Quality Manager

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced individual to join the Pathology Services Management Team for Barnsley and Rotherham Integrated Laboratory Services (BRILS).

To maintain our excellent standards we focus heavily on ensuring our dedicated staff have the best support and training available to continually improve services delivering development opportunities for the right candidates to further develop their skills and ambition.

The main responsibility of the Quality Manager is the maintenance and development of the Pathology Departments Quality Management System to ISO15189 standards, working across the disciplines of Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, (collectively Blood Sciences), Microbiology and Cellular Pathology (including the Mortuary). You must have a working knowledge of the relevant legislation and standards that apply within these areas and the organisations that monitor compliance against these, including MHRA, HTA, HSE and UKAS (CPA) requirements. You will be a key figure within Clinical Governance of Pathology and undertake the role of Health and Safety Officer. The post is hosted at Rotherham Hospital.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic individual with drive and ambition who will be professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team.

You must have knowledge of the major disciplines, educated to MSc or equivalent level, having excellent organisation, communication and influencing skills and preferably be HCPC registered.

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is one of five Trusts involved in the formation of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Network. A collaborative Network will also provide rewarding jobs and career opportunities for all staff. A hub and spoke operating model has been agreed which will ultimately lead to the consolidation of services across SYB. As work progresses to establish the Network, staff will be consulted about proposals that may involve them.

For further information please contact Annette Davis-Green, Pathology Business and Service Manager, on 01226 432787, 01709 424023 or 07825 194 957

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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