Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY VELINDRE CANCER CENTRE
We are offering an exciting opportunity of an 18 month secondment for a Diagnostic Radiographer to join our forward thinking team in a quality and safety role within the radiology department a Velindre Cancer Centre.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 18 MONTHS DUE TO SUPPORT AND SUCCESSION PLANNING.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology Quality Manager is required to develop and maintain all aspects of the radiology quality management system (QMS) in conjunction with the other members of the radiology multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will manage all aspects of the radiology QMS to ensure that the quality objectives of the radiology service are met in line with the quality policy, and both regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Radiology are currently transitioning to a national radiology specific quality management system - QSI, therefore, the role is principally one of aiding that transition, modernisation, implementation and maintenance, particularly in relation to compliance with its quality standards.
Working for our organisation
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging or diploma of college of radiographers
* HCPC Registered
* Evidence of CPD
* Relevent Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
* A through and detailed knowledge of proinciples and concepts of quality management in radiology
* Knowledge of radiation regulations - IRMER/IRR
* Knowledge of QSI
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of Quality assurance principles
* Knowledge of clinical audit principles
* Risk Management
* Incident investigation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Experience of working within Radiology quality management
* Change management
* Protocol and policy development and implementation
* Experience of data management and report writing
Desirable criteria
* Teaching / assesment experience
* Experience of strategy or policy development
* Direct experience of managing staff
* Experienc eof managing patient complaints and concerns
* Experience of quality improvement
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