Job summary
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, self motivated Quality Manager within CHFT's Pathology Department to work alongside the exsisting Quality Manager for 2 days per week. The Pathology Department is across two hospital sites (Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital) and all areas of the pathology sevice are currently UKAS accredited.
We are looking for a qualified HCPC Biomedical Scientist who has previous quality management experience and is looking to specialise in overall quality management at the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Ensuring ongoing compliance with UKAS, relevant ISO, MHRA Blood Safety and Quality Regulations, and HTA accreditation bodies, supported by and part of the pathology quality management team.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience of pathology quality management, well developed interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate with other members of the team and be registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist. The department is commited to the training and development of all staff.
The successful candidate will ensure the implementation, development and maintenance of the pathology quality management system (QMS) and its correct functioning is in line with Trust Policy and all standards laid down by external regulators and assessment organisations.
About us
CHFT employs more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder working alongside the exsisting quality manager is responsible for the management, development and maintenance of the QMS for all departemtns within Pathology.
Acting as a member of the senior management team the post holder will be required to work autonomously to develop a QMS and all associated policies to support all acreditation and regulatory requirements across all pathology disciiplines.
To be responsible for the training and development and continual assessment of all staff both clinical and managerial in the QMS relevant to their individual scopes of practice.
To provide leadership, specialist advice and direction to all pathology and Trust staff on matters relating to accreditation, governance, and quality assurance within Pathology on such quality initiaitves as are deemed necessary to achieve and maintain compliance with UKAS, relevant ISO. MHRA Blood Safety and Quality Regulations and Human Tissue Act requirements.
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder working alongside the exsisting quality manager is responsible for the management, development and maintenance of the QMS for all departemtns within Pathology.
Acting as a member of the senior management team the post holder will be required to work autonomously to develop a QMS and all associated policies to support all acreditation and regulatory requirements across all pathology disciiplines.
To be responsible for the training and development and continual assessment of all staff both clinical and managerial in the QMS relevant to their individual scopes of practice.
To provide leadership, specialist advice and direction to all pathology and Trust staff on matters relating to accreditation, governance, and quality assurance within Pathology on such quality initiaitves as are deemed necessary to achieve and maintain compliance with UKAS, relevant ISO. MHRA Blood Safety and Quality Regulations and Human Tissue Act requirements.
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifcaitons/Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Relevant Master's Degree or Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent
- Quality Management Qualification (IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice - Quality Management or equivalent)
- Leadership/management qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Quality Management Qualification (IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice - Quality Management or equivalent)
- Chartered Scientist Status (CSci)
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential
- Extensive experience working as a senior scientist in Pathology
- Experience in Quality Management System development and continual improvement
- Experience in Accreditation assessments and Regulatory inspection visits across Pathology Disciplines
- Experience of development and delivery of education & training strategies and programmes.
- Demonstrable experience in writing complex technical reports for example management reviews.
- Completed audit training.
- Completed training for trainers
- Able to use a variety of packages to analyse and present data and generate reports (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Power Point)
- Expert knowledge of ISO 15189
- Working knowledge of closely related ISO standards such as 17043 and 17025
- Working knowledge of COSHH regulations and approved code of practice
- Change Control and Validation Systems
- Risk assessment and risk management
Desirable
- Advanced root cause methodologies
- Working knowledge of other Health and Safety legislation
- Working knowledge of the UK guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services in the UK (Red Book)
- Working knowledge of the UK guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services in the UK (Red Book)
Communication and Relationships (including Management Responsibilities)
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to maintain concentration for long periods for example during external audits and inspections.
- Ability to sit or standing in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working day whilst auditing, writing reports or use of microscopes for example
- Ability to write extensive reports and executive summaries for the understanding of wide audiences.
- Strong influencing and leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - able to form working relationships at all levels.
- Ability to use accurate fine measurement devices such as microscopes, graticules callipers and an ability to undertake in-house calibrations and performance checks.
Person Specification
Qualifcaitons/Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Relevant Master's Degree or Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent
- Quality Management Qualification (IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice - Quality Management or equivalent)
- Leadership/management qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Quality Management Qualification (IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice - Quality Management or equivalent)
- Chartered Scientist Status (CSci)
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential
- Extensive experience working as a senior scientist in Pathology
- Experience in Quality Management System development and continual improvement
- Experience in Accreditation assessments and Regulatory inspection visits across Pathology Disciplines
- Experience of development and delivery of education & training strategies and programmes.
- Demonstrable experience in writing complex technical reports for example management reviews.
- Completed audit training.
- Completed training for trainers
- Able to use a variety of packages to analyse and present data and generate reports (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Power Point)
- Expert knowledge of ISO 15189
- Working knowledge of closely related ISO standards such as 17043 and 17025
- Working knowledge of COSHH regulations and approved code of practice
- Change Control and Validation Systems
- Risk assessment and risk management
Desirable
- Advanced root cause methodologies
- Working knowledge of other Health and Safety legislation
- Working knowledge of the UK guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services in the UK (Red Book)
- Working knowledge of the UK guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services in the UK (Red Book)
Communication and Relationships (including Management Responsibilities)
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to maintain concentration for long periods for example during external audits and inspections.
- Ability to sit or standing in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working day whilst auditing, writing reports or use of microscopes for example
- Ability to write extensive reports and executive summaries for the understanding of wide audiences.
- Strong influencing and leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - able to form working relationships at all levels.
- Ability to use accurate fine measurement devices such as microscopes, graticules callipers and an ability to undertake in-house calibrations and performance checks.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary - Acre Street - Lindley
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
