Job overview
Responsible to the Radiology Head of Operations for the day-to-day operational management of the department of Radiology across all East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust sites.
To provide advice and support to the Radiology Head of Operations and to deputise for the Radiology Head of Operations in their absence. The post holder will be an experienced and skilled operational manager who will use their knowledge and experience to inform the optimal delivery of the service and aid the Radiology leadership triumvirate in the delivery of a high standard of clinical care.
The post holder will be dynamic, innovative, forward thinking, and will contribute to service development.
The post holder will work closely with all stakeholders to deliver a high-quality diagnostic service within a safe environment for staff and patients, and having associated responsibilities for efficiency, prioritisation of work and use of resources.
Integrated Care System - Provider Collaboration: Kent and Medway Integrated Care System: As the General Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Operations, by establishing effective relationships to enable collaborative working to design local improvements
Main duties of the job
Role Specific Responsibilities
- To assist the Head of Operations in ensuring that all performance targets are met, and support the Head of Operations to develop and implement sustainable solutions in conjunction with clinical and managerial colleagues across the Care Group.
- To be responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of services; leading and effectively implementing change management initiatives to improve service provision.
- To influence the strategic development and service improvement within the agreed portfolio, in conjunction with the senior leadership team for the care group.
- To lead and deliver strategic development and service improvement as required.
- To be responsible for ensuring that within all specific work areas all local and national performance targets and objectives are met.
- Responsible for management of resources (human resources, estate, financial) as agreed with the Head of Operations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for General Manager - Radiology with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (Secondment if Internal candidate is successful). The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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