Radiology Service Manager

Job overview

Are you looking for a fulfilling senior leadership role in a world leading organisation? If so, we are seeking a talented, motivated and values-driven Service Managers to join our leadership team at GOSH.

You will be responsible for the effective day to day operational and performance management of our Radiology Service.

You will also be expected to deliver a culture of continuous improvement across Radiology with the primary aim of improving the lives of children at GOSH.

Main duties of the job

As an experienced operational manager with excellent management skills, you thrive when working in a dynamic fast-paced environment, balancing competing demands and tackling daily challenges. You are known for delivering high quality work with keen attention to detail and are a team player who tailors your communication style to your audience. You possess the ability to work independently as well as to lead teams and transformational workstreams. The interests of patients and your staff is at the heart of everything you do.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for experienced managers who are looking to broaden their breadth of experience and make genuine change in a hospital with an established reputation for research, education, teaching, innovation and quality of care.

We welcome applications from individuals with ambition and desire to make a difference.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks.

Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level or significant relevant experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of study
• Project Management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• NHS Operational Management experience at band 7 or equivalent
• Experience of leading a service and managing a team and its development
• Experience of leading and delivering transformation / change projects
• Experience of managing a budget and cost improvement
• Working knowledge of delivering national waiting time performance targets
• Experience of contributing towards business case development and understanding the key requirements of a proposa

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent organisational skills
• Highly effective interpersonal, communication and people management skills when dealing with complex or contentious information
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data/information
• Ability to innovate; able to problem solve and make decisions from a broad range of complex options
• Experience in developing and implementing operational process and procedures