Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join us as Pathology Quality Manager, at the Royal Oldham Hospital on a permanent basis. The post holder will be responsible for the design and implementation of the laboratory quality management system in addition to ensuring that the department becomes progressively more effective in terms of quality and meets both regulatory and accreditation requirements.
The post holder will work with the senior leadership team across the Norther Care Alliance (NCA) specifically with the Quality Manager at our Salford and within the wider Diagnostics & Pharmacy Quality Governance team.
You shall be HCPC registered and have an IBMS accredited MSC, Higher Specialist Diploma or Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Scientists and ideally hold a certificate/diploma in management.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others. The candidate should have a track record for achievement and implementing change, coupled with a desire to improve and succeed in this role.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the job is to provide professional leadership and specialist advice for quality across Pathology at the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL), developing an integrated Pathology Service, and contributing to the strategic planning for Pathology quality issues. The post-holder will be required to determine the needs and requirements of the users of the Pathology services including patients and to specify these as objectives for the organisation and management of the Pathology Division. In addition to, providing guidance, help and advice to the Pathology Service Managers on quality and issues, having delegated authority from the Divisional Managing Director of Pathology to review practice and implement actions.
The post-holder must ensure understanding of the relevant national statutory requirements, and the clinical governance, risk management and quality audit policies and procedures of the Trust and have full understanding of and be able to implement the UKAS ISO 15189 (2022) standards. Responsibilities will also include working in conjunction with the Pathology departmental quality leads ensure compliance with all regulatory standards throughout the Pathology division e.g., UKAS, MHRA, HSE, HTA etc. Following up external inspections and verifying the completion of corrective actions as required by the inspection reports will be a key part of this role.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited MSc, Higher Specialist Diploma or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- Quality Management qualification
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
- Demonstrated ongoing Continual Professional Development
Knowledge
Essential
- Management experience at an appropriate senior level with a track record of achievement
- Evidence and experience of managing change and developing practice.
- Experience of setting and auditing standards
- Evidence of participation in projects and writing policies and guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of accreditation process
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of key quality issues including current guidelines and regulations
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and judgement in identifying key issues.
- Audit Training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited MSc, Higher Specialist Diploma or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- Quality Management qualification
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
- Demonstrated ongoing Continual Professional Development
Knowledge
Essential
- Management experience at an appropriate senior level with a track record of achievement
- Evidence and experience of managing change and developing practice.
- Experience of setting and auditing standards
- Evidence of participation in projects and writing policies and guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of accreditation process
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of key quality issues including current guidelines and regulations
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and judgement in identifying key issues.
- Audit Training
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).