Imaging Manager

About The Role

As an Imaging Manager, you will be responsible for supporting  and developing a team of Radiographers, Clinical Assistants and Administrators to ensure the delivery of a quality service and the highest quality of patient care.

You will ensure that the service is fully compliant with all relevant legislation, Alliance Medical Policies and Procedures and will work alongside key stakeholders within the CDC. You will also be required to manage the center's budget and performance targets.

Qualifications

This role requires a strong educational background in radiography or nuclear medicine, supported by relevant registrations and, ideally, additional leadership or specialist qualifications.

Essential

·       Evidence of a degree or equivalent qualification (BSc/DCR in Diagnostic Radiography

·       Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by both theoretical and practical experience

·       Evidence of extra responsibility supporting a senior application

Desirable

·       Management qualifications

·       Radiation Protection Supervisor

·       MR Responsible Person

·       Post‑graduate training in a specialist field (e.g., MRI/CT)

Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication abilities, excellent organisational skills, and high clinical capability, combined with effective use of IT and imaging systems.

Essential

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team

·       Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and PowerPoint

·       Must be IT literate and confident with RIS/PACS systems

·       Strong organisational and workload‑prioritisation skills

·       Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing business needs

·       Demonstrated customer service skills

·       Strong clinical knowledge in diagnostic imaging

·       IV Cannulation certificate

Knowledge

This position requires clear understanding of regulatory standards, clinical governance, and the frameworks that underpin safe and effective diagnostic imaging services.

·       Demonstrable clinical knowledge

·       Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., MHRA, IR(ME)R, IRR17, EPR 2010)

·       Understanding of CQC standards

·       Awareness of and compliance with:

o   Alliance Medical Policies and Procedures

o   Radiation Regulations where applicable

o   Health and Safety legislation

o   Data Protection and patient confidentiality

·       Knowledge of the Quality Standards for Imaging

Experience

Candidates must demonstrate both clinical experience and operational capability, with exposure to leadership, financial oversight, and customer relationships.

Essential

·       Minimum 3 years’ experience in‑modality

·       Experience managing a team

·       Evidence of supporting senior applications through additional responsibility

·       Knowledge and experience of managing a business budget

·       Experience in developing customer relationships

·       Enhanced DBS clearance

·       Full driving licence (essential for mobile roles)

·       Willingness and flexibility to work across multiple sites if required

Skills And Experiance

As an Imaging Manager, you will be responsible for supporting  and developing a team of Radiographers, Clinical Assistants and Administrators to ensure the delivery of a quality service and the highest quality of patient care.

You will ensure that the service is fully compliant with all relevant legislation, Alliance Medical Policies and Procedures and will work alongside key stakeholders within the CDC. You will also be required to manage the center's budget and performance targets.

Qualifications
This role requires a strong educational background in radiography or nuclear medicine, supported by relevant registrations and, ideally, additional leadership or specialist qualifications.

Skills
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication abilities, excellent organisational skills, and high clinical capability, combined with effective use of IT and imaging systems.

Knowledge:
This position requires clear understanding of regulatory standards, clinical governance, and the frameworks that underpin safe and effective diagnostic imaging services.

Experience
Candidates must demonstrate both clinical experience and operational capability, with exposure to leadership, financial oversight, and customer relationships.

About Alliance Medical

Alliance Medical are Europe’s leading independent provider of imaging services.

We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organisations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.

We live by our company values to ensure the highest level of patient care: 

Our Values

Leaders, managers, and supervisors have a particular responsibility to be role models in terms of how they demonstrate these values themselves and how they engage their teams to work in this way.

Collaboration:

We work together and in partnership for all our patients. We respect expertise and combine it to achieve more.

Excellence:

We never compromise. We strive to deliver the very best in everything we do to ensure the highest quality of care. We treat our patients and each other with compassion, dignity and respect.

Learning:

Knowledge and understanding comes from learning.  At Alliance Medical we are committed to ensuring that each and every one of us keeps on learning and that we continuously look for improved ways of working.

Efficiency:

Efficiency in healthcare means more patients get better care. We constantly seek new ways to use the scarce resource of healthcare more intelligently so that more people can live longer, fuller lives.

Openness:

We act with transparency and honesty in everything we do, where staff are encouraged to speak up to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients.

Responsibilities of the role

Clinical

The role ensures delivery of safe, effective, and high‑quality clinical services by overseeing protocols, maintaining robust image management pathways, supporting scanning where required, and providing leadership to the clinical team.

• Ensure clinical protocols are appropriate for the service.
• Establish and maintain effective image management processes (image transfer, report management, etc.).
• Support clinical scanning where trained and appropriate.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor the Clinical Team.

Operational

This area ensures that the service operates smoothly day‑to‑day, with full compliance, efficient staffing, quality oversight, and effective resource management.

• Ensure all staff operate in line with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to the HCPC Code of Conduct and guidelines.
• Complete mandatory audits, assess outcomes, and implement improvements.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and servicing schedules.
• Lead incident investigations with Quality & Risk and Unit Manager.
• Conduct personal development reviews for clinical staff.
• Ensure clinical staff rotas comply with the safe staffing policy.
• Maintain training compliance (proficiency scheme, mandatory training).
• Support the Centre Manager with operational mobilisation and advice.
• Understand the unit/centre’s contractual requirements.
• Undertake or support recruitment for the Operational Team.

Safety

This responsibility ensures radiation and MRI safety, equipment quality assurance, clinical documentation standards, and robust incident reporting processes.

• Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor / MR Responsible Person and liaise with RPA, MPE, MRSE, and RWA where applicable.
• Manage dosimetry (CT, X‑ray only).
• Ensure QA is completed on all equipment and acted upon appropriately.
• Maintain and regularly review safety documentation (Risk Assessments, Local Rules, pathways).
• Report incidents and hazards through correct procedures.
• Ensure audits are completed, submitted, reviewed, and actioned.

Teamwork and Communication

This responsibility ensures positive teamwork, professional communication, conflict resolution, and active participation in departmental activities.

• Behave in a friendly, supportive manner with colleagues.
• Work collaboratively across the wider team.
• Support resolution of workplace conflict through proper processes.
• Help new staff integrate effectively into their roles.
• Demonstrate strong, clear communication skills.
• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders, escalating issues appropriately.
• Attend meetings, read communications, and contribute to service improvement.

Continuous Improvement

This section focuses on driving service quality through innovation, measurement, and ongoing enhancement of clinical and administrative functions.

• Promote best practice aligned with organisational policies.
• Improve efficiency through KPI use, new ideas, and evaluation of changes.
• Support quality improvement projects departmentally and organisationally.

Financial Responsibilities

This area ensures cost‑effective use of resources through stock control and responsible staffing management.

• Maintain appropriate clinical stock levels cost‑effectively.
• Manage staff resources efficiently.

Business Development

The role supports the company’s growth by actively contributing to positive reputation and service promotion.

• Support marketing and promotion of the organisation through professional conduct and service quality.

Managing Change

This responsibility requires a proactive approach to problem‑solving and participation in change initiatives.

• Use problem‑solving methods to address local issues and escalate concerns.
• Actively participate in the change management process.

Compliance

This ensures adherence to all legal, regulatory, and organisational standards, along with ongoing training compliance.

• Maintain awareness of and compliance with:
• Alliance Medical policies and procedures
• Radiation regulations (IRMER 2017, IRMER Amendment 2024, IRR17, EPR 2010)
• CQC requirements
• Health & Safety legislation
• Adhere to Data Protection and patient confidentiality requirements.

Complete mandatory training and refreshers to remain compliant.