Band 7 Cellular Pathology - Quality Lead

The closing date is 16th Feb 2025.

Job summary:

The post holder will take the lead specialist role in quality and audit, being responsible for the implementation, delivery and maintenance of the quality management system and such quality initiatives as are deemed necessary to achieve and maintain compliance with UKAS, relevant ISO, MHRA Blood Quality and Safety Regulations and/or HTA requirements. The post holder is expected to provide leadership, advice, and direction to staff and users on matters relating to the quality management system, accreditation, quality assurance and audit. Pathology Laboratories are situated across the four main sites of UHB i.e. QEHB, BHH, GHH and SH. The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously within the remit of the Quality Lead, seeking advice from the Laboratory Manager and Quality Manager as appropriate, and provide leadership, advice and direction to staff on matters relating to the QMS, accreditation and quality assurance.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintenance of the document control system which includes monitoring the production and review of all laboratory documents.
• Scheduling and monitoring a programme of internal audits to comply with the self-inspection criteria of the regulating and accrediting bodies.
• Collating, reporting, monitoring the Quality and Performance indicators.
• Monitoring quality issues and non-conformances raised and assisting the laboratory staff to resolve them in a timely fashion.
• Collating, reporting, monitoring and communicating the outcomes of problem log and incident investigations.
• Logging, monitoring, reporting and communicating performance in all Quality Assessment Schemes.
• Encouraging, promoting and reporting on quality improvement ideas from staff.
• Acting as chair to the monthly departmental quality review meeting.
• Producing quality meeting minutes for distribution within the department in a timely manner.
• Assisting in the preparation for UKAS Accreditation assessments and any other scheduled inspections.
• Assisting in the preparation and writing of the departmental Quality Management Review.

About us:

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can. We offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions and thrives in their work.

Person specification:

Qualifications:

• State registration with the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
• MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
• Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) guidelines.

Experience:

• Evidence of continuing professional development and discipline specific proficiency for HCPC registration.
• Demonstrate experience at BMS Band 6 post in a specific discipline.
• A specialised knowledge of fault finding and trouble shooting, quality control and assurance practices, laboratory health and safety, laboratory accreditation standards, HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
• Evidence of supervisory role or experience.
• Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA).
• Evidence of HR and Personnel experience.

Additional Criteria:

• Reliable.
• Punctual.
• Ability to work core and non-core hours is an essential element of the role.
• Able to participate in Duty Manager Rota for out of hours service as required.

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:

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.

UK Professional Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For help with your application, contact: 01213716838

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number: 304-1091568

Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH