Unit Manager – Diagnostic Service

Job description

Unit Manager – Diagnostic Service

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 - bcotton@compassltd.co.uk and contact me on either 02392 417 102 / 07807 688 963

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northamptonshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English