Physiological Sciences Accreditation Manager

NHS; Slough; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Slough is seeking an experienced Physiological Sciences Accreditation Manager to lead accreditation and quality assurance efforts. The role encompasses responsibility for compliance, quality improvement, and governance within physiological sciences services. Ideal candidates will have a BsC in Healthcare Sciences and proven leadership experience in a healthcare setting, combined with strong analytical and reporting skills. The annual salary ranges from £57,888 to £64,880.

Benefits

First class development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Strong IT and reporting skills essential for managing quality assurance.
• Proven leadership experience in healthcare settings.
• Advanced analytical skills necessary for problem-solving and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead accreditation and compliance programmes.
• Chair the Physiological Sciences Risk Action Group.
• Maintain the IQIPS risk register and governance reporting.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Advanced analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong IT and reporting skills

Collaborative approach

Education

BsC in Healthcare Sciences

Professional Registration

Tools

Q-Pulse

Job description

Physiological Sciences Accreditation Manager

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and proactive Physiological Sciences Accreditation Manager to lead and coordinate accreditation and quality assurance activities across our physiological sciences services. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen the quality and compliance of services that are essential to patient diagnostics and care.

You will work in close partnership with clinical leads, Healthcare Scientists, and Trust governance teams to drive continuous improvement, support external audits, and ensure that our diagnostic services are safe, effective, and fit for the future.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for developing and managing an integrated quality assurance and risk management system for Physiological Science Services across Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

They will:

• Lead accreditation, compliance, and audit programmes.
• Drive quality improvement and patient-focused service development.
• Provide senior leadership on quality, governance, and safety issues.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory and accreditation bodies.
• Work closely with senior clinical and scientific staff to embed best practice.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

Please read the attached job description for full details of the roles and responsibilities. If you would like a discussion around the role, please reach out to the team to discuss.

Some of the core tasks will include:

Quality Assurance

• Maintain accreditation (UKAS, MHRA, HTA, HSE) and lead on inspections.
• Develop and integrate quality management systems across services.
• Produce and maintain quality manuals, SOPs, and controlled documents.
• Lead internal audits and ensure external quality assessment scheme participation.
• Monitor KPIs and outcomes, reporting regularly to the Medical Director.
• Chair the Physiological Science Services Quality Meeting.

Risk & Clinical Governance

• Chair the Physiological Sciences Risk Action Group.
• Maintain the IQIPS risk register and support Trust-wide governance reporting.
• Lead root cause analysis of incidents and embed preventative actions.
• Provide expert advice to Trust Clinical Governance and Risk Management teams.

Health & Safety

• Lead Physiological Sciences input into Health & Safety policy, audits, and inspections.
• Authorise and oversee COSHH/risk assessments and training.
• Represent Physiological Sciences on Trust Health & Safety and Medical Gas Committees.
• Support service transformation and quality improvement programmes.
• Lead on electronic temperature monitoring systems and critical equipment compliance.
• Work with facilities and estates teams to ensure service continuity and compliance.

Person Specification

Education

• BsC in Healthcare Sciences
• Professional Registration

Leadership Experience

• Leadership Experience
• Advanced analytical, judgement, and problem-solving skills
• Strong IT and reporting skills, including Q-Pulse
• Positive, proactive, and collaborative approach.

Values and Behaviours

• We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust

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.

£57,888 to £64,880 a yearper annum, pro rata incl. HCAS