Radiology Manager

Imaging Manager | Spire Shawfair Park Hospital, Edinburgh | Full time | Competitive Salary

Spire Shawfair Park Hospital is seeking an experienced and ambitious Imaging Manager to lead our established imaging team during an exciting period of growth. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future direction of the service, develop new ways of working, support investment in the department, and nurture a talented team of imaging professionals. Working closely with consultants and senior hospital leaders, you will play a key role in ensuring the service continues to deliver exceptional patient care whilst identifying opportunities for innovation and expansion.

Spire Shawfair Park Hospital is a modern, purpose-built private hospital located in south-east Edinburgh. As part of Spire Edinburgh Hospitals, it provides a comprehensive range of treatments, diagnostics, and specialist services, supported by experienced consultants and dedicated clinical teams. Since opening in 2010, the hospital has been delivering high-quality healthcare to patients across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders, offering excellent facilities, convenient access, and a strong focus on outstanding patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the ongoing development and growth of the Imaging Service, ensuring it continues to meet the needs of patients, consultants and the wider hospital.
• Inspire, manage and develop the imaging team through coaching, mentoring and performance development, creating opportunities for progression and succession planning.
• Work collaboratively with consultants and hospital leaders to identify and implement opportunities for service improvement, innovation and new diagnostic pathways.
• Plan and manage staff rotas and skill mix to maximise departmental resources and ensure an effective, high-quality service.
• Play an active role in the attraction, recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Provide professional leadership and expert advice on complex clinical, operational and people-related matters.
• Maintain a visible clinical presence within the department, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care where required.
• Act as a specialist diagnostic imaging resource for the multidisciplinary team and wider Spire network.
• Lead and contribute to evidence-based projects, service improvement initiatives and the implementation of best practice.

Who we're looking for:

• Degree (BSc Hons) - Radiography
• HCPC Registration
• Broad diagnostic imaging experience with a strong understanding of service delivery, quality standards and operational management.
• Experience of leading service improvement initiatives and supporting departmental growth.
• A passion for developing teams, fostering a positive culture and creating opportunities for staff progression.
• Experience of clinical leadership e.g. developing peers
• Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied cases
• Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative solutions for new imaging services

Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker at

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications