CDC Accreditation Manager

Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job Are you passionate about driving quality and excellence in healthcare diagnostics? We are recruiting a CDC IQIPS Accreditation Manager to lead and coordinate accreditation activities for Physiological Sciences across the University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare (HIOWH) diagnostic centres. This pivotal role will ensure our Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) meet the highest standards of care through the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) accreditation process. You will work closely with clinical teams, governance leads, and service managers to embed quality, safety, and continuous improvement across respiratory and cardiology services. Your work will directly impact patient outcomes, service reliability, and organisational performance, supporting the our strategic goals and ensuring compliance with national standards. You will collaborate with a counterpart in HIOWH responsible for radiology accreditation and benefit from structured support, including training and access to the South East CDC Accreditation Peer Support Group.

Working for our organisation University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

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 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 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 Able to work between sites - RSH, Solent, Lymington and from home as required

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria BSc / MSc Or equivalent plus management qualification/ experience Desirable criteria Experience/ knowledge of Quality Management Systems IQIPS assessor trained Evidence of continuing professional development supporting the role of IQIPS lead Experience 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