CDC Accreditation Manager

Job OverviewUniversity 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 jobAre 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 organisationAs one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesAs 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 specificationQualifications / Training RequiredEssential criteriaBSc / MSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent plus management qualification/ experienceEvidence of continuing professional development supporting the role of IQIPS leadDesirable criteriaIQIPS assessor trainedExperience/ knowledge of Quality Management SystemsPrevious or Relevant Experience NecessaryEssential criteriaDetailed knowledge of the IQIPS standards V2.1 2023Awareness and understanding of the requirements of IQIPS accreditationHigh level knowledge of a wide range of tests and techniques performed by Clinical PhysiologistsPrevious experience of creating SOPs and departmental protocolsService Improvement experienceExperience of quality and leadershipDesirable criteriaAble to coach/share quality improvement tools with departments to facilitate IQIPS accreditationExperience of clinical auditKnowledge and interaction with internal/external departments to facilitate/validate evidence collection for IQIPSTrust ValuesEssential criteriaPatients FirstAlways ImprovingWorking Together