Job summary
We are looking for a passionate, confident and motivated manager who can demonstrate an excellent understanding of operational management in Radiology.

As Deputy Radiology Manager, you will have a key leadership role and be responsible for the operational delivery of all core services.

You will form part of the Directorship Leadership Team, working in partnership with the Radiology Manager, Business and Performance Manager, Imaging Lead Nurse, Governance and Clinical Leads.

Main duties of the job
You will require proven skills in sustainable service delivery with the ability to lead, influence and build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and operational teams. As a senior leader you will need to be proficient in all elements of strategic planning to ensure operational and performance objectives are met and ensure a patient centred service.

Promotion of staff training and development will be essential to establish a stable and effective team that ensures job satisfaction, retention and creates a positive and attractive environment for future recruitment.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography or equivalent Nursing or relevant Clinical qualification
• MSc in a relevant discipline or equivalent level training
• Evidence of formal NHS training commensurate with a senior NHS manager; for example interviewing, discipline management, financial management
• Evidence of substantial CPD in clinically related and relevant subjects

Knowledge and Training
Essential

• Scientific knowledge commensurate with managing an imaging department
• NHS HR, finance, corporate governance and purchasing systems.
• Legislation as applicable to an Imaging Department
• Health and Safety associated with an Imaging Department

Desirable

• NHS IT systems and their impact on clinical requirements.

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of management experience and responsibility in an Imaging Department..
• Writing business and strategic plans.
• Budget management
• Managing a department or a major section of a department including; HR, operational, finance, quality,
• Training of radiographic and support staff decision making and critical assessment of analytical processes and trouble shooting
• Evidenced experience of audit and quality assurance management

Desirable

• Appraisal and evaluation of equipment and materials used in imaging

Planning and Organisational
Essential

• Excellent organisational management.
• Strategic planning.
• Project management

Desirable

• Concise report writing

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).