Head of Imaging Services

Job summaryWe are seeking an outstanding, innovative and inspirational leader to join our senior leadership team as Head of Imaging Services.As Head of Imaging Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring safe, effective, high-quality and patient-centred services. Working closely with clinical, operational and care group colleagues, you will drive service transformation, improve productivity and performance, and support wider organisational objectives.This is a pivotal role at a time of significant transformation and investment in diagnostic services. We are looking for a leader who can build on strong foundations while embracing innovation, technology and new ways of working.You will lead a large, diverse workforce across multiple sites, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.The successful candidate will have substantial senior leadership experience, ideally in diagnostic or imaging services, with strong financial management, change leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.We are seeking a visible, approachable leader with the vision and drive to deliver excellence. You will use data to inform decisions, lead change in complex environments, and balance patient outcomes, workforce sustainability, financial performance and strategic priorities.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a dynamic and credible leader with:Significant senior leadership experience within healthcare services, ideally diagnostic or imaging servicesA proven track record of delivering operational performance and service improvementStrong financial and contractual management skillsExperience leading large, multidisciplinary teams through change and transformationExcellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-working abilitiesA commitment to quality, patient experience, and continuous improvementDegree-level education or equivalent professional experience, with evidence of ongoing leadership developmentAbout usUHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.This role requires HCPC Registration.Base Locations: All sitesInterview date: Week commencing 19th October 2026DetailsDate posted15 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalary 79,504 to 91,609 a year Additionally, participation in General Manager oncall rota ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number153-SP06761Job locationsRoyal Bournemouth HospitalBournemouthBH77DWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesReporting to the Care Group Director of Operations, you will be responsible for the overall management and development of imaging services, including:Strategic leadership and service planning across Radiology and Diagnostic ImagingDelivery of national and local performance standards, including diagnostic waiting time targetsWorkforce planning, recruitment, retention, and staff developmentFinancial management, budgetary control, and business planningQuality improvement, governance, patient safety, and regulatory complianceLeading service redesign, innovation, and digital transformation initiativesDeveloping productive relationships with clinical leaders, operational teams, regional networks, and external partnersYou will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of imaging services, ensuring patients receive timely access to high-quality diagnostics while delivering excellent value for money.Experience of leading diagnostic service transformation, digital imaging programmes, or capacity and demand improvement initiatives would be highly desirable. Job description Job responsibilitiesReporting to the Care Group Director of Operations, you will be responsible for the overall management and development of imaging services, including:Strategic leadership and service planning across Radiology and Diagnostic ImagingDelivery of national and local performance standards, including diagnostic waiting time targetsWorkforce planning, recruitment, retention, and staff developmentFinancial management, budgetary control, and business planningQuality improvement, governance, patient safety, and regulatory complianceLeading service redesign, innovation, and digital transformation initiativesDeveloping productive relationships with clinical leaders, operational teams, regional networks, and external partnersYou will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of imaging services, ensuring patients receive timely access to high-quality diagnostics while delivering excellent value for money.Experience of leading diagnostic service transformation, digital imaging programmes, or capacity and demand improvement initiatives would be highly desirable.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialoRadiography BSc (hons) or equivalentoCurrent professional registration with The HCPC as a Diagnostic RadiographeroClinical and/or managerial Postgraduate (master's level) qualification(s)oEvidence of further personal developmentoEvidence of formal management development and current professional development activityDesirableoFormal Project Management qualificationoEvidence of experience in advanced/extended scope Radiographic practiceoEvidence of training in change management Experience EssentialoSignificant senior leadership experience within an NHS or comparable healthcare environment.oPersonal experience of managing and implementing a significant programme of change or service developmentoExperience as an effective senior leader, demonstrating leadership skills and the ability to motivate othersoExperience of human resource management including recruitment, appraisal, performance monitoring, staff development and disciplineoExperience of financial and budget management, including delivery of an efficiency improvement planoExperience of influencing the decision-making process in complex environmentsoProven pro-active approach to problem solvingoExcellent analytical and interpretative skills enabling the development, planning and implementation of service changesoExperience managing complex multidisciplinary services.oEvidence of strategic planning (able to work towards a clear vision of the future while ensuring that shorter term goals are met)oExperience of leading oversight and improvement across a clinical governance and patient safety agendaoExperience of managing competing organisational priorities.DesirableoExperience in participation in hospital on-call service with an acute trust.oExperience in Asset Management and ProcurementoPrevious experience as Head of Imaging Services or Head of RadiologyoExperience of leading large-scale transformationoExperience of regional or system-wide diagnostic programmesoExperience of major capital schemes and equipment replacementoExperience of PACS/RIS implementation or digital transformation Skills EssentialoGood IT skillsoAbility to apply appropriate management techniques and skillsoAbility to performance manage across all disciplinesoExcellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and to meet deadlines under pressureoExcellent negotiation and persuasive skills enabling effective arbitration and conflict resolution.oComprehensive understanding of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues Excellent presentation skills and the ability to write clear and concise managerialoExcellent leadership skills with evidence of being an effective team player Knowledge EssentialoDetailed understanding of NHS operational and strategic priorities.oKnowledge of diagnostic imaging pathways.oUnderstanding of imaging demand and capacity management.oKnowledge of clinical governance and patient safety.oUnderstanding of workforce planning and skill mix.oKnowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion.oUnderstanding of relevant regulatory and professional requirements.oSound knowledge of Clinical Governance and Health & safety issues, including the ability to undertake risk assessmentsoKnowledge of professional & NHS policies and guidelines relating to service provisionDesirableoKnowledge of national diagnostic transformation programmes.oKnowledge of PACS, RIS and electronic patient records.oUnderstanding of AI and emerging imaging technologies.oKnowledge of regional imaging networks. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialoRadiography BSc (hons) or equivalentoCurrent professional registration with The HCPC as a Diagnostic RadiographeroClinical and/or managerial Postgraduate (master's level) qualification(s)oEvidence of further personal developmentoEvidence of formal management development and current professional development activityDesirableoFormal Project Management qualificationoEvidence of experience in advanced/extended scope Radiographic practiceoEvidence of training in change management Experience EssentialoSignificant senior leadership experience within an NHS or comparable healthcare environment.oPersonal experience of managing and implementing a significant programme of change or service developmentoExperience as an effective senior leader, demonstrating leadership skills and the ability to motivate othersoExperience of human resource management including recruitment, appraisal, performance monitoring, staff development and disciplineoExperience of financial and budget management, including delivery of an efficiency improvement planoExperience of influencing the decision-making process in complex environmentsoProven pro-active approach to problem solvingoExcellent analytical and interpretative skills enabling the development, planning and implementation of service changesoExperience managing complex multidisciplinary services.oEvidence of strategic planning (able to work towards a clear vision of the future while ensuring that shorter term goals are met)oExperience of leading oversight and improvement across a clinical governance and patient safety agendaoExperience of managing competing organisational priorities.DesirableoExperience in participation in hospital on-call service with an acute trust.oExperience in Asset Management and ProcurementoPrevious experience as Head of Imaging Services or Head of RadiologyoExperience of leading large-scale transformationoExperience of regional or system-wide diagnostic programmesoExperience of major capital schemes and equipment replacementoExperience of PACS/RIS implementation or digital transformation Skills EssentialoGood IT skillsoAbility to apply appropriate management techniques and skillsoAbility to performance manage across all disciplinesoExcellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and to meet deadlines under pressureoExcellent negotiation and persuasive skills enabling effective arbitration and conflict resolution.oComprehensive understanding of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues Excellent presentation skills and the ability to write clear and concise managerialoExcellent leadership skills with evidence of being an effective team player Knowledge EssentialoDetailed understanding of NHS operational and strategic priorities.oKnowledge of diagnostic imaging pathways.oUnderstanding of imaging demand and capacity management.oKnowledge of clinical governance and patient safety.oUnderstanding of workforce planning and skill mix.oKnowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion.oUnderstanding of relevant regulatory and professional requirements.oSound knowledge of Clinical Governance and Health & safety issues, including the ability to undertake risk assessmentsoKnowledge of professional & NHS policies and guidelines relating to service provisionDesirableoKnowledge of national diagnostic transformation programmes.oKnowledge of PACS, RIS and electronic patient records.oUnderstanding of AI and emerging imaging technologies.oKnowledge of regional imaging networks.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Bournemouth HospitalBournemouthBH77DWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Bournemouth HospitalBournemouthBH77DWUnited KingdomEmployer's website