Description

Are you an experienced and motivated leader in diagnostic imaging? We’re seeking a Diagnostic Radiology Manager to head our Imaging Department and drive excellence in patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Spire Dunedin, Reading – a leading independent hospital group – where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality imaging services that truly make a difference.

At Spire Healthcare, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding care and exceptional service, and we’re looking for someone who shares that commitment.

The Role

As Radiology Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the radiology team to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality imaging services
• Ensure compliance with Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) and all clinical governance standards
• Drive service improvement initiatives, including audits, quality assurance, and policy development
• Oversee departmental budgets and resources, ensuring cost-efficiency and alignment with hospital business plans
• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and support to the team, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment
• Maintain patient safety and excellent standards of care, ensuring informed consent and promoting equality and diversity
• Act as an ambassador for Spire Healthcare, communicating effectively with patients, colleagues, and senior management

Who were looking for:

• HCPC registered Radiographer with significant experience in diagnostic imaging.
• BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• Proven leadership and management experience within a radiology setting
• Strong knowledge of IR(ME)R and clinical governance requirements
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
• A passion for quality improvement and patient-centred care
• Experience in RIS/PACS and IEP systems management
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Passion to deliver high quality diagnostic services
• MRI experience would be preferable

Benefits:

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Our Values:

We commit to our employees’ well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy without further notice, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

“Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.”

About Us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to make a positive difference to peoples lives through outstanding personalised care. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

About the Team

For over a century, Spire Dunedin Hospital has played a part in Reading’s history as a first-class medical facility serving its community. We offer fast access to the region’s leading consultants, providing you with personalised treatments and aftercare.