We are seeking a Radiology Services Manager to lead the Radiology Directorate at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, following the promotion of the current post holder.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Clinical Director for Radiology and the Matron for Clinical Support Services to ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical services within the Radiology Directorate.
Radiology services are provided across all three of our hospital sites: Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, and Hemel Hempstead Hospital.
We are currently upgrading our facilities, including the installation of new Nuclear Medicine equipment and the development of CT and MRI services through the Community Diagnostic Centre programme. In addition, we have recently partnered with our charity, RAISE, to open a new Interventional Radiology suite.
We are also progressing a number of major service developments, including the repatriation of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound services and the opening of the Community Diagnostic Centre.
In collaboration with the service leads, the post holder will be responsible and accountable for the overall management of the services. This includes developing strategic business plans, overseeing performance management, and implementing processes to ensure the achievement of all key targets.
The post holder must demonstrate experience in HR and budget management, along with strong leadership and decision-making skills, and a clear commitment to delivering a high-quality service.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are essential for this role, as is the ability to demonstrate skills in team building, coaching, and mentoring.
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 contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net
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.
To take responsibility for the operational management and leadership of the Trust’s Radiology services, working in collaboration with the Clinical Director for Radiology.
This advert closes on Monday 14 Apr 2025