At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management in healthcare decontamination services and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Company: Join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, a leader in healthcare quality and safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, NHS pension, staff development, and access to onsite facilities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient safety and quality assurance in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality management and knowledge of healthcare regulations required.
Are you an experienced quality professional with knowledge of healthcare decontamination services, medical devices and regulatory compliance? We are seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Management System within our Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit (HSDU), whilst supporting quality, governance and compliance activities across wider Estates & Facilities services.
The post holder will play a key role in maintaining compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, Medical Devices Regulations and decontamination standards, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of sterilisation and decontamination services for ESHT and external customers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of quality management, audit and compliance in a healthcare decontamination, medical devices, sterile services or similarly regulated environment. Knowledge of HSDU/SSD services, decontamination standards and accreditation processes would be highly advantageous.
Based at Eastbourne District General Hospital, with responsibility across ESHT sites as required, you will work closely with operational teams, senior managers and external regulators to drive continuous improvement, governance and quality excellence. This role focuses on quality assurance, compliance, governance, risk management, service improvement, health and safety, and staff training across HSDU (Hospital Sterile Services) and Estates & Facilities services.
- Quality Management Systems
- Manage and continually improve quality management systems.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain quality documentation, procedures and records.
- Lead continuous improvement and support accreditation activities.
- Provide expert quality management advice and support across Estates and Facilities.
- Audit and Compliance
- Develop and manage internal audit programmes.
- Conduct audits and coordinate external inspections.
- Monitor corrective and preventative actions following audits.
- Prepare services for accreditation and regulatory reviews.
- Produce governance and compliance reports.
- Monitor compliance with policies, regulations and service agreements.
- Governance and Risk Management
- Support investigations into incidents, complaints and non-conformities.
- Ensure risk assessments are completed and maintained.
- Monitor quality trends and elevate significant risks.
- Contribute to governance, assurance and risk reporting across Estates and Facilities.
- HSDU Quality Assurance
- Ensure decontamination services meet regulatory and quality standards.
- Monitor validation, verification and quality assurance processes.
- Support compliance with Medical Devices Regulations, HTM guidance and decontamination standards.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026.
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The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where patient care and safety are paramount. With a commitment to employee growth through flexible hours, generous benefits, and advanced training opportunities, staff can thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of over 1.6 million patients. Join us in a forward-thinking organisation that values teamwork and innovation in the heart of London.
