Quality and Accreditation Lead in Suffolk

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to lead on Quality and QSI accreditation of the ESNEFT Medical Imaging department. You will be required to have a 'can do' attitude and be able to foster excellent relationships with colleague and other departments. This post is permanent. Full time and part-time hours will be considered.QSI accreditation is available to imaging services across the UK both within and outside the NHS. Accreditation is the formal recognition that an imaging service provider has demonstrated that it has an organizational competence to deliver against key performance measures. These measures require the department to achieve high standard of service in relation to patient centred care and choice, safety, fit for-purpose facilities and clinical practices. The standards are endorsed by the Royal college of radiologists and the Society and College of Radiographers.You will need to inspire the team and provide confidence that the accreditation process is progressing and will be maintained post accreditation. This is a cross-site role covering both our Colchester & Ipswich Hospital locations and Community hospitals.Main duties of the jobTo manage and supervise the accreditation and quality processes in the Medical Imaging services, carrying out the required management and leadership tasks to support and maintain the accreditation processesTo maintain accreditation and liaise with UKAS with regards required annual submissionsThe duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of ESNEFT, which the Trust may amend from time to time.About usWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homesWe are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staffWe pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working optionsAlong with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of servicesOur philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patientsWe are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patientsIf you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from youFind out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8ADetailsDate posted01 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number432-HR747-26Job locationsColchester and Ipswich Hospitals and Community SitesColchester and IpswichCO4 5JLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description Job description Job responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job descriptionPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalent experience in the workplaceDesirableRelevant post grad courses Experience EssentialProven experience in a radiology departmentExperience of working at a senior level within a radiology service.Current experience of managing a complex area of work and leading a multi-disciplinary team.Current experience of staff management in MDT workingDesirableExperiencing chairing meetingsInvolvement with devising and implementing competency frameworks for staff trainingExperience of investigating DATIX incidents and managing outcomesHCPC registered Knowledge EssentialKnowledge and understanding of Clinical & Radiation Governance relevant to imaging and managing a modality area.Awareness of the legal responsibilities of a radiology service to patients, service users, and staff.Knowledge of current issues within healthcare and radiography.Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.DesirableAble to demonstrate involvement with implementing new processes, project management or introduction and managing training for implementation of new equipment in clinical working Person Specification Qualifications EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalent experience in the workplaceDesirableRelevant post grad courses Experience EssentialProven experience in a radiology departmentExperience of working at a senior level within a radiology service.Current experience of managing a complex area of work and leading a multi-disciplinary team.Current experience of staff management in MDT workingDesirableExperiencing chairing meetingsInvolvement with devising and implementing competency frameworks for staff trainingExperience of investigating DATIX incidents and managing outcomesHCPC registered Knowledge EssentialKnowledge and understanding of Clinical & Radiation Governance relevant to imaging and managing a modality area.Awareness of the legal responsibilities of a radiology service to patients, service users, and staff.Knowledge of current issues within healthcare and radiography.Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.DesirableAble to demonstrate involvement with implementing new processes, project management or introduction and managing training for implementation of new equipment in clinical workingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressColchester and Ipswich Hospitals and Community SitesColchester and IpswichCO4 5JLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressColchester and Ipswich Hospitals and Community SitesColchester and IpswichCO4 5JLUnited KingdomEmployer's website