Assistant General Manager Radiology, Band 6

Assistant General Manager Radiology, Band 6 (30 hours a week)

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Assistant General Manager to join our Radiology Department within the Diagnostics and Specialties Division.

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring operational leader to develop their management experience within an NHS environment. Working closely with the General Manager, clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in supporting service delivery, improving patient pathways and driving operational performance across Imaging services.

You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operational management of the service, ensuring patients receive timely access to diagnostic services while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and patient experience.

The Assistant General Manager will support the operational leadership and performance management of Radiology services, ensuring delivery against national and local targets, including RTT and cancer pathway standards.

The post holder will work closely with clinical and operational teams to drive service improvement and transformation initiatives, monitor and analyse performance data, develop recovery and improvement plans, and support the efficient delivery of patient pathways. They will build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, prepare reports for operational forums, support workforce management activities including recruitment, appraisal and staff development, and deputise for the General Manager as required. Through collaborative leadership, the role will contribute to improving service quality, patient experience, operational effectiveness and outcomes across Radiology.