Head of Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Overview

The Head of Nuclear Medicine and Imaging role works closely with the Senior Leadership Team, to support leadership for the CSD Diagnostics Directorate. The role will be pivotal in fostering a cohesive multidisciplinary team and a culture of learning and innovation, underpinned by the Trust''s WeCare Values. This role will support a multi-disciplinary specialty team of staff in strategically delivering the priorities, goals and objectives agreed with the Clinical Lead and the Barts Clinical Support Service Director across the following domains: Well Led, Responsive, Safe, Effective, Caring.The postholder will be accountable for the operational management of the department, overall performance of the team and services in delivering national and local health care priorities, ensuring safe, efficient and quality services, and improving patient experience.Main duties

The Head of Nuclear Medicine and Imaging role will be ideal for emergent and established leaders who are interested in management and leadership in a healthcare system which serves a globally unique population in one of the most dynamic and diverse areas of London.About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain\''s leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 8dSalary: £99,808 to £113,803 a year per annum incContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingReference number: 259-7495552SBHJob locations: St Bartholomew\''s Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BEJob description

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.Person Specification

QualificationsEducation to Masters level or equivalent qualification and/or experience.Postgraduate management diploma or equivalent or in-depth knowledge in a number of management disciplines acquired through training and experience to degree level or equivalent.Evidence of further professional academic studies, preferably in healthcare leadership, management, business strategy or project management.Registration with a relevant clinical professional body (or suitable eligibility for registration).ExperienceWorked clinically or as a manager at a senior levelExperience of leadership and managementProven experience of managing a significant service budgetUp-to-date knowledge of NHS system reform policy and other key policy driversExperience of clinical governance and of the measures to ensure patient safetyA record of partnership workingExperience in the provision of advice to consultant radiologists and other professional staffTrack record of managing and developing staffTrack record of addressing poor performanceValues and AttitudesUnderstands and supports the vision and values of the TrustActs as a role model for colleagues and other staff membersBehaves as a team player who is able to develop a culture that values colleagues and enables them to engage in problem-solving and decision-makingDemonstrates a real commitment to working with, involving and consulting patients and other stakeholders in decisions about service delivery and improvementDemonstrates a commitment to the highest ethical and professional values and a belief in government funded healthcareDraws upon own relevant experience and is positive about own ability to succeedIs able to maintain and communicate an optimism about achieving goals even when the role is challengingSkills and KnowledgeA strong understanding of the current context of health and social care, and of clinical learning and researchA good understanding of the specific issues in East London relevant to health and social careA broad understanding of the systems for primary care, social care and commissioningKnowledge of the Trust prioritiesIn-depth professional knowledge in a number of management disciplines e.g. performance management, staff management acquired through training and experience over extended periodKnowledge of the use of ionising and non-ionising radiation in healthcareHigh level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment and procedural failuresKnowledge of national policies and initiatives in imaging servicesDisclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer detailsEmployer name: Barts Health NHS TrustAddress: St Bartholomew\''s Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BEEmployer\''s website: ..... full job details .....