Job summary Deputy Directorate Manager - Radiology Band 7 Permanent 37.5 hours This is an exciting opportunity for a newly created role within the Radiology Department at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The Deputy Directorate Manager-Radiology will provide support to the Directorate Manager, Modality Leads, Radiologists and other Senior team members within the department. In connection with the team, they will provide operational leadership to ensure smooth running of the department on a daily basis, whilst ensuring compliance of local and national targets Main duties of the job Strong and clear leadership, supporting the Radiology Directorate Manager in ensuring staff are appropriately developed and are efficient, effective, engaged, and motivated. Ensure that all aspects of specified performance and operations are appropriately monitored, evaluation and managed to optimise standards of care and deliver financial and performance requirements. Support and lead on the development and monitoring of business cases and specific service level agreements with commissioners, internal departments and partner organisations. Work in partnership and take delegated responsibility for management as appropriate, inclusive of operational performance, project management and service improvement. Support Modality Leads in service provision for their specified areas Accountable for ensuring patient flows are appropriate and work collaboratively with site management to maximise capacity in a safe and effective manner Deputise for the Directorate Manager as required. About us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ& Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 245-AHP7RAD-01-25 Job locations Tameside General Hopsital Fountain Street Ashton Under Lynne OL6 9RW Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education to Masters degree level or evidence of sound intellectual ability and ongoing personal development at senior management level Desirable Recognised post-graduate management qualification or equivalent experience. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of managing large teams within an NHS healthcare setting Broad knowledge of NHS Information & IT systems Experience of dealing with difficult operational issues. Understanding of potential service improvements in health care Up to date with relevant national guidance on NHS management issues Desirable Understands and is able to interpret national policy in relation to access targets and translate to the local leve Experience Essential Experience of working with large teams including multi-disciplinary teams and medical staff Experience and commitment to quality, innovation, productivity and prevention. Staff & Budget Management experience Experience of personal accountability for service delivery Proven experience of working with clinical teams to implement change and service improvement Desirable Experience of working in a Radiology department Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise Methodical and extremely organised approach Excellent communication skills Well-developed analytical skills Ability to constantly motivate self and others Negotiation at high level as well as ability to persuade Handling sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Problem solving Ability to quickly develop productive relationships Highly developed oral and written communication skills including presentation skills I.T literate and be able to use a range of software Capacity to build and develop teams whilst maintaining constructive working relationships Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education to Masters degree level or evidence of sound intellectual ability and ongoing personal development at senior management level Desirable Recognised post-graduate management qualification or equivalent experience. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of managing large teams within an NHS healthcare setting Broad knowledge of NHS Information & IT systems Experience of dealing with difficult operational issues. Understanding of potential service improvements in health care Up to date with relevant national guidance on NHS management issues Desirable Understands and is able to interpret national policy in relation to access targets and translate to the local leve Experience Essential Experience of working with large teams including multi-disciplinary teams and medical staff Experience and commitment to quality, innovation, productivity and prevention. Staff & Budget Management experience Experience of personal accountability for service delivery Proven experience of working with clinical teams to implement change and service improvement Desirable Experience of working in a Radiology department Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise Methodical and extremely organised approach Excellent communication skills Well-developed analytical skills Ability to constantly motivate self and others Negotiation at high level as well as ability to persuade Handling sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Problem solving Ability to quickly develop productive relationships Highly developed oral and written communication skills including presentation skills I.T literate and be able to use a range of software Capacity to build and develop teams whilst maintaining constructive 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. 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). 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. 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). Employer details Employer name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Tameside General Hopsital Fountain Street Ashton Under Lynne OL6 9RW Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)