An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Operational Flow Lead Radiographer to join the Radiology service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a pivotal operational role, working at the heart of Radiology to coordinate and optimise patient flow across emergency, inpatient, elective and cancer pathways. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring imaging capacity is aligned to demand, supporting safe, timely and efficient diagnostic services across the Trust.
Additional working pattern details: Cross-site working required. The Operational Flow Lead will provide senior day‑to‑day operational leadership for Radiology patient flow, acting as a central point of coordination and escalation.
* Coordinating real‑time patient flow across Radiology services and sites
* Monitoring demand, capacity and utilisation to support timely imaging delivery
* Supporting ED, inpatient, elective and cancer pathways by prioritising imaging appropriately
* Acting as an escalation lead during periods of operational pressure
* Working closely with modality leads, booking teams, inpatient navigators and clinical colleagues
* Using operational data to identify bottlenecks and support service improvement
* Contributing to operational planning, pathway redesign and transformation initiatives
The role requires strong decision‑making skills, excellent communication and the ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the largest employers in the county, serving a diverse population across two main hospital sites. Our Radiology service is central to patient pathways across the Trust, delivering high‑quality diagnostic services to support emergency, inpatient and elective care.
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