Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge and want to help support Radiology with their quality and governance objectives?
Then this could be the role you are looking for . Covering all UHD sites and working across all modalities supporting the accreditation process ( QSI) as well as our managers to deliver a quality service.
Radiology is a welcoming department , keen to improve and provide a quality service.This position is instrumental in achieving this ambition.
Main duties of the job
To manage and supervise the accreditation processes (QSI) in the radiology services, carrying out the required management and leadership tasks to support the accreditation processes.
To take responsibility for the service's QSI implementation and accreditation programme, as delegated by the Head of Imaging Services.
To lead in the development and advancement of the department's quality agenda, emphasising the implementation of evidence-based knowledge into practice in consultation with the service leads.
Respond promptly as required to complaints and incidents, develop and participate in appropriate investigations and action plans in line with clinical governance.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.
Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as an expert resource for Quality Standard for Imaging within the department.
Lead in the development and advancement of the QSI and quality agenda, emphasising the implementation of evidence-based knowledge into practice.
Be a visible, accessible, and assertive point of contact for staff, co-ordinating the accreditation process for the Diagnostic Imaging Departments across the Trust.
Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experiences and act on local and national recommendations as required to support the quality agenda.
Work to ensure that high standards of patient care are in place and audited accordingly.
Facilitate the development of clear action plans to address any deficiencies and ensure agreed actions are implemented and evaluated, and to ensure standardisation, consistency, and best practice across Radiology services.
Ensure that audit recommendations in Radiology are implemented.
Draw upon significant experience of working at a senior level within radiology services to embed the governance and quality agenda across the department.
Be aware of the legal responsibilities of a radiology service to patients, service users, and staff.
Demonstrate well developed leadership skills, be able to set SMART objectives and hold people to account.
Chair the monthly UHD Radiology Quality Forum and provide reports for the UHD Radiology Quality and Risk meeting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as an expert resource for Quality Standard for Imaging within the department.
Lead in the development and advancement of the QSI and quality agenda, emphasising the implementation of evidence-based knowledge into practice.
Be a visible, accessible, and assertive point of contact for staff, co-ordinating the accreditation process for the Diagnostic Imaging Departments across the Trust.
Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experiences and act on local and national recommendations as required to support the quality agenda.
Work to ensure that high standards of patient care are in place and audited accordingly.
Facilitate the development of clear action plans to address any deficiencies and ensure agreed actions are implemented and evaluated, and to ensure standardisation, consistency, and best practice across Radiology services.
Ensure that audit recommendations in Radiology are implemented.
Draw upon significant experience of working at a senior level within radiology services to embed the governance and quality agenda across the department.
Be aware of the legal responsibilities of a radiology service to patients, service users, and staff.
Demonstrate well developed leadership skills, be able to set SMART objectives and hold people to account.
Chair the monthly UHD Radiology Quality Forum and provide reports for the UHD Radiology Quality and Risk meeting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oPost graduate experience at masters level within relevant discipline or demonstrable experience at a senior level in a radiology department or as a quality manager
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent in Radiography
Experience
Essential
- oProven oral, written, presentational and communication skills. oAbility to present complex information effectively to a variety of audiences.
- oExperience as an effective team leader, demonstrating leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
- oPrevious audit experience
Desirable
- Experience of Leading a department through UKAS accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of QSI
- oKnowledge of Quality Management Systems
- oGood awareness and understanding of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality oFamiliar with Risk Management policies
Desirable
- Understanding of national legislation and guidelines ( including CQC, HSE, IR(ME)R) )
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oPost graduate experience at masters level within relevant discipline or demonstrable experience at a senior level in a radiology department or as a quality manager
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent in Radiography
Experience
Essential
- oProven oral, written, presentational and communication skills. oAbility to present complex information effectively to a variety of audiences.
- oExperience as an effective team leader, demonstrating leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
- oPrevious audit experience
Desirable
- Experience of Leading a department through UKAS accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of QSI
- oKnowledge of Quality Management Systems
- oGood awareness and understanding of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality oFamiliar with Risk Management policies
Desirable
- Understanding of national legislation and guidelines ( including CQC, HSE, IR(ME)R) )
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
