Quality Manager

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the role of Pathology Quality Manager, based at Harrogate District Hospital. The Pathology team is well regarded having an excellent reputation with service users. The focus of the department is on delivery of a high-quality service with patients at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to achieve excellence every time.

The Quality Manager has overall responsibility for the development, maintenance, and ongoing function of the Pathology Quality Management System and compliance with ISO15189, ISO22870, Human Tissue Act and Blood Safety Quality Regulations 2005.

We are looking for a candidate with HCPC-registration as a Biomedical Scientist, with substantial knowledge and experience of the accreditation and regulatory requirements of a pathology service. The candidate would have a Master's level qualification, FIBMS or equivalent experience. A Quality Management qualification would be an advantage.

A key member of the senior management team and working closely with other senior leaders, the Quality Manager leads the quality and governance agenda, working collaboratively with operational teams to deliver a high-quality and safe service.

Main duties of the job

The Pathology Quality Manager -

Has overall responsibility for the development & operation of the Quality Management System (primarily to ensure compliance with ISO15189, ISO22870 and Blood Safety Quality Regulations 2005) and their practical implementation within the Harrogate Pathology Department.
Is responsible for the development of associated policies, monitoring their effects and that of the Quality Management System on achievement of national targets by the Pathology service and the Trust.
Provides professional guidance and interpretation on a range of national standards and guidelines in Quality Management, to Pathology and to the Trust.
Provides expert advice to clinicians and senior managers in the area of Quality Management.
Coordinates the Pathology team of discipline specific quality leads in planning quality management system implementation, including distribution of related tasks, offering advice and guidance as required.

The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week .

The successful candidate will also head up a small Quality team in ensuring that the service is fully compliant with all relevant accreditation and regulatory requirements. There is a need to regularly work alongside other Quality team colleagues within the wider joint venture service, with an aim to explore opportunities for shared learning and continuous quality improvement.

About us

The Harrogate laboratory is part of a joint venture pathology service, Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP, which is an innovative arrangement between Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high-quality pathology service through collaboration for the benefit of patient and service users.

The department holds full UKAS accreditation and utilises QPULSE document management system.

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-1411C-A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position please find the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

A visit to the laboratory is strongly recommended. For a full description of duties and person specification, please see the job description.

Proposed interview date: Wed 11thSeptember.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position please find the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

A visit to the laboratory is strongly recommended. For a full description of duties and person specification, please see the job description.

Proposed interview date: Wed 11thSeptember.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC Registration as BMS
Appropriate quality management qualification
Experience in leading audit, document control, incident management and investigation
At least 5 years post MSc experience working in a senior role within a UKAS accredited Pathology service

Desirable

Health and safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH
Management qualification of training
Formal training in root cause analysis / Human Factors
Experience of working in a UKAS accredited Laboratory

Experience

Essential

Working in a UKAS accredited laboratory
Q-Pulse experience
Audit experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC Registration as BMS
Appropriate quality management qualification
Experience in leading audit, document control, incident management and investigation
At least 5 years post MSc experience working in a senior role within a UKAS accredited Pathology service

Desirable

Health and safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH
Management qualification of training
Formal training in root cause analysis / Human Factors
Experience of working in a UKAS accredited Laboratory

Experience

Essential

Working in a UKAS accredited laboratory
Q-Pulse experience
Audit experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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