Job summary
Quality Manager JACIE and QPIDs, BMT and Immunology (Band 8A) - 22.5 hours per week
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is a globally renowned children's hospital, championing innovation across more than 60 clinical specialties and providing ground-breaking treatments for the rarest and most complex conditions to sick children at home and abroad.
We are based in central London close to Oxford Circus, Convent Garden, Leicester Square and St Pancras International for Eurostar and travel to Europe so you'll be at the heart of the action as you take your quality assurance skills to the next level.
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our enthusiastic and friendly teams in the BMT and Immunology departments as Quality Manager. The Departments are two of the largest paediatric units in the country with national and international recognition in many of the specialist services it provides. You will be working as part of the team in our Blood, Cells and Cancer Division. You will be providing high-level quality assurance support to consultants, junior doctors and clinical nursespecialists.
In addition to support from the Cell Therapy Laboratory Manager you will also be supported by the Trust Quality and Audit Teams.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be a key member of the Quality management team, they will help maintain the QM System as well as leading and supporting Quality management initiatives. In developing and implementing governance and regulatory frameworks and processes, they will continuously monitor and improve the quality of care that we provide. The post holder will also be expected to fulfill QM training responsibilities, complete audits, manage document control and support various quality and clinical governance meetings.
The post-holder will play a central role in ensuring BMT/CART unit adheres to JACIE standards and in preparation for four yearly physical inspections and mid-accreditation audit inspections. JACIE is an international standard for Haemopoietic Cellular Therapy covering treatment's Clinical, Collection and Processing aspects. GOSH has been accredited since 2014, with CART added in 2018, and recently had our second reaccreditation inspection.
As Quality Manager, your work will help ensure that we are making a difference to the lives of the children we care for and support our colleagues who are at the front line of providing their care. Why we are recruiting: The current post holder has decided to retire, and we are looking to maintain and improve our excellent system developed over the last decade. There will be opportunities to make a significant impact on our future direction.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- GOSH Always Values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Relevant post-graduate training in management or quality management
- Relevant qualification in project management e.g. PRINCE2, or equivalent experience
- Proficient in relevant database systems (e.g., QPulse or other QMS systems)
Desirable
- Masters level education or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience in quality management
- Experienced in or knowledgeable of the NHS concept of 'Clinical Governance'
- A proven track record in working for a complex organisation including experience in change management
- Experience in hosting or participating in regulatory inspections
- Protocol/policy development and implementation
Desirable
- Previous experience of JACIE systems
- Proven track record of successfully delivering quality management projects
- Previous experience in the NHS
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good time and people management skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to board level and to external stakeholders
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organisation and externally
- Ability to effectively plan, organise and prioritise own work and the work of others
- Innovative approach to complex problem solving
- Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Shares information and good practice appropriately
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- GOSH Always Values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Relevant post-graduate training in management or quality management
- Relevant qualification in project management e.g. PRINCE2, or equivalent experience
- Proficient in relevant database systems (e.g., QPulse or other QMS systems)
Desirable
- Masters level education or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience in quality management
- Experienced in or knowledgeable of the NHS concept of 'Clinical Governance'
- A proven track record in working for a complex organisation including experience in change management
- Experience in hosting or participating in regulatory inspections
- Protocol/policy development and implementation
Desirable
- Previous experience of JACIE systems
- Proven track record of successfully delivering quality management projects
- Previous experience in the NHS
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good time and people management skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to board level and to external stakeholders
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organisation and externally
- Ability to effectively plan, organise and prioritise own work and the work of others
- Innovative approach to complex problem solving
- Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Shares information and good practice appropriately
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
