IQIPS Accreditation Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newmarket, CB8 7JG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

Programme and Project Management Provide strategic leadership for the multi-site IQIPS accreditation programme across Cardiology and Respiratory Healthcare Sciences. Develop, implement and maintain the accreditation programme, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales and national standards. Lead complex programmes involving multiple workstreams, monitoring risks, dependencies, milestones and organisational priorities. Develop programme plans, performance indicators and reporting frameworks to ensure delivery of accreditation objectives. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across organisational boundaries to deliver programme outcomes. Governance and Service Development Lead the development, implementation and continuous review of governance frameworks, policies, standard operating procedures and quality management systems required to achieve and maintain IQIPS accreditation. Develop new governance processes where required and ensure accreditation standards are embedded into routine operational practice. Recommend and implement service improvements arising from accreditation assessments, audits and quality reviews. Influence service redesign and organisational development to ensure long-term compliance with national accreditation standards. Quality Improvement and Audit Develop and oversee a comprehensive audit programme to monitor compliance with IQIPS standards. Analyse complex quality, governance and performance information to identify risks, trends, gaps and opportunities for improvement. Lead service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement programmes across Physiological Sciences. Ensure findings from audits and reviews are translated into measurable service improvements. Communication and Stakeholder Management Communicate highly complex, sensitive and occasionally contentious information to consultants, senior managers, multidisciplinary teams and external accreditation bodies. Present complex reports and assurance updates to Senior Management Teams, Clinical Governance Committees and other Trust governance groups. Negotiate agreement on service changes, influence decision-making and secure engagement from stakeholders where resistance to change may exist. Act as the principal point of contact for IQIPS accreditation within the Trust. Leadership and Workforce Development Provide professional leadership and specialist advice on IQIPS accreditation, governance and quality improvement. Support service managers and clinical leaders in implementing organisational change programmes. Design, facilitate and deliver specialist education and training relating to accreditation standards, governance processes and quality management systems. Coach and support multidisciplinary teams to embed continuous quality improvement within routine practice. Financial and Resource Management Ensure the effective and efficient use of programme resources to deliver accreditation objectives. Contribute to financial planning, resource allocation and business planning associated with accreditation delivery. Identify opportunities for service efficiencies and improved value for money while maintaining compliance with accreditation standards. Information and Performance Management Develop and maintain robust systems for recording, monitoring and reporting accreditation performance. Ensure the accuracy, integrity and security of accreditation documentation, audit records and Quality Management System information. Produce complex performance reports, dashboards and assurance documentation for senior management and governance committees. Risk Management Act as the Trust Lead for IQIPS accreditation risks. Identify, assess and manage strategic and operational risks associated with accreditation. Develop mitigation plans and monitor implementation to ensure compliance with organisational governance arrangements.

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