General Manager - Medical Imaging

Colchester, Essex Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
£64,455-74,896 per year
Permanent
Full-time

11 days ago

If you are an experienced and strong leader who is dedicated to the continuing development of service delivery and patient focused care then we want to hear from you.We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic operational manager to join our Cancer and Diagnostic division in the role of General Manager for our Medical Imaging CDG. This role is pivotal to lead on the transformation and provision of high quality services for the community we serve.Working with an engaged team of dedicated healthcare professionals and the Clinical Delivery Group Management team including the Clinical Director, Clinical Leads, Lead Radiographer and Matron, you will develop the service which deliver best practice whilst maintaining financial performance. You will be responsible for the delivery of safe, efficient and high quality care to our patients as well as progressing the services within a business focus environment.You will ideally have healthcare or NHS experience and possess a strong track record of operational delivery, strong financial management knowledge and skills, coupled with effective leadership skills. You will also have the ability to develop strong, productive and collaborative relationships both internally and with key stakeholders.You will be working across Colchester, Ipswich and Clacton sites and will include silver on call.If you thrive in a fast pace and challenging environment this may be the role for you.Main duties of the jobYou will be responsible for the delivery of all performance metrics and KPI (Quality, Operational and Financial) targets, proactively identifying expectations and developing improvement plans with service leaders and clinicians. You will also be involved in business case planning for the division.You will be an exceptional manager who exhibits a good understanding of operational management. You will have proven skills in sustainable change management, possess the desire to lead the team in delivering national performance standards and be committed to delivering within agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, resource controls and constraints.About usWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8ADetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number432-HR632-25Job locationsColchester, Ipswich and ClactonColchester, Ipswich and ClactonCO4 5JLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience at post graduate level
Evidence of continued professional development
Further relevant training
Educated to masters level or equivalent experience

Desirable

Project management qualification

ExperienceEssential

Proven experience working in a management/leadership role
Leading projects
Identifying & interpreting national policy & implementing changes
Leading service changes to improve performance
Responsible for a budget and budget setting
Experience of managing , leading and motivating a team
Business case development and annual planning, longer term planning

KnowledgeEssential

Good understanding of current NHS agenda & healthcare policy
Service improvements/transformation
Risk management & governance
Business planning /annual planning/long term planning

Desirable

NHS IT systems

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience at post graduate level
Evidence of continued professional development
Further relevant training
Educated to masters level or equivalent experience

Desirable

Project management qualification

ExperienceEssential

Proven experience working in a management/leadership role
Leading projects
Identifying & interpreting national policy & implementing changes
Leading service changes to improve performance
Responsible for a budget and budget setting
Experience of managing , leading and motivating a team
Business case development and annual planning, longer term planning

KnowledgeEssential

Good understanding of current NHS agenda & healthcare policy
Service improvements/transformation
Risk management & governance
Business planning /annual planning/long term planning

Desirable

NHS IT systems

NHS

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