Description
An exciting opportunity to lead, develop and shape the delivery of high-quality radiology services across multiple sites.
We are seeking an ambitious, dynamic and forward-thinking Radiology Business Manager to play a pivotal role in the leadership and continued development of our Radiology Directorate.
Working closely with the Divisional Director, General Manager, Clinical Director and Site Lead Radiographers, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, supporting the delivery of high-performing, integrated and financially sustainable services across all sites.
Main duties of the job
- Work with the Radiology General Manager, Divisional Director of Operations, Chief of Service, Site Lead Radiographers and Modality Lead Radiographers to deliver integrated Radiology services across all Trust sites, supporting consistent care standards and seamless inpatient and outpatient imaging pathways for elective and non-elective care.
- Deputise for the Radiology General Manager as required.
- Work with external stakeholders, including members of the Frimley Integrated Care System (ICS), and internal Trust stakeholders to support the development, performance and ongoing provision of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) programme.
- Improve imaging equipment utilisation by reviewing flexibility in meeting service demand and strengthening communication between Radiology unit staff and other departments, working with Site Lead and Modality Lead Radiographers to align imaging capacity with service requirements.
- Manage the Radiology clerical and non-clinical staff group, ensuring efficient, high-quality administration within budget and effective support for imaging pathways.
- Ensure Radiology call centres operate efficiently and provide an excellent patient experience, with agreed non-clinical performance and quality indicators.
- Work with the Radiology General Manager, Associate Director, Site Lead Radiographers and Modality Lead Radiographers on the implementation of Trust HR policies within Radiology, liaising with HR on relevant procedures.
Benefits
- First class development opportunities for all staff
- Wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available
- Encouragement of flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
Person Specification
- Substantial operational or business management experience within the NHS or a comparable complex healthcare environment.
- Experience of managing teams and services within a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Experience of budget management, financial monitoring and recovery planning.
- Experience of delivering against operational and quality targets.
- Experience of staff leadership, workforce management and employee relations.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Management or Leadership qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage complaints
- Ability to work under pressure