Operational Service Manager – Radiology
The closing date is 21 July 2026
Are you a dynamic and motivated leader looking for your next challenge?
We are seeking an experienced Operational Manager in the Radiology department. These roles are crucial in providing strategic and operational leadership working closely alongside our clinical teams.
These are key roles, working closely with clinical leads, Nursing Teams, Allied Health Professionals and wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure high‑quality, safe, and efficient care for our patients.
We are looking for someone with proven operational management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, challenging environment.
This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.
If you wish to apply for this post as a Secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high standards of operational performance across elective and emergency pathways.
- Support service transformation and innovation to meet national standards and local priorities.
- Manage resources effectively, ensuring services are delivered within budget and workforce plans.
- Drive continuous improvement, patient experience, and staff engagement.
- Day‑to‑day line management of administration and clerical functions within the Directorate.
Benefits
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including generous benefits upon retirement, and a lump sum and pension for dependants.
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
About the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
- Experience of management in the NHS, including operational management, budgetary management and service improvement.
- Experience and knowledge of all activity targets and managing waiting lists.
Education, Qualification and Training
- Graduate/Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Study at Master’s level.
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
- Understanding of the Health and Social care management environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
- Performance management methodology.
- Ability to assimilate & co‑ordinate various agendas prioritising appropriately.
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.
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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