Job overview
Applications are invited for a permanent position of Clinical Manager -CT– Band 8a AFC within the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB).
This role will cover the UHDB CT service as the Royal Derby Hospital, Queens Hospital, Burton and static CT services in our community sites, such as Florence Nightingale community hospital and Ilkeston Community Hospital and mobiles pads for CT services at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital in Tamworth.
This role works closely with our other clinical managers across our other modalities, as well as other administrative colleagues.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join UHDB and lead our established and dynamic team in continuing to develop our growing Acute and Community Diagnostic Services across our service and provide a high quality, patient focused CT service, which supports a wide range of clinical specialties.
If you believe you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Radiographer with a proven track record of excellent leadership qualities, innovation and driving successful change and service improvement within a busy General CT Department. You must be keen to further your skills operating within a fast-paced environment whilst supporting a service to transform and deliver. You will be joining the team of Clinical Managers within UHDB Imaging and will be taking part in the operational leadership, working closely with our Senior Management/Clinical/administration teams ensuring that a high quality and responsive service is delivered across UHDB. Effective communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level are vital. A successful track record of managing change and the ability to effectively engage with and develop our dedicated Imaging Team is key.
Closing date of applications: 14 July 2026
Interview date: 28 July 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Professional and clinical knowledge relative to a specialist service
- Leadership
- Workforce development
- Interprofessional and interagency working
- Government policy and direction
Desirable
- Underpinning knowledge for advanced practice skills outside of the declared scope within this job description
Behaviours
Essential
- Role model displaying integrity and fairness, ‘can do’ attitude
- Demonstrable commitment to life long learning
- Professional outlook and persona
Experience
Essential
- Managing a team
- Financial management, eg. Managing/overseeing a budget
- High level clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of service management
Skills and Ability
Essential
- High level communication skills, including negotiation, influence and empathy
- Leadership both professional and clinical across the range of service provision
- Ability to direct education, train and develop services
- People skills to support engagement with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Team building skills
Education & Training
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant area
- Portfolio of CPD relevant to specialist area, demonstrating continuous personal and professional development.
- Significant management and clinical experience
Desirable
- Full Masters qualification in specialist area
- Management qualification
- Postgraduate education in other areas
- Short courses
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This advert is for Clinical Manager - CT with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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