Head of Diagnostics Services

Job Role: 

We are seeking a senior strategic and commercial leader to join our team as the Head of Diagnostics Services. This is a pivotal role with full accountability for the performance, governance, and growth of Medica Ireland’s non-ultrasound managed diagnostic services, including X-Ray, MRI, DXA and CT, and direct-to-consumer offerings. 

As the Head of Diagnostics Services, you will combine divisional commercial ownership with clinical governance and team leadership. You will move beyond traditional operations to drive revenue growth, cost control and business development, embedding accountability directly at the service-line level. 

If you are a registered radiographer with a proven track record in commercial ownership, business planning, and managing multi-site services, this is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategy for Medica Ireland’s diagnostic division. 

Who we are: 

Medica Ireland is an award-winning radiology services provider in Ireland employing 180+ staff members. We deliver managed service solutions to public and private hospitals and have patient services in X-Ray, Ultrasound, Obstetrics, MRI, DXA 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  

Requirements

As Head of Diagnostics Services, you will be responsible for: 

• Strategic & Commercial Leadership: Owning the diagnostics divisional strategy and holding full commercial accountability for revenue, gross margin, and EBITDA. 

• Clinical Governance: Providing senior leadership oversight of clinical governance, risk management, audit, and compliance, ensuring alignment with HIQA and radiation safety standards. 

• Team Leadership: Leading Clinical Leads and Unit Managers, overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, and capability development. 

• Collaboration: Working closely with the Heads of Teleradiology, Ultrasound, and Obstetric Services to ensure alignment in diagnostics pathways, reporting capacities, coherent diagnostic pathways and shared infrastructure. 

 
Requirements

Essential: 

• Registered radiographer or equivalent senior healthcare professional, or demonstrable senior leadership experience in diagnostic services. 

• Significant experience in diagnostic imaging operations within Ireland. 

• Proven experience of commercial ownership, business planning, or service development. 

• Strong understanding of Irish healthcare contracting (HSE and private providers). 

• Solid analytical skills with the ability to conduct financial analysis and strategic planning. 

• A strong networker with an inquisitive nature and a passion for hitting targets. 

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

Desirable: 

• Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management, business, or leadership. 

• Experience contributing to or leading diagnostic tenders. 

• Experience working in multi-site or mobile diagnostic environments. 

 
We welcome people from all groups in the community to apply for jobs with Medica so that we maintain inclusive teams and a diverse workforce. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Join us today!  

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More information about Medica and the work we do can be found here - https://www.medica.ie/  

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