Radiology Manager

Job summary

Radiology Manager Ipswich Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Full time | Up to £66,500 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week We're the UK's largest Healthcare Charity and this is an exciting time for our national Diagnostic Imaging service. We've invested in state-of-the-art equipment, and we've just welcomed our new Diagnostic Imaging Director. Now, we're ready to drive the standard in patient care like never before - and it starts with you.

Main duties of the job

Provide visible clinical leadership and support to the radiology team and wider hospital staff. Participate in the clinical workload, performing high-quality diagnostic imaging examinations. Lead and manage the day-to-day operational running of the Radiology Department. Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centred imaging services. Maintain compliance with IR(ME)R, IRR, MRI safety requirements, and all relevant regulatory standards. Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) and lead on radiation and MRI safety across the site. Develop, implement and review clinical protocols, policies and departmental procedures. Manage staffing, rotas, recruitment, appraisals, performance reviews and workforce planning. Lead the training, supervision, mentoring and professional development of radiology staff and students. Promote and monitor continuous professional development (CPD), clinical supervision and peer review. Drive quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance activities and departmental audits. Monitor departmental KPIs and contribute to service development and business planning. Develop business cases and support the introduction of new services, technologies and patient pathways. Manage departmental budgets, revenue capture, stock control and resource utilisation. Work collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimise service delivery. Investigate incidents, complaints and risks.

About us

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital Set in over 19 acres of private woodland, Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital is a haven of tranquility and repose. Only private patients are treated at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, making us the only purely private hospital in East Anglia and the first within the Nuffield Health Hospitals group. We are currently registered with the Care Quality Commission for 60 beds, with areas of specialty in cataract, cosmetic, gynaecology, imaging & radiology, orthopaedics and urology & men's health Ipswich has a CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating of good.

Details

• Date posted: 20 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: JR0099787
• Job locations: Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP4 5SW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Radiology Manager Ipswich Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Full time | Up to £66,500 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week We're the UK's largest Healthcare Charity and this is an exciting time for our national Diagnostic Imaging service. We've invested in state-of-the-art equipment, and we've just welcomed our new Diagnostic Imaging Director. Now, we're ready to drive the standard in patient care like never before - and it starts with you. You will need to have: * BSc degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification to meet registration requirements. * Active HCPC registration * Leadership qualification * Evidence of relevant training and ongoing CPD in leadership/managers and clinical specialisms. As a Radiology Manager, you will:

Provide visible clinical leadership and support to the radiology team and wider hospital staff.

Participate in the clinical workload, performing high-quality diagnostic imaging examinations.

Lead and manage the day-to-day operational running of the Radiology Department.

Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centred imaging services.

Maintain compliance with IR(ME)R, IRR, MRI safety requirements, and all relevant regulatory standards.

Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) and lead on radiation and MRI safety across the site.

Develop, implement and review clinical protocols, policies and departmental procedures.

Manage staffing, rotas, recruitment, appraisals, performance reviews and workforce planning.

Lead the training, supervision, mentoring and professional development of radiology staff and students.

Promote and monitor continuous professional development (CPD), clinical supervision and peer review.

Drive quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance activities and departmental audits.

Monitor departmental KPIs and contribute to service development and business planning.

Develop business cases and support the introduction of new services, technologies and patient pathways.

Manage departmental budgets, revenue capture, stock control and resource utilisation.

Work collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimise service delivery.

Investigate incidents, complaints and risks, implementing action plans and sharing learning outcomes.

Ensure accurate documentation, data collection and patient pathway records are maintained.