Operational Lead Radiographers - Royal Sussex County Hospital

Owing to restructure we are seeking an experienced Operational Lead Radiographers for our St Richard's and Royal Sussex Radiology Departments.

Successful candidates will work alongside Radiology Clinical leads and Head of Operations and Transformation to lead and manage teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient Radiology services at the base site. The role involves operational oversight, professional leadership, service development and improvement, with a focus on patient care, staff development, and adherence to governance standards. The post-holder will work collaboratively with pan-trust Radiology leads, contribute to service planning, and support the implementation of local and directorate priorities. They will ensure effective communication within base site and coordination across Radiology and wider healthcare teams.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.

• Provide senior professional leadership and strong role‑modelling across the service.
• Oversee operational delivery of Radiology services on the base site, working closely with Clinical and Operational Leads to ensure effective patient flow,and compliance with national targets
• Support strategic planning by contributing to business planning, workforce planning and development of service plans, ensuring alignment with Trust priorities.
• Provide expert input into policy development, radiographic practice, equipment procurement, equipment replacement programmes, and capital planning.
• Hold budgetary responsibility for designated areas, ensuring effective use of resources, oversight of staffing costs, and delivery against financial targets.
• Lead and support people management activities, including appraisals, workforce planning, skill mix reviews, recruitment, retention initiatives, and ensuring compliance with HR policies.
• Drive improvements in quality, safety, risk management and clinical governance, leading investigations, managing complaints, and ensuring regulatory compliance (e.g., IRR17, IRMER17).
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners, including ICB, commissioners, MHRA, CQC, and 3rd‑party providers, representing the directorate at senior meetings as required.
• Support education, CPD, research and audit activity, ensuring staff have access to training and development.
• Provide cross‑site leadership when required, and represent the service in strategic forums.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Francis Job title: Head of Operations - Radiology Email address: emma.francis16@nhs.net Telephone number: 07392 879976

For informal discussions please contact via email