Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Senior Care Group Leadership Team as the Head of AHP Workforce in Radiology. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking HCPC‑registered Radiographer to provide strategic and operational leadership across our Allied Health Professional (AHP) workforce within Radiology.
As a key member of the Care Group Senior Leadership Team, you will represent Radiology at board level, providing expert professional advice and assurance to the Associate Chief Operating Officer and Chief AHP. You will lead on workforce quality, safety, governance, development and transformation—ensuring our services deliver the highest standards for our patients and our people.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to shape the Radiology AHP workforce of the future, leading meaningful change and contributing directly to the safety, quality and strategic vision of our Trust. You will be part of a supportive, high-performing leadership team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and nurturing our workforce.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the AHP workforce within Radiology, including registered and non‑registered staff group.
2. Ensure robust quality, safety and governance processes, delivering assurance and high‑quality reporting to the Associate COO, Chief AHP, CQC, HEE, and other regulatory bodies.
3. Lead workforce development programmes, including education, training, succession planning and service redesign.
4. Manage workforce transformation and restructuring initiatives, ensuring innovation and sustainability.
5. Conduct and oversee investigations, including disciplinary processes, complaints and patient safety incidents.
6. Produce high‑quality reports, business cases and strategic papers for senior committees and Trust‑level boards.
7. Work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external partners, including clinical services, education providers, regulators and national bodies.
8. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, professional development and compassionate leadership.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
9. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
10. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
11. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
12. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
13. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
14. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
15. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
16. Registered AHP
17. First Level degree or equivalent experience Band 8a experience of 18 months
18. Masters degree or working towards and able to demonstrate equivalent experience related to Health, Leadership and Management
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
19. Proven AHP radiography leadership/management experience relevant to this post
20. Experience of leading and implementing change
21. Experience of implementing AHP quality assurance metrics
22. Demonstrated experience in leading patient care standards, including the ability to identify issues and report findings to relevant Governance and quality groups
23. Broad understanding of Workforce/ Education issues/ Operational/NHS issues
24. Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to lead, motivate, enthuse and involve individuals and teams
25. Ability to work collaboratively and strategically
26. Evidence of effective working relationships, including multiple service providers
Skills
Essential criteria
27. Presentation skills
28. Evidence of implementing significant organisational or professional change
29. Ability to communicate complex subjects effectively, both verbally and in writing
Desirable criteria
30. evidence of working across organisational boundaries, influencing and developing staff, working with multiple stakeholders
Aptitude and personal Qualities
Essential criteria
31. Demonstrate inspirational leadership skills
32. Experienced in team building and development
33. commitment to service delivery and improvement