Band 6 Quality Manager
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Job summary
This is an exciting new role based within Medical Physics, linking closely to the team focussed on Quality, Governance and UKAS Accreditation based within the UHB Imaging service. We are looking for a quality systems specialist to lead the quality management activities of the UHB Medical Physics teams. This role will be supported by the speciality and personal development opportunities will be available to the successful candidate.
Initial focus -- for the first 6 months -- will be the maintenance of current ISO9001 certifications (In Radiation Protection, Radiotherapy Physics and Clinical Scientific Computing). Focus will then be to establish and drive the UKAS Accreditation for our Positron Emission Tomography (PET) service, which is part of Nuclear Medicine.
The post holder will be proactive, self motivated with skills that give attention to detail. You will be experienced in administration for healthcare organisations. A passion for quality systems (ISO9001 or UKAS) is essential. You will have experience in quality audit and be competent with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word). The post holder will be professional and clear in communication verbally, via telephone, email or letter. It is worth noting that specialist knowledge within Medical Physics is not required to apply for this post.
The post will be a full time position with opportunities for flexible working and some degree of remote working will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of the management teams of Nuclear Medicine and RRPPS, ensuring accurate information is available and recorded; monitoring the implementation of any agreed actions which need to be undertaken to ensure targets are met. As a key member of the team they will be required to;
*Support the Heads of RRPPS and Nuclear Medicine Services to disseminate the outcomes of internal and/or external audits, coordinate and participate in internal audits,
*Analyse and communicate complex data using a variety of different means i.e. verbal, written, presentation,
*Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System.
*Assist in facilitating external accreditation inspections.
*Give presentations and deliver training sessions to various staff groups related to the compliance and governance frameworks.
Working under their own initiative, with minimal guidance from the Heads of Services, the post holder will be expected to prioritise their workload, interpret relevant policies in order to achieve expected work tasks and outcomes within agreed deadlines.
A strong link is anticipated with the Quality and Governance lead of the UHB Imaging service.
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Details
Date posted
21 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1070886PM
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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