Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-7873431-JUN26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richard's Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £66,582 - £77,368 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Operational Lead Radiographers - St Richards Hospital
Band 8b
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Owing to restructure we are seeking an experienced Operational Lead Radiographers for our St Richard's and Royal Sussex Radiology Departments.
Successful candidates will work alongside Radiology Clinical leads and Head of Operations and Transformation to lead and manage teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient Radiology services at the base site. The role involves operational oversight, professional leadership, service development and improvement, with a focus on patient care, staff development, and adherence to governance standards. The post-holder will work collaboratively with pan-trust Radiology leads, contribute to service planning, and support the implementation of local and directorate priorities. They will ensure effective communication within base site and coordination across Radiology and wider healthcare teams.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
** Previous applicants need not apply**
Main duties of the job
- Provide senior professional leadership and strong role‑modelling across the service.
- Oversee operational delivery of Radiology services on the base site, working closely with Clinical and Operational Leads to ensure effective patient flow,and compliance with national targets
- Support strategic planning by contributing to business planning, workforce planning and development of service plans, ensuring alignment with Trust priorities.
- Provide expert input into policy development, radiographic practice, equipment procurement, equipment replacement programmes, and capital planning.
- Hold budgetary responsibility for designated areas, ensuring effective use of resources, oversight of staffing costs, and delivery against financial targets.
- Lead and support people management activities, including appraisals, workforce planning, skill mix reviews, recruitment, retention initiatives, and ensuring compliance with HR policies.
- Drive improvements in quality, safety, risk management and clinical governance, leading investigations, managing complaints, and ensuring regulatory compliance (e.g., IRR17, IRMER17).
- Work collaboratively with internal and external partners, including ICB, commissioners, MHRA, CQC, and 3rd‑party providers, representing the directorate at senior meetings as required.
- Support education, CPD, research and audit activity, ensuring staff have access to training and development.
- Provide cross‑site leadership when required, and represent the service in strategic forums.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities of this role
Person specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential criteria
- Senior NHS leadership experience
- Masters level degree or equivalent knowledge
- Proven experience of delivering change programme in NHS
- HCPC Registration
- BSC Hons in Radiography
Desirable criteria
- Project management qualification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable skills in maintaining effective relationships with clinical colleagues
- Leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Service improvement / Performance Targets
- Proven leadership complex clinical environment
- experience managing budgets
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of CDC programme
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Francis
- Job title
- Head of Operations - Radiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07392 879976
- Additional information
For informal discussions please contact via email
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