About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge?
This is an exciting opportunity for an experience profession to join our team. The post holder will:
Lead on the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) across the Community Diagnostic Centre at Milford Community Hospital and Working Community Hospital.
Provide expert leadership in quality assurance, clinical governance, risk management, audit, service improvement and accreditation readiness, supporting the CDC in delivery safe, effective, patient-centred diagnostic care.
This is a critical role in supporting an important programme of work to improve the quality and standards of diagnostic services for patients care and experience in our local communities.
Essential Skill and experience:o Relevant degree or equivalent qualificationo Post grad qualification with a quality, radiology or management element or equivalent extensive experience in governanceo Substantial acute NHS operational experienceo Extensive knowledge of Health Service transformation and changeo Excellent understanding of NHS strategic aims and national and local developments
Kindly note that interviews will be in person and a remote interview option is not available.
Main duties of the job
Please see the full job description. This role requires work across all our sites including our community hospitals:
o Haslemere - Haslemere is a quaint and charming market town located in the South of Surrey. The hospital houses one X - ray room and one Ultrasound room with a busy Urgent Treatment Centre. We are also looking at adding an additional ultrasound room out here and considering options for the best use of additional spaceo Milford - Based in the quiet village, Milford Hospital is now home to our brand new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre, housing 2 MRI scanners and a CT scanner. Additionally we have one X- ray room and two Ultrasound room.o Cranleigh - Situated at the foot of Surrey Hills, Cranleigh is a picturesque and vibrant village and home to Cranleigh Village Hospital. We have one X - ray room and one Ultrasound room here. With the help of the League of Friend Charity, Cranleigh will be receiving a refurbishment in 2026 which will include the installation of a brand new DEXA service.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
The CDC Quality and Accreditation Manager will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) across the Community Diagnostic Centre at Milford Community Hospital and Woking Community Hospital.
The post holder will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering all activities required to achieve and maintain UKAS accreditation, ensuring compliance with relevant accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, NHS guidance and best practice frameworks across all CDC diagnostic services.
The role will provide expert leadership in quality assurance, clinical governance, risk management, audit, service improvement and accreditation readiness, supporting the CDC in delivering safe, effective, patient-centred diagnostic services.
This is a critical role in supporting an important programme of work to improve the quality and standards of diagnostic services for patients care and experience in our local communities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant degree or equivalent qualification Post graduate qualification with a quality, radiology or management element or equivalent extensive experience in governance, safety and accreditation process A Quality Management or Clinical Governance qualification and/or relevant experience Experience in clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management Experience leading quality improvement and change programmes Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Imaging quality management qualification Project management experience or qualification. Excellent programme and stakeholder mangement skills Experience with Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, MSP or ISO lead auditor
Knowledge Essential
Significant experience in healthcare quality, governance or accreditation roles Radiology/Imaging experience Experience in implementing and managing quality management systems Understanding of UKAS accreditation requirements and assessment processes Understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management principles Experience of managing improvement programmes and change initiatives Experience of audit design, delivery and reporting. Experience of analysing complex quality and performance data Proven experience of change management within a health care environment or a similar complex organisation
Desirable
Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of Radiology and other related CDC service offered at Milford services and policies Experience preparing services for external accreditation or regulatory inspection. Experience supporting or leading UKAS accreditation programmes Experience working within the NHS Experience within diagnostic services, imaging, pathology or community diagnostic settings. Knowledge of Q-pulse (or similar document management system) Prior experience of accreditation process
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)