Radiology Clinical and Governance Manager

Radiology Clinical and Governance Manager The closing date is 18 December 2025 As deputy to the Radiology Directorate Manager, this role will manage the Operations and Quality Managers and Modality Team Leads in delivering the diagnostic imaging service, demonstrating strong leadership skills to achieve excellence in patient care and pathways. You will be responsible for operational and strategic management of Radiology Services (alongside Ops Manager) and the management and development of Clinical and Professional aspects of diagnostic imaging. You will have professional responsibility for non‑medical, clinical workforce ensuring that all staff are appropriately managed, supervised, trained and supported in accordance with relevant policies of the employing agency and professional codes of practice. You will be a role model for the team, demonstrating exemplary practice: Line Manager for Radiology Clinical Team Leads Responsible for: Radiology Quality Management and line management of the Radiology Quality Manager Education and role development of Radiology AHPs and associated imaging professionals (e.g. HCS, midwife sonographers), line managing Education Lead(s)/Practice Educators Responsible for management of governance in Radiology, taking lead on matters relating to incidents and complaints Will demonstrate excellent clinical radiographic skills in their area of clinical expertise and will continue to practice for an agreed portion of their job planned activity Main duties of the job Deputy to the Radiology Directorate Manager, working alongside the Operational Manager supporting the operational and strategic management in Radiology Works with the Directorate Manager, Clinical Service Lead, Operations Manager and team leads developing radiology imaging service plans, addressing strategic and operational issues, identifying risks and implementing change Works with the Directorate Manager and Operational Manager in management of the radiology budget while developing radiology services enhancing patient experience and delivering value for money Carries out clinical duties within scope of practice, showing high levels of skill and setting an exemplary example to all staff Provides professional leadership for the AHP team and associated imaging professionals, leading professional development and education Leads on quality management and governance, supported by the Quality Manager Lead on staff education supported by education lead(s) Consistently and fairly applies Trust HR policy Creates a climate of openness & transparency promoting equal opportunities for all Promotes and supports development of radiographer roles and skills mix Communicates the Trust's objectives and plans to all staff within the designated areas of responsibility Supports Operations Manager with appropriate rostering and deployment of clinical staff About us Why Work With Us TSDFT Diagnostic Imaging Department carries out in excess of 200,000 radiological examinations per annum Radiology services are provided across 4 sites: Torbay DGH and 3 community sites: Newton Abbot – X Ray and Ultrasound Dawlish and Totnes – Both X Ray only The Radiology revenue budget is in excess of £10 million per annum that includes; Pay budget in excess of £8 million per annum Non‑pay budget of £2 million per annum The team consists of; 20 WTE Consultant Radiologists 88 WTE Radiographers/Sonographers/Healthcare Scientists and Apprentices across all modalities 5 WTE Radiology Nurses 22 WTE Radiology Support Workers 22 WTE Admin and Clerical Staff Torbay DGH has the following modalities; 4 X Ray rooms, 2 Fluoroscopy rooms, one also with X Ray 8 US rooms, 3 general and 5 maternity/women's health 3 CT Scanners 2 MR Scanners, NM SPECT Scanner, Hybrid Interventional Theatre 2 Cardiac Cath Labs Various digital mobile X Ray machines and fluoroscopy units Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Person Specification Experience Evidence of Leadership role in NHS Healthcare Evidence of recent role in Radiology Leadership Evidence of defined governance role Qualifications Qualified Clinical Professional Qualified Radiographer Recognised Management qualification or similar Evidence of significant management experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr