise for the Radiology Service Manager in their absence, providing leadership and operational oversight for the Radiology Service Line.
- Work closely with modality superintendents to coordinate daily activities and ensure efficient, safe service delivery across all imaging modalities.
- Ensure compliance with radiation safety regulations (IR(ME)R and IRR), safeguarding patients and staff from harm when exposed to ionising radiation.
- Lead and engage in clinical governance processes, including audits, incident investigations, and implementation of quality improvement measures.
- Develop, review, and maintain Trust and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support safe and consistent practice.
- Manage delegated budgets and physical resources within Imaging, responding to unpredictable workloads and service demands.
- Support delivery of service performance indicators and national targets, including cancer pathways and RTT.
- Provide expert advice on imaging modalities and maintain up-to-date knowledge of imaging equipment and best practice standards.
- Represent the organisation at system, regional, and national levels regarding Radiology services.
- Ensure 10% of the job plan constitutes agreed clinical duties, maintaining professional competence and credibility.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Radiology Services Manager will provide operational and clinical leadership within the Radiology Service Line, deputising for the Radiology Service Manager and working closely with modality superintendents to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality imaging services across the Trust.
This role is pivotal in maintaining compliance with statutory regulations, particularly radiation protection standards under IR(ME)R and IRR, and embedding robust clinical governance processes. The post holder will lead on audits, risk assessments, and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring patient safety and adherence to national and local guidelines.
They will manage delegated budgets and resources, contribute to strategic planning, and represent the organisation at system, regional, and national levels. The post holder will also develop and maintain Trust and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring consistent and safe practice across all imaging modalities.
The role includes 10% clinical duties to maintain professional competence and credibility. Occasional participation in seven-day working may be required by agreement, but the post holder will not normally participate in on-call working.
Main Responsibilities - Deputise for the Radiology Service Manager in their absence, assuming responsibility for operational and strategic decisions.
- Work closely with modality superintendents to coordinate daily activities and maintain service efficiency across all imaging modalities.
- Ensure compliance with radiation safety regulations (IR(ME)R and IRR), safeguarding patients and staff from harm when exposed to ionising radiation.
- Lead and engage in clinical governance processes, including audits, incident investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Develop, review, and maintain Trust and departmental SOPs to support safe and consistent practice.
- Identify and manage risks within the department, performing risk assessments and implementing risk-reducing measures.
- Support delivery of service performance indicators and national targets, including cancer pathways and RTT.
- Provide expert advice on imaging modalities and maintain up-to-date knowledge of imaging equipment and best practice standards.
- Represent the organisation at internal, system, regional, and national meetings regarding Radiology services.
- Facilitate staff training and development, including mandatory radiation safety and governance training.
- Ensure compliance with infection control procedures and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Oversee analysis of critical incidents, near misses, and errors, implementing corrective and preventative measures.
- Contribute to policy development and review, ensuring alignment with national standards and Trust requirements.
- Maintain professional development and participate in agreed in-service or external training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Radiology Services Manager will provide operational and clinical leadership within the Radiology Service Line, deputising for the Radiology Service Manager and working closely with modality superintendents to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality imaging services across the Trust.
This role is pivotal in maintaining compliance with statutory regulations, particularly radiation protection standards under IR(ME)R and IRR, and embedding robust clinical governance processes. The post holder will lead on audits, risk assessments, and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring patient safety and adherence to national and local guidelines.
They will manage delegated budgets and resources, contribute to strategic planning, and represent the organisation at system, regional, and national levels. The post holder will also develop and maintain Trust and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring consistent and safe practice across all imaging modalities.
The role includes 10% clinical duties to maintain professional competence and credibility. Occasional participation in seven-day working may be required by agreement, but the post holder will not normally participate in on-call working.
Main Responsibilities - Deputise for the Radiology Service Manager in their absence, assuming responsibility for operational and strategic decisions.
- Work closely with modality superintendents to coordinate daily activities and maintain service efficiency across all imaging modalities.
- Ensure compliance with radiation safety regulations (IR(ME)R and IRR), safeguarding patients and staff from harm when exposed to ionising radiation.
- Lead and engage in clinical governance processes, including audits, incident investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Develop, review, and maintain Trust and departmental SOPs to support safe and consistent practice.
- Identify and manage risks within the department, performing risk assessments and implementing risk-reducing measures.
- Support delivery of service performance indicators and national targets, including cancer pathways and RTT.
- Provide expert advice on imaging modalities and maintain up-to-date knowledge of imaging equipment and best practice standards.
- Represent the organisation at internal, system, regional, and national meetings regarding Radiology services.
- Facilitate staff training and development, including mandatory radiation safety and governance training.
- Ensure compliance with infection control procedures and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Oversee analysis of critical incidents, near misses, and errors, implementing corrective and preventative measures.
- Contribute to policy development and review, ensuring alignment with national standards and Trust requirements.
- Maintain professional development and participate in agreed in-service or external training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in staff management experience, including recruitment & retention, performance management and grievance / disciplinary procedures.
- Experience of operational budgetary control, ordering and procurement processes
- Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines. e.g. IR(ME)R.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of experience of clinical governance, risk management and service improvement.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport and credibility with clinical and managerial teams.
- oCapacity to work with clinicians at all levels, maintaining positive working relationships
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in staff management experience, including recruitment & retention, performance management and grievance / disciplinary procedures.
- Experience of operational budgetary control, ordering and procurement processes
- Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines. e.g. IR(ME)R.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of experience of clinical governance, risk management and service improvement.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport and credibility with clinical and managerial teams.
- oCapacity to work with clinicians at all levels, maintaining positive working relationships
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).
