Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Radiography
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Join us in shaping the future of Imaging at one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts.
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, values-driven radiography leader to join the Clinical and Scientific Services Clinical Group at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as Head of Radiography.
This is a highly influential senior leadership role at the heart of one of the Trust's largest, most innovative and complex Care Divisions. Working as part of the senior management triumvirate in Imaging alongside the Associate Director of Performance and Operations and Clinical Head of Division. You will have a pivotal role in driving excellence across quality, safety, professional practice and workforce development.
As a visible, compassionate and empowering leader, you will champion outstanding patient care while inspiring and supporting a talented radiography workforce. You will help shape the culture, standards and direction of Imaging services, ensuring patients continue to receive safe, effective and high-quality care across our services.
We are looking for a forward-thinking and credible radiography professional with a passion for quality improvement, governance, education, research and professional leadership.
If you are motivated by the opportunity to work in a senior management role, influence at scale, develop the next generation of radiography professionals and help shape the future of safe and effective Imaging services across MFT, we would love to hear from you.
- Provide senior professional leadership for radiographers across the Imaging Care Division, ensuring high standards of practice, professional accountability and continuing professional development.
- Work in close partnership with the Imaging Associate Director of Performance and Operations, Clinical Head of Division, Imaging Clinical Director for Quality and Safety and Clinical Group Director of Nursing and Healthcare Professionals to deliver safe, effective and well-governed services.
- Champion quality, safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness, ensuring robust governance, risk management, incident learning, complaints oversight and compliance with statutory, regulatory and professional requirements, including relevant radiation protection legislation.
- Lead and support radiography teams, creating an inclusive, compassionate and improvement-focused culture where colleagues feel valued, empowered and supported to succeed.
- Drive professional standards, education, research, innovation and quality improvement across services, embedding evidence-based practice and developing the workforce.
- Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, retention and professional development, ensuring radiography services are resilient, sustainable and responsive.
- Build strong collaborative relationships across CSS, the wider Trust and external partners, acting as a visible and approachable professional leader.
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading, integrated healthcare provider, the largest of its kind in specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, serving over 1 million people per year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. With a workforce of 30,000 plus, we are at the forefront of system leadership, innovation, and transformation across Greater Manchester.
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As a senior manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering our strategic objectives. You will lead complex programmes, drive operational excellence, and influence Trust-wide transformation, working collaboratively with or through Executive and Clinical Leaders to deliver sustainable improvements for our patients, staff, and communities.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, vision, and expertise are valued. You will have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, develop future talent, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supported by advanced digital infrastructure and a commitment to professional development.
Join us to make a lasting impact—help shape the future of our Trust, drive innovation, and deliver outstanding care for the people of Manchester, Trafford and beyond.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Rishi Sethi
- Job title: Clinical Head of Division
- Email address: rishi.sethi@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01612764185
Sarah Ingleby, Director of Nursing and Healthcare Professionals
- Telephone: 0161-276-6754
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