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Unit Manager – Diagnostic 

Northampton

£58,000 – £65,000 per annum

 

About the Role

 

We’re looking for an experienced Unit Manager to take the lead at a busy diagnostic imaging service in Northampton.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a highly autonomous role where you’ll be responsible for the overall performance of the unit, leading the team, driving growth, and ensuring a high-quality, patient-focused service.

 

You’ll work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and referrers, playing a key role in both the operational success and future development of the service.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading the day-to-day running of the diagnostic unit
  • Managing and developing a multidisciplinary team
  • Driving service performance, growth, and patient outcomes
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with referrers and stakeholders
  • Monitoring referral trends and identifying opportunities for growth
  • Managing budgets, costs, and financial performance
  • Ensuring effective stock control and resource management Overseeing operational processes and maintaining service quality
  • Promoting best practice and sharing insights across the wider organisation

About You

  • Proven experience in a management or operational leadership role
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
  • Commercially aware with a good understanding of performance and growth
  • Confident working autonomously and making key decisions
  • Strong communicator, able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders
  • Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Experience managing teams within a healthcare or operational environment
  • PET CT or Nuclear Medicine experience
  • Strong Leadership experience, and know how to operate a team
  • Strong financial awareness and budget management experience
  • Ability to analyse performance data and drive improvements
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Confident using IT systems and reporting tools

Desirable:

  • Experience within diagnostic imaging or healthcare services
  • Knowledge of NHS pathways and working with external referrers
  • Experience supporting business development or contract growth

 

If you would like to apply for this opportunity please send me your CV to Ben Cotton - [email protected] and contact me on either 02392 417 102 / 07807 688 963