Deputy Imaging Manager

Deputy Imaging Manager Spire Leicester Hospital Oadby Full Time Permanent

Spire Leicester Hospital is seeking a Deputy Imaging Manager to support the leadership and operational delivery of imaging services across CT, MRI, X-ray, and theatres. This is a hands-on role with a significant clinical component, with approximately 60% of time spent delivering clinical work across MRI, CT and X-ray as required, and the remainder of time focused on leadership and operational responsibilities. This balance can vary in line with service needs.

You will work closely with the Imaging Manager to support the day-to-day running of the department, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the overall management and performance of the imaging department across all modalities
• Deputise for the Imaging Manager, taking responsibility for operational delivery when required
• Lead, manage, and develop radiographers and support staff
• Monitor performance, address issues, and support a consistent, high-quality service
• Oversee compliance, governance, audit, and quality assurance processes
• Contribute to service planning, workforce management, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For:

• HCPC-registered Radiographer with strong experience in CT and/or MRI
• Broader exposure to general X-ray, theatre imaging and/or mammography
• Proven experience supporting or leading teams within an imaging environment
• Strong organisational, communication, and people management skills
• Confidence to deputise and support operational decision-making

Desirable:

• Previous supervisory or management experience
• Experience within private healthcare
• Involvement in audit, governance, or service development

Benefits:

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence

Doing the right thing

Caring is our passion.

Keeping it simple

Delivering on our promises

Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.