Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and motivated individual, ideally with an in-depth understanding of service management in diagnostics and / or understanding of radiology services. We are looking for excellent leadership, organisational and team building skills, as well as experience of service performance management. Personal presentation skills and the ability to influence both verbally and in written form will also be important as we seek to develop the service via funding initiatives and business cases.



The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a high level of IT literacy and operate collaboratively as a core member of the cross site Radiology senior management team. Attention to detail, the ability to work to tight deadlines in a challenging environment and managing multiple tasks is essential.



To provide timely, efficient and effective operational management for the main, neuro and dental radiology services.



To ensure that services are responsive, innovative and operate to the highest possible clinical and performance standards and to take full responsibility for actions and for keeping other team members fully informed at all times.



The post holder will manage a team of administrative and other staff as well as provide support to the Clinical Director, General Manager and Clinical Leads with the management of the medical workforce.



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of 1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.



We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.



King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.



To promote and support the development of the Trust's strategy, vision, values, aims and objectives. To lead for Main, Neuro and Dental Radiology in contributing to the production of the Division's strategic and business plans, as part of the annual planning cycle and on an ad-hoc basis as required. To monitor service delivery against strategic and business plans in identified specialities and areas throughout the year to ensure successful delivery. Produce accurate, high quality business cases for service developments, taking into account activity, cost and income projections. To develop intra-departmental working and performance review across all Trust sites and delivery areas of care. * To play a major role in transforming the operational delivery of services within Main, Neuro and Dental Radiology in line with the strategic direction of the Trust and Care Group working with the Triumvirate, clinical teams and operational colleagues to embed improvements in efficiency at the same time as improving patient experience.