Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Cross-site working required)
- Job ref
- 318-26-T0249
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 (pa pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Operational Flow Lead Radiographer, Band 7
Band 7
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Operational Flow Lead Radiographer to join the Radiology service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a pivotal operational role, working at the heart of Radiology to coordinate and optimise patient flow across emergency, inpatient, elective and cancer pathways. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring imaging capacity is aligned to demand, supporting safe, timely and efficient diagnostic services across the Trust.
Additional working pattern details: Cross-site working required
Main duties of the job
The Operational Flow Lead will provide senior day‑to‑day operational leadership for Radiology patient flow, acting as a central point of coordination and escalation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating real‑time patient flow across Radiology services and sites
- Monitoring demand, capacity and utilisation to support timely imaging delivery
- Supporting ED, inpatient, elective and cancer pathways by prioritising imaging appropriately
- Acting as an escalation lead during periods of operational pressure
- Working closely with modality leads, booking teams, inpatient navigators and clinical colleagues
- Using operational data to identify bottlenecks and support service improvement
- Contributing to operational planning, pathway redesign and transformation initiatives
The role requires strong decision‑making skills, excellent communication and the ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
Working for our organisation
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the largest employers in the county, serving a diverse population across two main hospital sites. Our Radiology service is central to patient pathways across the Trust, delivering high‑quality diagnostic services to support emergency, inpatient and elective care.
We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive working environment where staff are valued and developed. In return we offer flexible working opportunities, access to excellent training and development, and the full range of NHS benefits.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and its responsibilities.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced operational leader with:
- HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer
- Significant experience in an NHS or healthcare operational role
- Experience managing patient flow, demand and capacity, or service pressures
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills
- The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
- A strong commitment to patient‑centred care, quality and continuous improvement
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography Degree or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Leadership or management qualification
- Quality or service improvement training
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of patient flow and operational pressures in acute healthcare
- Ability to analyse operational data and translate into action
- Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Radiology workflows and imaging pathways
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in an operational NHS or healthcare role
- Experience managing or coordinating patient flow, demand and capacity
- Experience working across multidisciplinary teams
Desirable criteria
- Experience within acute Radiology or diagnostic services
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gemma Bettington
- Job title
- Radiology Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 5094
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