Head of Diagnostics

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Head of Diagnostics The closing date is 25 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced operational leader to join the Clinical Support Services Division of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the role of Head of Diagnostics. This role will be cross-site, with time to be spent at both of the Trust's hospitals. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and compassionate senior operational leader to lead our Diagnostic Physiology and Medical Photography services across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital. This is a key leadership position within Diagnostic physiology and medical photography, providing the opportunity to shape and transform a diverse portfolio of healthcare science services at a time of significant development, increasing demand and service transformation. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate: Visible and credible senior leadership Strong operational management and grip A detailed understanding of NHS performance and diagnostic pathways Ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary healthcare science services Strong financial and commercial awareness Confidence managing significant performance, workforce and clinical risks Evidence of delivering transformation and service improvement Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to use demand and capacity information to drive decisions Experience of workforce redesign and organisational change Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills A compassionate and inclusive leadership style Ability to operate strategically while retaining oversight of operational delivery Understand the complexity and challenges of physiological sciences modalities: Cardiology diagnostics including echocardiography/ECG Medical photography Neurophysiology Respiratory physiology including ung function DM01 PTL management About us Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may