Job summary
The Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit (SDU) at UCH was opened in October 2006 and has certification to ISO 13485 and is MDD accredited. The unit is based in University College Hospital and provides a centralised decontamination service to UCLH Foundation Trust. Allied with this is the centralised Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) for flexible endoscopes and Neonatal decontamination.
We are looking to recruit to the post of Quality and Training Manager an individual who will manage and develop the documentation (both paper and electronic) which supports the departments' Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring continued compliance to the relevant standards and be responsible for ensuring the training needs of the Trusts' decontamination personnel are met.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have experience of setting up, developing, and managing work around quality management processes. Some knowledge of HTM 01:01 and HTM 01:06 would be desirable.
Having a proven ability to work as part of a team to support a service, be able to demonstrate a willingness to adopt a flexible work approach and a commitment to personal development is essential.
Further training will be provided as well as on-going development opportunity.
If you are interested in applying for this post, please use the links below to access the full job description, person specification and application form.
We offer our staff an interest free ticket loan, a subsidised social club including gym, a library for staff to use, free independent and confidential support for all staff and large retail discounts.
We value and promote diversity, equality and improving the working lives of all our staff in the workplace. We also operate a Smoke Free policy on all of our premises.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to acknowledge applications or send letters to candidates who have not been shortlisted. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of ISO/HTM or equivalent standards relevant to a decontamination facility.
Desirable
- Full or part member of IDSC.
- Internal auditor certificate.
- Knowledge of decontamination processes.
- Knowledge of working with a QMS.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with IT software packages such as Excel and Word at an advanced level and developing databases
- Experience of working with a QMS
- Experience of conducting audits in accordance with 13485
Desirable
- Experience of working with the NHS
- Experience of working within a decontamination facility
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Work to departmental QMS at all times.
- Participate in departmental audits and other quality initiatives.
- Ensure all work processed is recorded using the IT tracking systems in accordance with the relevant work instruction.
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Commitment to professional development.
Physical effort (Lifting and handling requirements)
Essential
- Experience of and the ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Experience and ability to carry out repetitive manual handling of loads exceeding 15kg.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of ISO/HTM or equivalent standards relevant to a decontamination facility.
Desirable
- Full or part member of IDSC.
- Internal auditor certificate.
- Knowledge of decontamination processes.
- Knowledge of working with a QMS.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with IT software packages such as Excel and Word at an advanced level and developing databases
- Experience of working with a QMS
- Experience of conducting audits in accordance with 13485
Desirable
- Experience of working with the NHS
- Experience of working within a decontamination facility
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Work to departmental QMS at all times.
- Participate in departmental audits and other quality initiatives.
- Ensure all work processed is recorded using the IT tracking systems in accordance with the relevant work instruction.
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Commitment to professional development.
Physical effort (Lifting and handling requirements)
Essential
- Experience of and the ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Experience and ability to carry out repetitive manual handling of loads exceeding 15kg.
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
