CDC Accreditation Manager

Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. 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 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: As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. This role has the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. We are open to discussing flexibility in the hours you work. UHS employees enjoy NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and 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. Living costs are 20% lower than London and there are 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications and Experience Essential: 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; experience in developing SOPs and departmental protocols; ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing timelines and priorities effectively; ability to travel between sites (RSH, SGH, Lymington, Romsey, Hythe) and work remotely as needed. Desirable: IQIPS assessor trained; experience/knowledge of Quality Management Systems; experience of clinical audit; knowledge interaction with internal/external departments to facilitate/validate evidence collection for IQIPS; ability to coach/share quality improvement tools with departments to facilitate IQIPS accreditation. Additional Requirements Ability to travel between sites (RSH, SGH, Lymington, Romsey, Hythe) and work remotely as needed. Trust Values Patients First Always Improving Working Together > Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Project Management and Information Technology Hospitals and Health Care (Industry) #J-18808-Ljbffr