Job summary
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced 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.
Main duties of the job
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 IR(ME)R and IRR 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:
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 us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.
We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.
You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You'll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.
We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success.Join us and help shape the future of our Trust--make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
Details
Date posted
23 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-CSS RL4
Job locations
Oxford Road Campus
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
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, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
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, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant qualification to Masters level degree in relevant field or Apprenticeship level 7 or Higher Specialist Diploma or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience
* Recognised management/leadership qualification or attendance at short courses on relevant management issues
Desirable
* Training for Trainers qualification
Knowledge
Essential
* A wide knowledge of current methodology and developments in Imaging
* A thorough understanding of UKAS ISO accreditation.
* A thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working within a Quality Management System
* Evidence of strategic planning
* Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail
Training and Experience
Essential
* Experience of managing a departmental section/ team at a senior level
* Proven leadership, supervisory and management experience.
* Experience of supervising and training junior medical staff
* Experience of managing a laboratory through a formal accreditation process (e.g UKAS ISO)
* Proven experience of contribution to Clinical governance processes
Desirable
* Training for and experience of High Level Incident investigation
* Training in quality management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
* Able to build and maintain working relationships with others
* Able to offer encouragement and support to others to foster both personal and professional development
* Able to plan and organise work effectively to achieve agreed objectives.
* Good negotiating and leadership skills
* Ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Desirable
* Evidence of collaborative working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant qualification to Masters level degree in relevant field or Apprenticeship level 7 or Higher Specialist Diploma or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience
* Recognised management/leadership qualification or attendance at short courses on relevant management issues
Desirable
* Training for Trainers qualification
Knowledge
Essential
* A wide knowledge of current methodology and developments in Imaging
* A thorough understanding of UKAS ISO accreditation.
* A thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working within a Quality Management System
* Evidence of strategic planning
* Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail
Training and Experience
Essential
* Experience of managing a departmental section/ team at a senior level
* Proven leadership, supervisory and management experience.
* Experience of supervising and training junior medical staff
* Experience of managing a laboratory through a formal accreditation process (e.g UKAS ISO)
* Proven experience of contribution to Clinical governance processes
Desirable
* Training for and experience of High Level Incident investigation
* Training in quality management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
* Able to build and maintain working relationships with others
* Able to offer encouragement and support to others to foster both personal and professional development
* Able to plan and organise work effectively to achieve agreed objectives.
* Good negotiating and leadership skills
* Ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Desirable
* Evidence of collaborative working
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).
Additional information
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
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oxford Road Campus
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
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Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oxford Road Campus
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer's website
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