Job overview

As Head of Operations for Imaging, you will provide senior leadership, strategic operational management and business oversight for Imaging services across the Trust. Working closely with the Clinical Director, Associate Director and modality leads, you will ensure the effective delivery of high-quality, safe, efficient and financially sustainable Imaging services that meet national and local targets, including DM01 and cancer pathways.

You will be responsible for the operational delivery of Imaging services across all sites, leading on access, capacity planning, pathway transformation and performance management. The role holds delegated accountability for achieving financial balance, driving productivity, delivering on workforce plans, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and governance frameworks.

Ensure that non-medical professional and clinical support staff provide excellent quality care with exceptionally high safety standards and treat all patients with dignity and respect.

Work with senior AHP, nursing and workforce colleagues to ensure that they recruit and retain and develop a pipeline of the best non-medical professional and clinical support staff, creating a learning environment where every member of staff counts

Joint responsibility for the management of compliance with respect to CQC, QSI and (IR(ME)R) regulations.

Main duties of the job

•        Lead the operational management of Imaging across all Trust sites, ensuring services are planned, delivered and monitored in line with business objectives, Trust priorities and national requirements (including Community Diagnostic Centre ambitions).

•        Develop, deliver and monitor the Imaging annual business plan, capacity plans and access targets, working closely with finance, performance and clinical teams.

•        Oversee the day-to-day operations of all Imaging modalities, resolving operational challenges, optimising patient flow and ensuring patients receive timely, safe and effective care.

•        Develop robust business continuity and demand escalation plans to ensure services remain resilient. Act as a positive role model through the provision of effective, authoritative and accessible professional leadership.

•        Lead the development and implementation of standards of care and the patient experience.

•        Monitor and review clinical and professional standards and in liaison with the Clinical Director for the directorate, monitor and manage service performance at all levels, implementing remedial action where necessary.

•        Manage and develop non-medical professional and clinical support staff within the directorate, developing strong leadership potential and succession planning including leading and supporting workforce re- design aligned to an annual workforce plan.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/