Job summary
The Pathology Quality lead will support the North Kent pathology Service (NKPS) and aligned Dartford and Gravesham Pathology services such as; Point of Care Testing (PoCT) Services with the development of the Quality Management Systems (QMS), maintenance of quality systems, pathways and quality and risk aspects and functionality of Operational Pathology.
The Quality Lead will work closely with the Laboratory Management Team, and nominated discipline Quality Leads to ensure that NKPS meets existing and future regulatory and accreditation requirements for all accrediting bodes and regulators. Key external bodies include United Kingdom Accreditation Services [UK] Limited (UKAS), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Modern methods of Quality Management, and of quality and process control, are central to effective Pathology services; they are also vital to clinical governance, health and safety and risk management within those services. Quality lies at the heart of the delivery of Pathology services.
Main duties of the job
As part of the quality team which supports the overall Directorate agenda, the Pathology Quality Lead is central to co-maintaining an approach to excellence and quality ethos within Pathology, and will be required to support the development the quality management system and enthuse other laboratory staff in the use of such systems.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Details
Date posted
15 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-6636615-B
Job locations
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth wood road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth wood road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
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