Description
Spire Shawfair Park Hospital is seeking an experienced and ambitious Imaging Manager to lead our established imaging team during an exciting period of growth.
The successful candidate will shape the future direction of the service, develop new ways of working, support investment in the department, and nurture a talented team of imaging professionals.
Working closely with consultants and senior hospital leaders, you will play a key role in ensuring the service continues to deliver exceptional patient care whilst identifying opportunities for innovation and expansion.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the ongoing development and growth of the Imaging Service, ensuring it continues to meet the needs of patients, consultants and the wider hospital.
- Inspire, manage and develop the imaging team through coaching, mentoring and performance development, creating opportunities for progression and succession planning.
- Work collaboratively with consultants and hospital leaders to identify and implement opportunities for service improvement, innovation and new diagnostic pathways.
- Plan and manage staff rotas and skill mix to maximise departmental resources and ensure an effective, high-quality service.
- Play an active role in the attraction, recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
- Provide professional leadership and expert advice on complex clinical, operational and people-related matters.
- Maintain a visible clinical presence within the department, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care where required.
- Act as a specialist diagnostic imaging resource for the multidisciplinary team and wider Spire network.
- Lead and contribute to evidence-based projects, service improvement initiatives and the implementation of best practice.
Requirements:
- Degree (BSc Hons) - Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Broad diagnostic imaging experience with a strong understanding of service delivery, quality standards and operational management.
- Experience of leading service improvement initiatives and supporting departmental growth.
- A passion for developing teams, fostering a positive culture and creating opportunities for staff progression.
- Experience of clinical leadership e.g. developing peers
- Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied cases
- Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative solutions for new imaging services
Benefits:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance