Opportunity to support and implement governance processes that directly impact patient care and safety in a critical healthcare department.
Engagement with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaboration and communication skills while working towards common goals in quality improvement.
Involvement in a wide range of imaging modalities, providing diverse experiences and opportunities for professional growth within the radiology field.
Access to extensive learning and development opportunities, supporting continuous professional development and career advancement.
Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days rising to 33 days), allowing for a good work-life balance and personal time.
Participation in the NHS Pension Scheme, providing long-term financial security and benefits for retirement.
The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Radiology Quality Coordinator to support the implementation and monitoring of governance processes within their Radiology department, which provides essential imaging services across various modalities. The role involves maintaining accurate records related to quality and safety, coordinating investigations of incidents, participating in clinical governance meetings, and ensuring compliance with audits and action plans. Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills are essential, as the post holder will interact with both clinical and non-clinical staff and contribute to the management of the Q-Pulse system.
The position offers various benefits, including access to the NHS Pension Scheme, flexible leave options, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants interested in making a significant impact on the delivery of safe and high-quality care in a multidisciplinary setting are encouraged to apply. For further inquiries, candidates can contact Rebecca Kranz, the Radiology Quality Manager.
The position offers various benefits, including access to the NHS Pension Scheme, flexible leave options, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants interested in making a significant impact on the delivery of safe and high-quality care in a multidisciplinary setting are encouraged to apply. For further inquiries, candidates can contact Rebecca Kranz, the Radiology Quality Manager.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, with an interest in quality and improvement to join the team, supporting the implementation and monitoring of robust governance processes across the Radiology service.
Radiology is a large, multidisciplinary department providing high quality imaging services across a range of modalities, including x-ray, fluoroscopy, DEXA, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and vascular imaging. Around 90% of patients will have some form of imaging during their care, and so efficient, safe and person-centred services are integral to many pathways. Our services operate across multiple sites, with 24/7 CT and x-ray services at York and Scarborough.
The post holder should be organised, willing to learn and have the ability to adapt to new demands. They will liaise closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in the wider multidisciplinary team to meet deadlines, so excellent communication skills are required with the ability to motivate, influence and negotiate. Good IT, presentation and report-writing skills are also essential.
Required
The post holder will be required to support an effective governance framework to ensure the delivery of safe and high quality care. This includes:
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Kranz Job title: Radiology Quality Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Radiology is a large, multidisciplinary department providing high quality imaging services across a range of modalities, including x-ray, fluoroscopy, DEXA, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and vascular imaging. Around 90% of patients will have some form of imaging during their care, and so efficient, safe and person-centred services are integral to many pathways. Our services operate across multiple sites, with 24/7 CT and x-ray services at York and Scarborough.
The post holder should be organised, willing to learn and have the ability to adapt to new demands. They will liaise closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in the wider multidisciplinary team to meet deadlines, so excellent communication skills are required with the ability to motivate, influence and negotiate. Good IT, presentation and report-writing skills are also essential.
Required
The post holder will be required to support an effective governance framework to ensure the delivery of safe and high quality care. This includes:
- Maintaining accurate records and robust evidence of quality and safety matters for inclusion in reports, information requests, investigations and inspection visits. This includes, but is not limited to, the Radiology risk register, clinical audit schedule and non-medical referrer reviews.
- Co-ordinating and providing monitoring of compliance with timescales for the investigation of incidents and Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) investigations.
- Participating in local clinical governance and other relevant meetings, keeping accurate records where required.
- Collating and monitoring the completion of action plans resulting from incidents, audits and inspections.
- Developing sound knowledge of the Q-Pulse system, with the view to creating user accounts, delivering training and maintaining an efficient system of document control.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Kranz Job title: Radiology Quality Manager Email address: Telephone number:
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