Bank Audiology Quality and Compliance Manager Mentor

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Support the new post - Audiology Quality and compliance Manager to deliver:-

IQIPS Accreditation

To coordinate compliance with IQIP standards within appropriate and / or specified timeframes.
• To provide expert knowledge of IQIP requirements.
• To collate required performance and quality information in a timely manner.
• To collate defined audit reports in collaboration with Head of Audiology.
• Provide administrative support to Audiology Leads for IQIPS-associated tasks, as well as administrative support related to any other improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain a system to record, monitor and track project progress and the related activities and actions within the department.
• Communicates project information to others which may involve providing complex information and persuasion skills.
• Proposes changes to procedures and practices within Audiology as a result of UKAS requirements.
• Maintain and update required information as per UKAS accreditation
• Collate all project documentation including audits, results of patient feedback and training records and produce operational reports as required.
• Undertakes audits to check compliance against UKAS standards on a monthly basis.
• Collate all UKAS audits in conjunction with clinical and managerial teams either monthly, quarterly or annual as required
• Ensure that electronic information is maintained and stored in accordance with Information Governance policy and procedure.
• Upload all required evidence to the UKAS website
• Undertake the investigation of any breaches of standards, and work with the Audiology Leads to seek a resolution or mitigating action.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Experience of building an audit database and completing IQUIPS accreditation

Desirable criteria

• Accredited Project Management qualification (PRINCEII or equivalent)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Full understanding of steps needed to achieve IQUIPS accreditation
• Good understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998 and be fully conversant with patient confidentiality.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of IQIPS standards and requirements
• Clear knowledge of confidentiality issues and obligations

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Bank Audiology Compliance Mentor manager (PDF, 168.4KB)
• Bank Audiology Compliance Mentor manager (PDF, 160.4KB)
• Bank Audiology Compliance Mentor manager FA (PDF, 144.4KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB)
• Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)