Band 7 Cellular Pathology - Quality Lead

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 13 April 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.

Main duties of the job

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, provide leadership, advice and direction to staff on matters relating to the QMS, accreditation and quality assurance. Responsible for the 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, Responsible for collating, reporting, monitoring the Quality and Performance indicators, Monitor quality issues and non-conformances raised and assist the laboratory staff to resolve them in a timely fashion, Responsible for collating, reporting, monitoring and communicating the outcomes of problem log and incident investigations, Responsible for logging, monitoring, reporting and communicating performance in all Quality Assessment Schemes, To encourage, promote and report on quality improvement ideas from staff, To act as chair to the monthly departmental quality review meeting, To produce quality meeting minutes for distribution within the department in a timely manner, To assist in the preparation for UKAS Accreditation assessments and any other scheduled inspections, To assist 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;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 reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

24 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

11883

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Essential

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.

Desirable

Evidence of supervisory role or experience
Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
Evidence of HR and Personnel experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Essential

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.

Desirable

Evidence of supervisory role or experience
Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
Evidence of HR and Personnel experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

Reliable.
Punctual.
Ability to work core and noncore 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. 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).