Radiographer

Radiology Manager

Bristol

Private Hospital

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Up to £60,000 + Benefits

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Are you an experienced Radiology leader looking for a role where you can genuinely shape service delivery, lead from the front, and make a visible impact within a high-performing private hospital setting?

We are supporting a leading private hospital in Bristol with the appointment of a Radiology Manager to lead an established Diagnostic Imaging Department on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and clinically credible imaging professional to step into a hands-on leadership role, combining operational oversight, clinical visibility, and service development within a well-supported hospital environment.

What’s on offer?

• Salary up to £60,000

• Benefits package

• The opportunity to lead an established imaging service

• A role with real influence across quality, governance, staffing and service development

• The chance to remain clinically involved while also shaping the strategic direction of the department

• A supportive private hospital environment with a strong focus on patient care and service excellence

The Role

As Radiology Manager, you will provide both clinical and operational leadership across the Diagnostic Imaging Department, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality imaging services.

This is a key leadership post where you will oversee day-to-day departmental operations, support and develop the team, maintain compliance and governance standards, and contribute to the wider strategic goals of the hospital.

Key responsibilities will include:

Clinical Leadership

• Providing visible day-to-day leadership within the Radiology Department

• Supporting, supervising and developing Radiographers and imaging staff

• Remaining clinically involved where required

• Ensuring imaging examinations are delivered safely and to a consistently high standard

• Leading on patient safety, quality improvement and service excellence

• Developing departmental protocols and clinical pathways

Operational Management

• Managing the day-to-day running of the Diagnostic Imaging service

• Overseeing staffing levels, rotas and workforce planning

• Ensuring effective use of departmental resources

• Supporting service growth and ongoing development

• Monitoring departmental performance and KPIs

• Working closely with senior hospital leadership teams

Governance & Compliance

• Ensuring compliance with IR(ME)R and radiation safety regulations

• Acting as, or overseeing, Radiation Protection Supervisor responsibilities

• Leading audits and quality assurance processes

• Investigating incidents, complaints and patient safety concerns

• Maintaining departmental policies and standard operating procedures

• Ensuring compliance with HCPC and professional standards

People Leadership

• Leading, motivating and developing the Radiology team

• Conducting appraisals, performance reviews and supervision

• Supporting recruitment and retention activity

• Developing training and CPD opportunities for staff

• Supporting student Radiographers and placement programmes

Financial & Strategic Responsibilities

• Managing departmental budgets and expenditure

• Monitoring staffing and xwzovoh operational costs

• Supporting business planning and service development

• Contributing to broader hospital objectives

• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and patient experience

What we’re looking for

Essential

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)

• Current HCPC registration

• Significant post-registration Radiography experience

• Previous leadership, supervisory or management experience within Diagnostic Imaging

• Experience managing staff and operational performance

• Strong knowledge of clinical governance and quality standards

• A proven ability to drive service improvement

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Radiology Manager

• Private healthcare experience

• Leadership qualification

• RPS qualification

• Experience across multiple imaging modalities

• Budget and business performance management experience

Interested?

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