Imaging Manager – Brand New State-of-the-Art Hospital

£60,000 DOE + Competitive Company Benefits

Oxford

Full-Time/Permanent - 40 Hours

Want to be a key part in the opening and success of a BRAND NEW and state of the art hospital?

Would you like to be able to build your own team from the ground up?

Interested in developing your own department policies and procedures?

Compass Associates are proud to have exclusively partnered with Welbeck Health Partners for the opening of their brand-new hospital, boasting 12 specialties equipped with the latest technology and world-renowned consultants dedicated to delivering the best patient experience.

Capitalising on the success of their London flagship hospital, their new site will offer a wide range of medical diagnostic and same-day minimally invasive services, including heart health, lung health, digestive health, ENT, endoscopy, and neurology.

This is a very exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to help to shape a growing, but established healthcare organisation.

Welbeck Health Partners was founded by leading healthcare specialists from the UK and USA who shared a clear vision: to deliver better care and redefine what a healthcare organisation can be.

Welbeck’s unique partnership model empowers clinicians to share in the success of the group while fostering a collaborative environment. It provides a framework for consistent patient pathways, quality assurance across partners, and smooth cross-referrals between specialties.

Joining Welbeck means becoming part of a growing network of high-quality clinics and world-leading healthcare professionals. Welbeck are committed to creating a supportive, values-driven environment where their people can thrive. The company invests in its people, providing ongoing professional development, clear career progression, and the resources needed to excel.

If you’re looking to be part of a purpose-led organisation that is shaping the future of healthcare while fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and shared success, we’d love to hear from you.

What is in it for you?

• *Generous Annual Bonus Scheme*
• Paid for park and ride
• Great work-life balance
• Professional registration paid for annually
• Personal Development Plan
• 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Eye Care
• Annual Flu Vaccines
• Private Pension
• Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• AND a range of policies supporting health and wellbeing

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Imaging Manager to provide excellent clinical and managerial leadership for the delivery of exemplary imaging services for patients in the imaging department and operating theatres. This position will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day organisation and management of all imaging services, including oversight of the bookings, protocols, cannulation and any other directly related activity. This will require oversight of clinical practice, resource management, clinician engagement, safe staffing provision and financial management, to ensure high-quality patient care whilst maintaining a well-functioning and efficient service.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the imaging team in the delivery of outstanding patient care across all modalities including MRI, CT, Ultrasound and x-ray.
• Maintaining high standards of patient care and imaging quality, implementing quality control measures, and promoting best practices.
• Attract, develop, and retain a high-performing multi-modality imaging team.
• Oversee the training, supervision, and appraisal process to support continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to deliver efficient imaging services through effective resource planning, scheduling, and coordination.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with consultant radiologists, referring clinicians, medical secretaries and other key stakeholders to support seamless service delivery.
• Support regulatory compliance by ensuring the imaging department meets all statutory requirements and is always CQC inspection ready.
• Participate in centre wide communication and contribute to strategic and operational decision-making.
• Contribute to incident investigations, risk assessments, and audit cycles, embedding learnings and improvements.

What can you bring?

• BSc Diagnostic Radiographer or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Significant post-graduate experience in an acute hospital in a senior/leadership role.
• Ability to demonstrate management experience within a multi-modality imaging department.
• Strong awareness of local guidelines, regulations and clinical governance.
• Experience with CQC inspections and/or readiness.
• Strategic awareness with an ability to understand the commercial perspective of healthcare delivery.

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