Job Overview
The post holder will provide operational management of Radiology services, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of high‑quality imaging across the RUH and associated community hospitals. This includes optimising the use of staff, equipment, and resources while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
Operational Management
Lead the day‑to‑day operational running of Radiology services, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient‑centred service delivery
Maximise utilisation of imaging equipment and workforce to support timely and high‑quality service provision
Ensure resources are deployed effectively to meet service demands and performance targets
Quality and Service Improvement
Lead the Radiology quality programme across the RUH and community sites
Drive continuous quality improvement, supporting change management initiatives to enhance patient pathways, clinical standards, and service efficiency
Maintain a thorough understanding of imaging accreditation requirements and ensure compliance with relevant standards
Radiation Safety
Act as the overall Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) for Radiology, ensuring the service meets regulatory obligations
Work closely with the Medical Physics team to maintain a safe radiation environment for patients, staff, and visitors
Promote best practice in radiation protection and ensure adherence to local rules and national legislation
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography
Post-graduate qualification in Leadership/Advanced Practice
Desirable criteria
Qualification in Service/Quality Improvement
Formal training in Radiation Protection
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
Significant post-registration radiographic experience
Experience of managing a Radiology department/modality
Desirable criteria
Knowledge of radiation protection legislation
Understanding of KPI's & other Radiology metrics
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Quality and Operational Lead Radiographer (PDF, 572.6KB)
Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Rosie Freeman Job title Clinical Lead Radiographer Email address Telephone number