Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a conscientious experienced Biomedical Scientist, already working at Band 7/8a level, who has considerable proven experience of managing a Quality Management System (QMS) and working closely with staff at all levels to help embed a quality ethos into our ISO 15189:2012 accredited laboratories.
Applicants should be qualified to M-level, supported by qualifications in quality management with proven experience using statistical packages and Microsoft Office packages. Familiarity in the use and manipulation of the Q-Pulse document management system is also highly desirable.
The Quality Manager is an integral part of the overall Blood Sciences Laboratory management team. They will be responsible for the administration, monitoring, implementation, development, and co-ordination of the QMS for all Blood Science disciplines on all sites of West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. They will act closely with the Pathology Quality Manager to develop the QMS within Blood Sciences.
Main duties of the job
They will act as Quality Manager for our Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Immunology, POCT, Laboratory Anti-coagulation services, and Phlebotomy services.
Through the processes they control and develop, the Quality Manager will be expected to provide the reassurances required ensuring that clinical governance and risk management within Blood Sciences is controlled and compliant to relevant accreditation standards and regulatory bodies.
The post holder will be an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual with excellent attention to detail. They will have excellent communication & interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to work with staff at all levels both internal and external to the organisation. You will be able to work as part of a team and understand how vital maintaining good staff/ customer relationships and providing high levels of service are in a Pathology laboratory environment.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
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If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have substantial experience of operating a Quality Management System including undertaking audits and document control processes and will be expected have played a significant role in the lead up to, and during, a UKAS assessment against international standards and a MHRA inspection against Blood Safety and Quality Regulation.
Experience in leading meetings, preparing agendas, and producing minutes is also required.
Full information is given in the accompanying job description and person specification.
The hours are full time, notionally between 08:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday, although variation in start/finish times are open to review, and the position is substantive.
As part of the interview process you will be expected to give a presentation. The title will be provided to short-listed applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have substantial experience of operating a Quality Management System including undertaking audits and document control processes and will be expected have played a significant role in the lead up to, and during, a UKAS assessment against international standards and a MHRA inspection against Blood Safety and Quality Regulation.
Experience in leading meetings, preparing agendas, and producing minutes is also required.
Full information is given in the accompanying job description and person specification.
The hours are full time, notionally between 08:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday, although variation in start/finish times are open to review, and the position is substantive.
As part of the interview process you will be expected to give a presentation. The title will be provided to short-listed applicants.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the Job Description
Essential
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the Job Description
Essential
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
