Physiological Sciences Accreditation Manager - IQIPS
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Job overview
A new role to Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as part of the Community Diagnostic Centre Programme and across the wider Trust, the Physiological Sciences Accreditation Manager shall work as part of an Accreditation Team, aiming to provide comprehensive support to Physiological Science Services in the coordination and facilitation of accreditation processes.
• Lead and project manage the Physiological Sciences accreditation programme at Hampshire Hospitals.
• Support the Physiological Sciences teams to develop of a strong culture of quality and project methodology to deliver IQIPS accreditation to the Trust and sustain the life cycle of accreditation.
• Identify gaps in provisions and ensure these are supported, evidenced, and implemented in the participating disciplines.
• Lead the development and cross divisional implementation of policies and procedures for activity, contributing to and ensuring compliance with IQIPS across Patient Experience, Facilities, Resources & Workforce, Safety and Clinical domains.
• Develop an audit plan for the programme and perform regular audit of to ensure programme is fit for purpose and meets current accreditation standards.
• Be a budget holder for an accreditation budget to ensure the robust financial running of the programme.
• Set up and Co-Chair programme Assurance Meetings throughout the course of accreditation lifecycle.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Physiological Sciences Accreditation Programme Manager is to formulate and lead implementation and maintenance of the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) accreditation pathways trust wide. The post holder will work closely with Physiological Sciences
Working for our organisation
The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. HHFT employs circa 8 600 staff and serves a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.
The Trust prioritises the provision of exceptional, compassionate, care delivered by the valued staff working in a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
Four core values (CARE) Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage are in place to support provision of outstanding patient care, empowering all members of staff, sustainable growth and innovating for the future.
CARE AND COMPASSION ACCOUNTABILITY RESPECT ENCOURAGING EACH OTHER
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Accrediation in an acute setting
Essential criteria
- accreditation experience
Desirable criteria
- accreditation experience in the NHS
Experience of Physiological sciences
Essential criteria
- Experience of Physiological sciences
Desirable criteria
- Clinical experience of Physiological science
Education level
Essential criteria
- degree or equivelent
Desirable criteria
- masters or post grad in related subject
Our commitment to you:
We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
The paperwork:
- HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
- All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
- In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
- This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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
- Job Description with Person Spec (PDF, 628.9KB)
- HHFT Employee Rewards & Benefits (PDF, 723.8KB)