Quality & Governance Superintendent Radiographer

Governance and Quality Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the Radiology governance agenda across all Trust sites, ensuring robust systems for quality, safety, and risk management. Support implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), overseeing timely investigation, documentation, and learning from incidents. Maintain oversight of Radiology risk registers, Datix incidents, complaints, and claims, ensuring themes are identified and action plans are implemented. Support the development, review, and harmonisation of Radiology policies, procedures, and protocols across all sites. Monitor adherence to IR(ME)R and IRR 2017 regulations, working closely with Radiation Protection Advisors and Medical Physics Experts. Facilitate regular Radiology governance meetings, including preparation of agendas, reports, and action logs. Promote a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement through regular feedback and shared learning across modalities. Quality Improvement and Audit Support delivery of the Trusts clinical governance and quality improvement framework within Radiology. Lead or contribute to clinical audits, service evaluations, and peer review processes to drive service enhancement. Collaborate with the Patient Outcomes Team and Radiology leads to ensure data collection and reporting supports improvement initiatives. Ensure audit outcomes and governance findings are translated into meaningful, sustainable service changes. Promote innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement and sharing best practice across modalities and sites. Education and Training Provide education and mentorship to staff on governance, quality, and patient safety principles. Support staff to understand their roles in incident reporting, duty of candour, and quality improvement. Deliver training sessions and debriefs following incidents or audits to embed lessons learned and strengthen governance awareness. Collaborate with Education Leads to develop and maintain training materials and resources relevant to governance and compliance. Contribute to the induction of new staff, ensuring awareness of Radiology quality systems and processes. Communication and Collaboration Work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead for Governance, Head of Imaging Services, and Divisional Governance Teams to ensure alignment with Trust priorities. Act as a point of contact for governance-related queries, providing expert advice and guidance to Radiology staff and managers. Prepare concise, accurate reports for governance meetings, divisional boards, and external regulators. Liaise with internal and external partners including CQC, NHSE, and South East London Diagnostics Collaborative as required. Promote open communication within Radiology, ensuring that safety alerts, key updates, and learning from incidents are widely shared. Professional Responsibilities Maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Adhere to the professional and ethical standards set by the Society and College of Radiographers. Model the Trusts values Kind, Respectful, Team and act as a visible ambassador for a just and learning culture. Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection, information governance, and safeguarding requirements. Undertake regular CPD and reflective practice to maintain up-to-date knowledge of governance, quality, and regulatory developments. General Duties Comply with all Trust policies and procedures, including infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding. Contribute to departmental initiatives that promote inclusion, sustainability, and staff wellbeing. Hold and regularly check a Trust-issued @nhs.net email account to ensure timely communication. Take personal responsibility for promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery. Support the Head of Imaging Services and Clinical Director in ensuring Radiology services meet regulatory and quality standards across all sites. Infection Control All employees are expected to follow infection prevention and control protocols and maintain high hygiene standards, in line with the Trusts Infection Control Policy and the National Code of Practice. Safeguarding All staff must complete mandatory safeguarding training and be familiar with internal safeguarding processes. Concerns must be reported in accordance with Trust policy.