Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 331-K19210925
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Westmorland General Hospital
- Town
- Kendal
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum and Subject to Job Evaluation
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Quality Standard for Imaging Lead
NHS AfC: Band 7
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
Our Imaging Quality and Service Improvement (QSI) Lead works alongside the Radiology Team Leads and supervisors to facilitate the effective delivery of clinical governance through robust quality management within the departmental clinical governance framework.
This role is responsible for assuring patient safety and that Imaging clinical practice is in keeping with evidence-based practice, clinical guidelines, professional recommendations, and implementation of national directives. A key aspect of this role supports patient experience and facilitates patient partnership in service evaluation and redesign.
The post is awaiting Job Evaluation - predicted Band 7.
Main duties of the job
This role requires specialist knowledge and significant experience in radiology quality improvement, specifically relating to the implementation and coordination of the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) accreditation.
The post holder is responsible for leading service-wide quality initiatives, interpreting audit data, engaging with regulatory bodies such as CQC and QSI, and overseeing document control and compliance systems. The role also involves chairing meetings, training staff, and contributing to strategic planning and policy development across the service.
This role is responsible for the clinical governance activities within the imaging department, including management of incidents, associated improvement actions, and departmental risk register.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in healthcare or relevant subject (e.g. Radiography, Healthcare Management, Quality Improvement)
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to quality improvement/governance
Desirable criteria
- Formal training in QSI, governance, or quality improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, QI leadership)
- Project or change management training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience working at a senior level within a Radiology or Imaging department
- Experience of leading or supporting QSI accreditation or other healthcare quality standards
- Experience of leading audits and analysing service performance
- Experience of facilitating or chairing meetings with multi-disciplinary staff
- Experience in project management and delivering service improvements
- Experience of staff supervision, training, or mentorship
Desirable criteria
- Experience of liaising with external regulatory or accreditation bodies (e.g. CQC, UKAS)
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- In-depth knowledge of the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) framework and accreditation process
- Awareness of national healthcare quality standards, governance processes, and audit methodology
- Understanding of radiology workflows and documentation processes
- Knowledge of document control, outcome measures, and audit cycles
- Understanding of clinical governance, risk assessment, and incident review processes
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all staff levels
- Ability to organise, prioritise, and manage own workload and multiple projects
- Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online systems
- Analytical and report-writing skills
- Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Able to train and coach others in quality-related processes
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel as required
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Willing to attend meetings across sites or off-site as needed
- Commitment to patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Park
- Job title
- Head of Radiology FGH & WGH
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01229 870870
- Additional information
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