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Deputy Radiology Services Manager
Grade
Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
360-C-10068
Employer
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cross Site
Town
Watford
Salary
£64,337 - £74,415 pa inc HCA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/05/2025 23:59
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Band 8b - Deputy Radiology Services Manager

Band 8b

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.
 
 
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
 
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.

 

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • DCR or BSc in Radiography (Diagnostic).
  • Post graduate diploma/evidence of post graduate study.
  • HCPC registration.
Desirable criteria
  • PgD or MSc or MBa in relevant field of study Management qualification.
  • Radiation Protection Supervisors certificate.
  • Leadership qualifications.
  • Mediation certifications.

Knowledge:

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Ability to evaluate and improve quality.
  • Human resources i.e managing sickness absence, appraisal, probations.
  • Clinical Governance awareness.

Experience:

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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.
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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ben Thorn
Job title
Radiology Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01923436680

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