# Clinical Professional Manager - Radiology SDGH > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-professional-manager-radiology-sdgh/fd571374-aba1-4d4f-8d98-eea559d2d09e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-professional-manager-radiology-sdgh/fd571374-aba1-4d4f-8d98-eea559d2d09e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Prescot - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T12:01:38.187Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Southport/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Radiology/Radiology-v7881005 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7881005?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individual with proven Management experience and excellent Leadership skills to join the Radiology Team on the Southport site as a Radiology Clinical Professional Manager. You must have a flexible approach to working and be able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills The successful applicant will be responsible for the management, co-ordination and clinical leadership of services within the Southport Radiology Department and will provide direct support for the Southport & Ormskirk  Head of Radiology Services. Applicants must  have a BSc or equivalent in Radiography and be HCPC registered. Interview date to be confirmed. The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change. ### Main duties of the job Responsible for the management, co-ordination and clinical leadership of services within the  Southport Radiology Department. Act as a clinical lead for Southport Radiology and initiate clinical service developments to improve patient outcomes. To act as a member of the Radiology Management Team. Responsible for producing high quality images and reports across the broad spectrum of Radiology client/patient groups. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Southport radiology service - Ensure the effective and efficient running of the Southport radiology service with due regard to available resources. Allocating activity to ensure maximised use of capacity. Using data to inform decisions - Contribute to the continuous improvement and modernisation of the radiology services ensuring implementation of improvements to provide a Radiology whole system approach - Monitor and evaluate all aspects of radiology service delivery with regard to waiting times, ensuring that waiting times are kept to a minimum. Monitor targets. - Monitor and evaluate capacity and demand data. - Demonstrate effective leadership qualities and promote teamwork - Undertake initial investigation of patient and user complaints and exercising judgement and initiative take appropriate actions to resolve the problem/complaint - Promote a working culture that improves quality and promote quality initiatives. - Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in accordance with departmental protocol. - Be competent in the use of all appropriate imaging equipment - Participate in on call, flexible working and out of hours service as required. - Abide by all radiation protection regulations and undertake the role of radiation protection supervisor. - Justify examinations as appropriate. - Responsible for clinical and professional standards within the Southport Radiology Department - Identify and contribute to service development within the Radiology Department and link to wider Radiology Department improvement - Responsible for implementing policies and procedures within the Radiology Dept and contribute to Radiology Trust policies - Responsible for appropriate risk assessments - Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all equipment, liaise and communicate with manufacturers - Responsible for optimum use of resources and maintain adequate stock levels - Participate in the procurement (specification, evaluation and selection) of radiology equipment - Participate in the project management of new equipment installations and replacement projects - Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards - Responsible for Quality Assurance programme. Please see attached JD for further information. ## Job Details We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individual with proven Management experience and excellent Leadership skills to join the Radiology Team on the Southport site as a Radiology Clinical Professional Manager. You must have a flexible approach to working and be able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills The successful applicant will be responsible for the management, co-ordination and clinical leadership of services within the Southport Radiology Department and will provide direct support for the Southport & Ormskirk Head of Radiology Services. Applicants must have a BSc or equivalent in Radiography and be HCPC registered. Interview date to be confirmed. The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change. ## Job Description Responsible for the management, co-ordination and clinical leadership of services within the Southport Radiology Department. Act as a clinical lead for Southport Radiology and initiate clinical service developments to improve patient outcomes. To act as a member of the Radiology Management Team. Responsible for producing high quality images and reports across the broad spectrum of Radiology client/patient groups. ## Responsibilities Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Southport radiology service Ensure the effective and efficient running of the Southport radiology service with due regard to available resources. Allocating activity to ensure maximised use of capacity. Using data to inform decisions Contribute to the continuous improvement and modernisation of the radiology services ensuring implementation of improvements to provide a Radiology whole system approach Monitor and evaluate all aspects of radiology service delivery with regard to waiting times, ensuring that waiting times are kept to a minimum. Monitor targets. Monitor and evaluate capacity and demand data. Demonstrate effective leadership qualities and promote teamwork Undertake initial investigation of patient and user complaints and exercising judgement and initiative take appropriate actions to resolve the problem/complaint Promote a working culture that improves quality and promote quality initiatives. Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in accordance with departmental protocol. Be competent in the use of all appropriate imaging equipment Participate in on call, flexible working and out of hours service as required. Abide by all radiation protection regulations and undertake the role of radiation protection supervisor. Justify examinations as appropriate. Responsible for clinical and professional standards within the Southport Radiology Department Identify and contribute to service development within the Radiology Department and link to wider Radiology Department improvement Responsible for implementing policies and procedures within the Radiology Dept and contribute to Radiology Trust policies Responsible for appropriate risk assessments Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all equipment, liaise and communicate with manufacturers Responsible for optimum use of resources and maintain adequate stock levels Participate in the procurement (specification, evaluation and selection) of radiology equipment Participate in the project management of new equipment installations and replacement projects Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards Responsible for Quality Assurance programme. Please see attached JD for further information. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Diplomatic - Tactful - Courteous - Team player - Flexible approach to work - Commitment to quality - Ability to demonstrate substantial professional interests and motivation - Willingness to undergo further training according to the needs of the post - Satisfactory CPD portfolio - Good attendance record - Able to travel cross site **Desirable** - Membership of professional bodies - Attendance at professional meetings ### Skills **Essential** - Leadership skills - Ability to effectively co-ordinate and prioritise - Problem solving skills - Ability to work under pressure - Good communication and interpersonal skills - Presentation skills - Ability to interact within a multi- disciplinary team - Planning and organisational skills - Time management - IT literate - Motivator - Negotiation skills - Data collection and analysis - Ability to organise own work and others within the team ### Our values **Essential** - We are Kind - We are Open - WE are Inclusive ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc or equivalent in radiography - MSc - HCPC Registered - Post graduate qualification in advanced practice **Desirable** - Post graduate management qualification ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - 5 years post graduate clinical experience at a senior level - Management experience - Change management experience - Evidence of audit analysis **Desirable** - Project management experience ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 504.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10334235) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [person specification (pdf, 536.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10334237) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [important information for candidates (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=663) - [new employee health clearance risk id (pdf, 400.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10205909) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.