Operational Flow Lead Radiographer, Band 7

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Operational Flow Lead Radiographer to join the Radiology service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a pivotal operational role, working at the heart of Radiology to coordinate and optimise patient flow across emergency, inpatient, elective and cancer pathways. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring imaging capacity is aligned to demand, supporting safe, timely and efficient diagnostic services across the Trust.

Additional working pattern details: Cross-site working required, The Operational Flow Lead will provide senior day-to-day operational leadership for Radiology patient flow, acting as a central point of coordination and escalation., Coordinating real-time patient flow across Radiology services and sites

- Monitoring demand, capacity and utilisation to support timely imaging delivery

- Supporting ED, inpatient, elective and cancer pathways by prioritising imaging appropriately

- Acting as an escalation lead during periods of operational pressure

- Working closely with modality leads, booking teams, inpatient navigators and clinical colleagues

- Using operational data to identify bottlenecks and support service improvement

- Contributing to operational planning, pathway redesign and transformation initiatives

The role requires strong decision-making skills, excellent communication and the ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the largest employers in the county, serving a diverse population across two main hospital sites. Our Radiology service is central to patient pathways across the Trust, delivering high-quality diagnostic services to support emergency, inpatient and elective care.