Operational Service Manager - Radiology

Job overview

Are you a dynamic and motivated leader looking for your next challenge?

We are seeking an experienced Operational Manager in the Radiology department. These roles are crucial in providing strategic and operational leadership working closely alongside our clinical teams.

These are key roles, working closely with clinical leads, Nursing Teams, Allied Health Professionals and wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient care for our patients.

We are looking for someone with proven operational management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.

If you wish to apply for this post as a Secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering high standards of operational performance across elective and emergency pathways.
• Supporting service transformation and innovation to meet national standards and local priorities.
• Managing resources effectively, ensuring services are delivered within budget and workforce plans.
• Driving continuous improvement, patient experience, and staff engagement.
• Day-to-day line management of administration and clerical functions within the Directorate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.