Radiology Quality and Governance Manager

• A visible senior leadership role with the opportunity to influence Radiology quality, safety and governance across the Health Board.
• Scope to shape Radiology-wide assurance, accreditation and improvement systems that make a practical difference for patients and staff.
• Close working with clinical, operational, corporate and All-Wales partners on high-profile quality and governance priorities.
• Varied and meaningful portfolio spanning audit, risk, incidents, complaints, redress, patient feedback, research governance and regulatory compliance.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a specialist team while supporting a culture of learning, improvement and professional excellence.

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Essential

• Substantial clinical experience and of managing quality & safety in a clinical environment.
• Managing complaints.
• Undertaking audits.
• Experience of public & patient involvement activities.
• Radiation Protection Supervisor.
• Significant relevant management experience working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable experience of achievement against key objectives in the development and delivery of services.
• Experience of project management of complex schemes / procurements.
• Experience of healthcare management with a successful track record in operational management, and supervision of professional staff.
• Experience in managing workforce issues.
• Experience of managing budgets.

Essential

• BSc or equivalent qualification (DCR) in Radiography.
• HCPC Registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
• MSc in a Radiography related discipline or in the management of quality & safety or equivalent through in-depth experience/ postgraduate level courses / and extensive relevant experience.
• Postgraduate level qualification in management or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Safeguarding, including child protection and POVA.
• IR(ME)R and IRR.
• Sound understanding of regulatory framework and Radiology statutory responsibilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Quality and Safety agenda acquired through in-depth experience.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the science of improvement and quality techniques.
• Understanding of clinical effective using NICE, audit and research.

Desirable

• IOSHH or comparable health & safety qualification.
• Qualification in Clinical Governance.
• European Computer Driver Licence qualification.
• Mental Capacity Act.
• Putting Things Right.
• Quality Standards in Imaging.
• Improvement methodology.
• Equality Impact Assessment.