Head of Ultrasound Services

Job Role:

We are seeking a senior strategic commercial and clinical leader to join our team as the Head of Ultrasound Services. This is a pivotal role with full accountability for the performance governance and expansion of Medica Irelands ultrasound services across managed services hospital clients and community settings.

As the Head of Ultrasound Services you will assume divisional commercial ownership for revenue growth cost control and service development directly within the service line. You will lead the design of clinical governance and team and clinic structure to ensure services are safe compliant and of high clinical quality.

You will work in close partnership with the Head of Obstetric Services to align strategies while retaining specific responsibility for non-obstetric ultrasound expansion including GP Direct and B2C services.

If you are a registered radiographer specialised in ultrasound or a senior healthcare professional with a proven track record in commercial ownership business development and managing multi-site diagnostic services this is an exciting opportunity for you to lead Medica Irelands national ultrasound strategy!

Who we are:

Medica Ireland is an award-winning radiology services provider in Ireland employing 120 staff members. We deliver managed service solutions to public and private hospitals and have patient services in X-Ray Ultrasound Obstetrics DXA MRI and CT.

We are a clinically led patient-focused organisation with industry experts including Radiologists Radiographers Sonographers and ICT professionals. Our proven track record shows improvement in access for patients through the resolution of traditional radiology bottlenecks and workflow inefficiencies.

Medica Group is focussed on continuous growth expansion and diversity and the Irish business is a core facet of this focus. There has never been a better time to join in this senior level position to make a real impact!

Core Benefits for you:

Flexible and hybrid working

A company culture that promotes work-life balance

Commitment from employers to continued learning and development

Annual salary review process

Attractive annual bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday allowance

Pension scheme & company contributions

Life assurance

Access to employee assistance programme

Subsidized family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Tax saver scheme

Social events

As Head of Ultrasound Services you will be responsible for:

• Strategic & Commercial Leadership: Developing the national ultrasound strategy and holding full commercial accountability for divisional revenue margin and performance.

• Clinical Governance: Providing senior oversight of audit quality assurance and compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

• Workforce Leadership: Leading Ultrasound Clinical Leads overseeing workforce planning recruitment and capability development.

• Collaboration: Partnering with the Head of Obstetric Services and Head of Teleradiology to ensure alignment in diagnostic pathways and reporting capacity.

Requirements

Essential:

• Registered radiographer specialised in ultrasound or senior healthcare professional with substantial ultrasound leadership experience.

• Significant experience managing multi-site ultrasound services.

• Demonstrated experience in service development or commercial accountability within the healthcare industry.

• Strong understanding of Irish healthcare delivery models.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct market research and financial analysis.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Flexibility to travel Ireland-wide and potentially to the UK.

Desirable:

• MSc in Ultrasound or postgraduate qualification in healthcare management.

• Experience working with HSE private hospitals and community services.

• Experience contributing to ultrasound or diagnostic tenders.

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