Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to work within the Salisbury Fertility Centre (SFC) team, to develop, implement, provide and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) for the service.
This is a 12 month fixed term role covering maternity leave for 22.5 hours.
The successful candidate will monitor and coordinate the management of safety, risk and governance in accordance with Trust policy and the quality standards led down by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA).
The Quality Manager will work autonomously within departmental policies and procedures and in line with the Trust's values and behaviours.
Main duties of the job
The Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring the centre's QMS is in accordance with the requirements of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act, the HFEA Code of Practice and licence conditions.
The role will work with clinical leads on the development and implementation of clinical policies and guidance in line with both local and national requirements (HFEA national licencing authority) within the HFEA 9th Code of Practice (CoP) and any subsequent amendments to the CoP, indirectly determining clinical patient care.
They will be responsible for the design and maintenance of ongoing audit protocol in the department and the delivery and presentation of internal and external audit reports for the service.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Job description
Essential
- The post holder must have a recognised BSc Degree as a minimum qualification as well as expertise in Quality Management, ideally gained through working in a UK Licensed Fertility Centre or NHS Trust.
- Demonstrable skills of problem solving
- Experience of data analysis and ability to produce clear and concise statistical reports
- Detailed knowledge of standard IT packages.
- Ability to prepare and deliver training and data to a variety of audiences.
- Excellent IT skills. Computing / spreadsheet application. Competence in the use of IT programmes e.g. Microsoft Office, electronic patient records, Q-Pulse, i-passport, PRISM, Internet etc.
- Good management, planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills, teaching and presentation skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Good leadership qualities. Able to motivate and direct others
- A working knowledge of relevant CQC legislation
- Experience of project management
- Knowledge of NHS systems
- Experience of using published evidence to underpin service delivery
- Experience in Clinical Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
- Good analytical and judgement skills applied to interpretation of results, problem solving and policy development
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
Desirable
- Masters level or equivalent experience
- Professional registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or another professional body
- Underpinning theoretical and academic scientific knowledge to Master's level
- Qualification in NHS Risk management or relevant training and experience
- Further qualification in the field of quality management.
- Experience of Quality systems and their management (ideally gained through working in a UK Licensed Fertility Centre or NHS Trust).
- Experience of managing staff and change management.
- Comprehensive understanding of principles and application of quality management with awareness of current guidelines, regulatory and accreditation requirements that apply to HFEA-licensed centres.
- Detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical laboratory procedures within the department
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) to demonstrate specialist knowledge
Person Specification
Job description
Essential
- The post holder must have a recognised BSc Degree as a minimum qualification as well as expertise in Quality Management, ideally gained through working in a UK Licensed Fertility Centre or NHS Trust.
- Demonstrable skills of problem solving
- Experience of data analysis and ability to produce clear and concise statistical reports
- Detailed knowledge of standard IT packages.
- Ability to prepare and deliver training and data to a variety of audiences.
- Excellent IT skills. Computing / spreadsheet application. Competence in the use of IT programmes e.g. Microsoft Office, electronic patient records, Q-Pulse, i-passport, PRISM, Internet etc.
- Good management, planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills, teaching and presentation skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Good leadership qualities. Able to motivate and direct others
- A working knowledge of relevant CQC legislation
- Experience of project management
- Knowledge of NHS systems
- Experience of using published evidence to underpin service delivery
- Experience in Clinical Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
- Good analytical and judgement skills applied to interpretation of results, problem solving and policy development
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
Desirable
- Masters level or equivalent experience
- Professional registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or another professional body
- Underpinning theoretical and academic scientific knowledge to Master's level
- Qualification in NHS Risk management or relevant training and experience
- Further qualification in the field of quality management.
- Experience of Quality systems and their management (ideally gained through working in a UK Licensed Fertility Centre or NHS Trust).
- Experience of managing staff and change management.
- Comprehensive understanding of principles and application of quality management with awareness of current guidelines, regulatory and accreditation requirements that apply to HFEA-licensed centres.
- Detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical laboratory procedures within the department
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) to demonstrate specialist knowledge
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
