North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Quality Manager - Peterborough

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Job summary

Championing Quality in Radiotherapy Care - Driving Excellence through Leadership and Innovation

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive individual to take on the pivotal role of Quality System Manager in our Radiotherapy Department. This dynamic role encompasses the entire Radiotherapy Department, including Radiotherapy Physics, Radiographers, Consultants, and Administrative staff. As the custodian of the Quality System, you will ensure its maintenance and ongoing development, guaranteeing compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard.

Main duties of the job

Quality System Management: Maintain and develop the Radiotherapy Department's Quality System, ensuring adherence to the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Team Collaboration: Regularly update the management team via the Radiotherapy Management Review meetings.
Policy and Procedure Oversight: Ensure consistent operation and monitoring of departmental policies and procedures to uphold high standards of patient care.
Problem Resolution: Actively manage issues by reporting and resolving problems in a timely manner.
Training & Development: Plan, prepare and deliver training programs related to the Quality System and Q-Pulse software.
Documentation Management: Oversee the administration of approximately 700 documents within the Q-Pulse system, requiring a dedicated full-time position.
Data Analysis & Auditing: Collate and analyse quality data, manage audits and address Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-F-6665206

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

oEducated to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English

Desirable

oQualification in quality management systems or significant demonstrable experience
oBSc Radiotherapy

Experience

Essential

oHas experience of Quality Management
oEvidence of leadership

Desirable

oHas knowledge, understanding and the ability to use the QM system
oKnowledge of the BSI assessment process
oExperience of working with external partners in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

oWorking knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act

Desirable

oKnowledge of cancer patient treatment pathway, and national targets

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

oEducated to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English

Desirable

oQualification in quality management systems or significant demonstrable experience
oBSc Radiotherapy

Experience

Essential

oHas experience of Quality Management
oEvidence of leadership

Desirable

oHas knowledge, understanding and the ability to use the QM system
oKnowledge of the BSI assessment process
oExperience of working with external partners in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

oWorking knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act

Desirable

oKnowledge of cancer patient treatment pathway, and national targets

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).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)