Imaging Quality and Governance Manager | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bournemouth is seeking a Quality Manager for its Radiology department. This role includes managing accreditation processes and leading quality governance efforts. The successful candidate will have significant leadership experience in radiology services, expertise in quality standards, and a commitment to high patient care. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and strong communication skills to develop quality initiatives effectively.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working at a senior level within radiology services.
• Ability to chair forums and provide comprehensive reports.
• Understanding of legal responsibilities in radiology.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise accreditation processes in radiology services.
• Lead the development of the quality agenda and implement action plans.
• Ensure delivery of high standards of patient care and conduct audits.

Skills

Leadership skills

Expertise in radiology

Quality governance knowledge

Evidence-based practice implementation

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in health or management

Job description

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.

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.



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.





Act as an expert resource for Quality Standard for Imaging within the department.



Lead in the development and advancement of the QSIand 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.










This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Aug 2025