Job summary
Blood Transfusion Quality Manager (Band 7) An opportunity has arisen for the Blood transfusion Manager to join the dynamic evolving team within Cardiff and Vale Health Board's Haematology departmentThe department is looking for a Biomedical Scientist (Registrar with the HCPC) by IBMS Certificate of Competency (or pre-2004 equivalent) and an appropriate postgraduate qualification. The laboratory is accredited by UKAS ISO15189:2022 and is an approved training laboratory (by the IBMS). Training and development opportunities are available and all staff are encouraged to engage in continuing professional development.Previous experience in the NHS is essential.
The ability to speak Welsh is ideal for this job; Welsh speakers and/or candidates are welcome
Main duties of the job
The Quality Manager will have delegated responsibility for the implementation, maintenance and development of the Blood Transfusion Quality Management System (QMS). This role includes training, supervising and supporting the Quality Officer and Quality Leads within specialist areas of Blood Transfusion service. They are also vital to effective clinical governance and risk management of that service.
They will facilitate the daily operation of the QMS to ensure compliance with current national legislation, regulations and accreditation systems. They will provide and promote training in the QMS and quality assurance, as well as proving advice on clinical governance and risk management. The post holder will take the lead role in co-ordinating the BSQR 2005 (Blood safety and Quality Regaulation) , SABRE/SHOT (Serious Adverse Blood Reactions and Events/Serious Hazards of Transfusion reports to MHRA. They are responsible for blood transfusion service regulatory and accreditation reports such as submission of the annual United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) application as well as other Health Board/Department of Health quality requirements.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to MSc level OR Relevant Health Care related Degree supplemented by equivalent experience in a regulatory/accreditation environment within Health Care. Membership of qualified body, e.g. HCPC, Association of Clinical Scientists, NMC
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking CPD in quality and continuous improvement Quality Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Laboratory (Technical or Managerial) OR Quality Management with relevant Clinical experience of working in a support service Experience of incident management and root cause analysis
Desirable
- Experience of canvassing User Feedback Experience of participating in Audit Experience of utilising electronic quality management systems
Skills
Essential
- Experience of internal controls, such as risk management, change control, document control. Able to plan, prioritise and organise self and work of others. Ability to work to deadlines. Requirements of relevant licensing, accrediting, certificating and regulating bodies (including but not exclusively UKAS, MHRA, HTA, JACIE)
Desirable
- Experience with Health & Safety requirements in a laboratory setting
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of participating in regulatory inspection/assessment and audit from external bodies Knowledge of Quality Systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of validation and verification change control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to MSc level OR Relevant Health Care related Degree supplemented by equivalent experience in a regulatory/accreditation environment within Health Care. Membership of qualified body, e.g. HCPC, Association of Clinical Scientists, NMC
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking CPD in quality and continuous improvement Quality Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Laboratory (Technical or Managerial) OR Quality Management with relevant Clinical experience of working in a support service Experience of incident management and root cause analysis
Desirable
- Experience of canvassing User Feedback Experience of participating in Audit Experience of utilising electronic quality management systems
Skills
Essential
- Experience of internal controls, such as risk management, change control, document control. Able to plan, prioritise and organise self and work of others. Ability to work to deadlines. Requirements of relevant licensing, accrediting, certificating and regulating bodies (including but not exclusively UKAS, MHRA, HTA, JACIE)
Desirable
- Experience with Health & Safety requirements in a laboratory setting
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of participating in regulatory inspection/assessment and audit from external bodies Knowledge of Quality Systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of validation and verification change control
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hopsital of Wales
Department of Haematology, Upper Ground Heath Park Heath
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
