Job summary
The quality manager for North Yorkshire breast screening programme and York & Scarborough Symptomatic breast services will be required to deliver the quality safety and governance assurance for these services.
The services are delivered across 3 static sites, one based at Scarborough hospital and the assessment centre and screening unit at York Hospital along side 3 mobile screening units which cover over 24 locations around the county,
As quality manager you will have responsibility for ensuring the delivery of these services comply with all regulations such as IR(ME)R IRR health and safety regulations NHSBSP quality assurance guidelines and that the service works in accordance with the quality management system.
Working closely with the Breast Imaging Services Manager, Breast Services Administration Manager and AHP lead for radiology you will represent the service at Local, Trust and National meetings delivering the assurance and quality reports.
As part of the senior leadership team in the breast services you will work collaboratively to deliver the service to its highest quality and standard and proactively engage in horizon scanning and future strategy planning.
Main duties of the job
The function of the role is to ensure that Breast Screening and Symptomatic imaging services meet all the accreditation and regulatory standards required. The post holder will direct the management and administration of the quality management system to ensure constant system improvement.
The post holder will also perform the function of Risk Manager for Breast Imaging which involves ensuring compliance with CNST and CQC standards, monitoring of Serious Incidents (SI's), Adverse Incidents (DATIX), SIAF & complaints, attendance at the Trust's meetings and plays a key role in department and Care Group clinical governance.
The post holder will work closely with Breast Imaging services manager, operational managers, AHP lead and Director of Breast Screening. The post holder will also work closely with the governance facilitator for the Care Group ensuring that appropriate governance arrangements are in place to manage risk across Breast Imaging. The post holder will also be responsible for business continuity planning for Breast Imaging and ensuring all documentation is kept up to date and relevant.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- MSC level Qualification in specialist area
- BSC or equivalent in Radiography
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years experience at Lead/Superintendent Radiographer (band 7 or above) level within a Radiology Specialty OR Three years experience at Senior Radiographer level in a Radiology Services role
- Experience of managing and supervising staff
- Knowledge of quality management and accreditation systems such as CPA, ISAS, ISO 9000 etc.
- Experience of audit within Radiology Services
- Understanding of current NHSBSP & ISO requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
- Experience in training staff in aspects of quality management and risk management
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Effectively communicate highly complex information to other service managers
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- IT literate
- Ability to lead and provide motivation and support
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- MSC level Qualification in specialist area
- BSC or equivalent in Radiography
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years experience at Lead/Superintendent Radiographer (band 7 or above) level within a Radiology Specialty OR Three years experience at Senior Radiographer level in a Radiology Services role
- Experience of managing and supervising staff
- Knowledge of quality management and accreditation systems such as CPA, ISAS, ISO 9000 etc.
- Experience of audit within Radiology Services
- Understanding of current NHSBSP & ISO requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
- Experience in training staff in aspects of quality management and risk management
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Effectively communicate highly complex information to other service managers
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- IT literate
- Ability to lead and provide motivation and support
Desirable
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
