Job vacancy: CDC Accreditation Manager, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton

Job summary

Main area

Administrative & Clerical

Grade

Band 7

Contract

12 months (Fixed term)

Hours

Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

188-AC161025

Employer: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal South Hants Hospital
Town: Southampton
Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum (pro rata)
Closing: 27/11/2025 23:59
Interview date: 05/12/2025

CDC Accreditation Manager

Band 7

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As CDC IQIPS Accreditation Manager, you will:

· Lead the IQIPS accreditation process across UHS and HIOWH physiology services, including respiratory and cardiology.

· Coordinate evidence collection, audits, and governance activities to meet UKAS accreditation standards.

· Develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols in collaboration with clinical and operational teams.

· Facilitate site visits, including RSH, SGH, Lymington, Romsey, and Hythe, ensuring readiness and compliance.

· Support clinical governance meetings, incident reviews, and patient feedback analysis to drive service improvement.

· Provide training and mentorship to staff involved in accreditation activities.

· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve barriers and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

· A degree in Clinical Physiology (BSc/MSc) or equivalent.

· Awareness of IQIPS standards and experience in service improvement and clinical audit.

· Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to lead across multiple sites and teams.

· Experience in developing SOPs and departmental protocols.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing timelines and priorities effectively.

Additional Requirements:

· Ability to travel between sites (RSH, SGH, Lymington, Romsey, Hythe) and work remotely as needed.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

BSc / MSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent plus management qualification/ experience
Evidence of continuing professional development supporting the role of IQIPS lead

Desirable criteria

IQIPS assessor trained
Experience/ knowledge of Quality Management Systems

Previous or Relevant Experience Necessary

Essential criteria

Detailed knowledge of the IQIPS standards V2.1 2023
Awareness and understanding of the requirements of IQIPS accreditation
High level knowledge of a wide range of tests and techniques performed by Clinical Physiologists
Previous experience of creating SOPs and departmental protocols
Service Improvement experience
Experience of quality and leadership

Desirable criteria

Able to coach/share quality improvement tools with departments to facilitate IQIPS accreditation
Experience of clinical audit
Knowledge and interaction with internal/external departments to facilitate/validate evidence collection for IQIPS

Trust Values

Essential criteria

Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

For more information about our Trust

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk

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