Job Summary
South West London (SWL) is embarking on an exciting Imaging Digital Transformation Programme to modernise and enhance imaging services across our Acute Trusts. This programme will help deliver unified digital imaging solutions that support clinical productivity and excellence, operational efficiency and improved patient care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as the Imaging Digital Delivery Manager within the SWL Diagnostics Programme, part of the SWL Acute Provider Collaborative (APC) comprising four acute hospital Trusts: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate the delivery of the SWL Imaging Network Digital Programme, managing projects day‑to‑day within agreed scope, budget and timelines.
* Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, including risk, issue and benefits realisation, and provide regular updates to senior management and boards.
* Act as the key liaison between SWL Trusts, programme teams and suppliers, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across all stakeholders.
Key Qualifications & Experience
* Strong understanding of NHS digital systems with specific knowledge or experience in radiology and imaging services, including RIS and PACS.
* Excellent programme and project management skills – expertise in planning, governance, writing business cases and reports; producing highlight and board‑level reports and supporting programme delivery.
* Masters level education or equivalent experience, with extensive expertise in programme delivery, transformation and operational implementation.
Additional Information
* This 12‑month fixed term contract has the potential for extension.
* Current NHS staff will be offered a secondment only.
* Contact: Aarti Joshi, Director, SWL Diagnostics Programme – 07786 020147.
* For more details and a job pack, visit https://www.jobs.nhs.uk where you can register and apply online.
* Closing date for applications: 4th December 2025.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification / Training (Essential)
* Degree level education or equivalent work‑based experience.
* Project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM Registered Project Professional, or equivalent experience.
Desirable (Education)
* Member of a relevant professional body.
Knowledge and Experience (Essential)
* Significant experience managing projects and delivering them within agreed timescales and budgets.
* Experience managing stakeholders and supporting complex programmes.
Desirable (Knowledge)
* Experience in an imaging service environment, with technical, operational or digital background, collaborating with imaging operational, clinical and digital leads.
Skills and Abilities (Essential)
* Decision‑making on difficult and contentious issues.
* Strategic planning, analytical thinking and problem‑solving in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
Desirable (Skills)
* Familiarity with service design, methodologies and agile ways of working.
Personal Attributes / Qualities (Essential)
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, engaging with a wide range of people at all levels.
* Self‑confidence, self‑motivation and flexibility/adaptability.
* Ability to build relationships with internal and external partners.
Pay and Conditions
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 8a
* Salary: £61,631 to £68,623 a year inclusive of HCAS
* Contract: Fixed term 12 months, full‑time
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Location: Kingston Hospital NHS Trust, Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7QB
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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UK Registration
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Employer Details
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust, Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7QB
Employer website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/
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