Deputy Director of Imaging
NHS England
The closing date is 07 October 2024
Job summary
NHS England's Diagnostics team sits within the Chief Operating Officer's Directorate and has a strong relationship with the national teams for Elective, Cancer and also Transport.
This role, as Deputy Director (Imaging) will lead the Imaging team to support the development of imaging networks and other service improvements and will share the learning from imaging network development across the other diagnostic disciplines.
Main duties of the job
A key focus of this role will be to support the implementation of the findings of both the Carter Report and the Richard's Review in respect of diagnostic services by developing new insights and improvement tools to support service and network improvements. The improvements are aimed at increasing activity to meet demand, improving productivity and supporting Trusts to ensure the right patient receives the right test at the right time.
Our ideal candidate would have:
- Operational management experience or clinical leadership experience in imaging services at a senior level
- Experience of working with national and regional colleagues to drive improvements in imaging services
- Good understanding of national policy in respect of imaging services, including the findings of the Richards report
- Experience of working with key external stakeholders such as the Royal College of Radiologists, the Care Quality Commission, and the Department of Health and UK Accreditation Service.
- Board level experience, including using appropriate presentation materials and confidently demonstrating a deep understanding of the subject matter and findings, and facilitate subsequent discussion effectively
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
Date posted
23 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 9
Salary
£113,557 to £129,443 a year (inclusive of London Weighting)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
990-COO-6612047-E
Job locations
Wellington House
133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Wellington House
133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
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