Service Manager
The London Clinic
City of London, W16 6BWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 December 2026
25 days leftJob description
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Service Manager, Imaging Department
Imaging Location: The London Clinic, 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Salary
Competitive salary based on experience
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision really matters?
Behind every diagnostic image, treatment decision and patient journey is a high-performing team ensuring services run safely, efficiently and seamlessly. And that's where you come in. We're looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to join our Imaging department as Service Manager, Imaging. This is an opportunity to lead a large multidisciplinary team, shape the future of imaging services, drive transformational change, and ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care across one of the UK's leading independent healthcare organisations. From supporting the introduction of new technologies and equipment, to developing teams, improving services and maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our Imaging service continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for patients, consultants and referrers.
A little about the role
As our Service Manager, Imaging, we are looking for someone who enjoys bringing people together, solving operational challenges and continually improving services. We are passionate about creating an environment where our teams feel supported, empowered and engaged, and where patients receive exceptional care every step of the way. As part of our leadership team, you'll be highly visible throughout the department, building strong relationships, supporting colleagues and helping shape the strategic future of Imaging services at The London Clinic.
What you'll be doing
- Providing operational and strategic leadership across the Imaging department.
- Leading, developing and supporting multidisciplinary teams of Radiographers and Technologists.
- Driving service improvement, innovation and transformational change initiatives.
- Working closely with Consultants, Radiologists and Referrers to ensure outstanding patient care and diagnostic quality.
- Supporting the assessment, selection and implementation of imaging equipment and technologies.
- Managing departmental performance, resources and budgets.
- Leading workforce planning, recruitment, retention and staff development activities.
- Ensuring compliance with quality, governance, radiation safety and regulatory requirements.
- Overseeing audits, quality assurance programmes, incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Acting as a key escalation point for operational issues across the service.
- Building strong relationships across clinical and corporate support services.
- Supporting business planning and the ongoing development of Imaging services.
What we're looking for
We are keen to hear from experienced Imaging leaders who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and developing high-performing teams.
- DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Significant post-qualification experience within diagnostic imaging.
- Proven experience managing large multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience leading service improvement and transformational change initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Radiation Protection legislation, IR(ME)R and Health & Safety requirements.
- Experience supporting quality, audit and governance programmes.
- Working knowledge of PACS and imaging information systems.
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing recruitment, performance reviews, staff development and workforce planning.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable: - HCPC registration.
- Master's degree or further postgraduate study.
- Budget management experience.
- Project management experience.
- Experience with Carestream PACS and Soliton RIS.
What you'll be part of
Our Imaging department delivers a comprehensive range of diagnostic services using advanced imaging technology and specialist expertise. The team works closely with consultants, radiologists, physicists and multidisciplinary colleagues to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care. This is an exciting time to join the service as we continue to modernise, develop new ways of working and invest in both our technology and our people. You'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful change, influence future service developments and help shape the patient experience across The London Clinic.
At The London Clinic, everything starts with our people. Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your part of something bigger - making a real difference to patients and to each other, every day.
As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success - we reinvest it back into our services, our technology, and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead.
Based in our main hospital, you'll be part of a team delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres, and a 13-bed intensive care unit, working alongside over 1,300 colleagues and more than 700 consultant surgeons and physicians. Together, we are united by a shared commitment to high-quality, compassionate care. We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times' UK Best Employers Survey 2026.
What's in it for you
- Life insurance
- Private medical cover
- Pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric car scheme
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First seen
10 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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