The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Radiology Quality and Governance Lead

The closing date is 05 November 2025

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Job summary

The Radiology Quality and Governance Lead is a pivotal senior role within the Radiology department, responsible for driving and sustaining excellence in the quality of radiological services provided across the Trust. This position demands a strategic thinker and proactive leader who will implement and oversee robust quality management systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and national standards such as IR(ME)R and IRR.

Main duties of the job

Working collaboratively with the Radiology management team, clinical staff, and wider Trust governance structures, the post holder will spearhead initiatives aimed at continuous quality improvement, patient safety, and service efficiency. They will lead on critical areas such as radiation protection, dose optimisation, equipment quality assurance, and audit programmes, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and no-blame learning.

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per annum, plus 5% high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

292-7526293-CSS

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role includes managing and coordinating responses to external inspections and accreditations, guiding the department through complex governance processes while maintaining clear communication channels between all stakeholders, including patients, clinicians, and regulatory bodies.

Beyond operational management, this role is instrumental in staff development, delivering training and mentorship on quality management principles, risk assessment, and compliance standards, ensuring the Radiology team is equipped to uphold the highest standards in service delivery.

Ultimately, the Radiology Quality and Governance Lead ensures that the Radiology service not only meets but exceeds the expectations for quality, safety, and patient-centred care, contributing significantly to the Trusts reputation and commitment to excellence.

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role includes managing and coordinating responses to external inspections and accreditations, guiding the department through complex governance processes while maintaining clear communication channels between all stakeholders, including patients, clinicians, and regulatory bodies.

Beyond operational management, this role is instrumental in staff development, delivering training and mentorship on quality management principles, risk assessment, and compliance standards, ensuring the Radiology team is equipped to uphold the highest standards in service delivery.

Ultimately, the Radiology Quality and Governance Lead ensures that the Radiology service not only meets but exceeds the expectations for quality, safety, and patient-centred care, contributing significantly to the Trusts reputation and commitment to excellence.

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • HCPC with NHS Experience

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-qualification experience
  • Previous superintendent experience

Desirable

  • Reporting Qualification
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • HCPC with NHS Experience

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-qualification experience
  • Previous superintendent experience

Desirable

  • Reporting Qualification

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager for Radiology

Liz Penn

e.penn@nhs.net

01279978687

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per annum, plus 5% high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

292-7526293-CSS

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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