About this role
Job summary
The Clinical Director for Radiology provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for radiology services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, effective, and patient-centred diagnostic and interventional imaging services. Working in partnership with operational managers, radiography leaders, and multidisciplinary teams, the postholder is responsible for clinical governance, workforce leadership, service development, performance management, and the achievement of organisational objectives.
The Clinical Director leads consultant radiologists and wider radiology teams to maintain excellence in patient care, support innovation and research, and ensure compliance with national standards, regulatory requirements, and professional guidelines. They play a key role in service planning, financial stewardship, workforce development, and the implementation of new technologies and pathways that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for radiology services Ensure high standards of patient safety, quality, and clinical governance Lead service improvement initiatives and support transformational change programmes Work collaboratively with operational and nursing leaders to deliver performance targets Support workforce planning, recruitment, retention, appraisal, and professional development Oversee clinical effectiveness, audit, quality improvement, and risk management activities Contribute to business planning, budget management, and resource allocation Promote research, innovation, education, and training within the department Ensure compliance with NHS policies, professional standards, statutory regulations, and accreditation requirements Represent radiology at divisional, organisational, regional, and national forums as required Foster strong relationships with clinical specialties and external partners to support integrated care pathways
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Skills and Experience Essential
Significant leadership experience within radiology Highly effective leadership skills Interpersonal and influencing skills. Excellent written and verbal communications. High analytical and numeracy skills. High level of self-awareness and openness to self-improvement.
Desirable
Training in / understanding of quality improvement methodology Extensive experience of leading and directing change in clinical practice with evidence of successful outcomes Demonstrable experience of developing, maintaining and embedding a risk management framework and culture.
Qualifications and training Essential
GMC registration with a licence to practise Consultant Radiologist with entry on the Specialist Register or equivalent.
Desirable
Leadership Qualification Case Manager Training Radiology Sub Specialty Expertise
Clinical Governance Essential
Good understanding and demonstrable experience of working within clinical governance frameworks Understanding of the implications for medical staff of the modernisation agenda Extensive knowledge of clinical audit, Research and Development and evidence-based practice Commitment to implementation and strengthening of clinical governance
Desirable
Experience of service improvement Previous involvement in education & training Interest in research & development Thorough knowledge of the structure, functions, culture and values of the National Health Service and its inter-relationship with other agencies
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kent & Canterbury Hospital
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)