Head of Imaging | KIMS Hospital, Sevenoaks Medical Centre (SMC) and Lyca Health Orpington (LHO)
Full Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary
KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent, renowned for delivering outstanding patient care. Together with our satellite sites at Sevenoaks Medical Centre and LycaHealth Orpington, we are committed to providing high-quality imaging services to support accurate diagnoses and the best possible outcomes for our patients.
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Imaging to provide strategic and operational leadership for the delivery of high-quality imaging and diagnostic services across all of our sites. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of imaging services in a dynamic, patient-centred environment.
Role Responsibilities
As Head of Imaging, you will lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred services while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement, clinical excellence, and innovation. You will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of clinical governance, regulatory compliance, and radiation safety across all imaging modalities and locations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing strategies to enhance the quality, efficiency, and capacity of imaging and diagnostic services.
- Leading, managing, and coordinating the imaging teams, including radiologists, radiographers, and support staff.
- Managing workforce planning, recruitment, training, and professional development to support a highly skilled and motivated team.
- Overseeing resource allocation, service performance, and budgetary control to ensure the efficient use of facilities and equipment while meeting activity and financial targets.
- Ensuring compliance with local and national clinical guidelines, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, and professional best practices, including IRMER, IRR17, and COSHH regulations.
- Promoting a culture of safety, innovation, and patient-centered care.
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring protocols for safe and effective imaging practices, including radiation safety.
- Ensuring the availability of suitably qualified Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPS) across all sites, in compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17), and managing contracts with Radiation Protection Advisers (RPA).
- Driving a culture of continuous improvement, implementing innovative solutions and best practices to optimise patient care and operational performance.
- Overseeing equipment procurement, maintenance, and replacement planning to ensure the availability of high-quality, up-to-date imaging technology.
- Identifying opportunities for service growth, revenue generation, and efficiency savings.
- Preparing business cases and contributing to strategic planning for service development and investment in imaging technologies.
What We Are Looking For:
Professional Qualifications:
- Registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC).
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic).
- Postgraduate qualification in Imaging, Leadership, or Management.
- Extensive post-registration clinical and management experience (minimum 5 years).
- Significant knowledge of clinical and corporate governance and its application.
- Evidence of continuous professional development and its application.
Experience:
- Significant experience in a senior leadership role within imaging or radiology services.
- Experience acting as Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) and/or Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS).
- Demonstrated track record of managing imaging services across multiple sites.
- Proven experience in implementing clinical governance, quality assurance, and safety frameworks.
Skills and Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R).
- Strong understanding of imaging technologies, workflows, and best practices.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and develop staff.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage budgets, projects, and performance.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with multidisciplinary teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in IT systems, including imaging PACS/RIS systems and clinical governance software.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
- Free staff parking
- Pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- Life assurance
- Up to 40% off some of KIMS services
- Employee Assistance Platform
- Retail discounts and cashback
- Discounted gym membership
- Annual flu vaccination
- Free eye test
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538114 or email[email removed]
At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at[link removed]
