IQIPs Manager in Audiology

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Head and Deputy Head of Audiology, take responsibility for the coordination of the accreditation process, including gap analysis, planning and prioritisation of workload
• Utilise prior knowledge of project management to ensure an efficient methodical approach to the evaluation of processes to achieve accreditation within twelve months of the commencement of the post
• Working closely with the sub-specialty leads, the post holder will provide evidence of compliance with national, local and regulatory standards and be instrumental in planning of regular, relevant audit against the IQIPs standards.
• The post holder will be required to work autonomously at times, prioritising their own work load and planning time with subspecialty teams to ensure effective collaboration
• The post holder will take responsibility for the Quality management IT system (QMS) and ensure its appropriate use in relation to the accreditation process
• Ensure effective communication to ensure that the team are kept aware of the progress of the project
• Ensure effective communication, liaising with colleagues locally and nationally to share best practice for the development of the departmental QMS and quality standards
• Collate all project documentation including audits, results of patient feedback and team training records and produce operational reports as required
• Ensure that electronic information is maintained and stored in accordance with information governance policy and procedure
• Together with the Head and Deputy Head of Service, develop sustainable approaches to demand and capacity within the service
• Perform thorough analysis of audiology quality systems and recommend and develop improvements accordingly
• Investigate any breaches of standards, working with the sub-specialty leads to seek resolution/improvement
• Provide administrative support to Sub-specialty leads for IQIPS and other improvement projects, which at times will require high levels of concentration for long periods of time.
• The post holder may be required to support clinical activity, depending on previous experience and skill set

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working across boundaries to develop networks with key stakeholders

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of Audiology

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Documents to download

• IQIPS Manager in Audiology (PDF, 904.5KB)
• Statement handling - updated from policy (PDF, 33.6KB)
• Policy ex-offenders (PDF, 36.1KB)
• Infection control statement (PDF, 107.5KB)
• DBS Code of practice (PDF, 54.9KB)
• Trust Policy on Managing Risk Associated with Safeguarding Children (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Family Relocation Information (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Speaking Up Policy (PDF, 523.6KB)
• Recruitment Reasonable Adjustments (PDF, 122.1KB)