IRMER Quality & Safety Manager | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Manchester seeks an experienced IRMER Quality & Safety Manager to ensure compliance and lead quality improvements across Imaging services. The ideal candidate will be a HCPC registered Radiographer with proven experience in quality management and accreditation, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to clinical governance and support strategic initiatives within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality management and clinical governance.
• Experience with UKAS ISO accreditation processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Imaging Division's Quality Management System.
• Coordinate internal audits and quality review meetings.
• Investigate complaints and ensure timely resolutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Data reporting

Education

HCPC registered Radiographer

Degree in biomedical science-related subject

Master’s level qualification

Training for Trainers qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced IRMER Quality & Safety Manager to join our Quality and Safety Team in the Imaging Division. This pivotal role will lead the implementation and management of a robust quality system across Imaging services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for overseeing internal audits, managing non‑conformances, and liaising with accreditation bodies to maintain UKAS accreditation. The post holder will also support operational management, contribute to strategic planning, and play a key role in clinical governance, risk management, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the Imaging Division’s Quality Management System.
• Coordinate and deliver quality review meetings and internal audits.
• Investigate complaints, incidents, and QA failures, ensuring timely resolution.
• Support compliance with IRMER regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
• Contribute to strategic planning, equipment evaluation, and service development.
• Manage document control, training programmes, and staff performance.
• Provide expert advice on quality and safety to operational managers.
• Ensure timely reporting and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• HCPC registered Radiographer with a degree in a biomedical science‑related subject.
• Master’s level qualification or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in quality management, clinical governance, and accreditation processes (e.g. UKAS ISO).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence quality outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data reporting tools.
• Training for Trainers qualification.
• Experience in high‑level incident investigation and teaching programme development.

About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high‑quality research programmes. We’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Monday 3 Nov 2025.