Job Description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced IRMER 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.

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 IRMER 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:

HCPC registered Radiographer with a degree in a biomedical science-related subject.



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.



MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over 3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.



Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.



We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.



We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.



At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the 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 you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.



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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk .



We're looking forward to hearing from you!