Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Quality Manager Sterile services (Deputy) based at our Southend Hospital Site.
The appointed candidate will deputise across the full range of the manger's role in their absence.
Will assist the manager to provide a professional cost-effective service to all wards and departments within the Trust, and to other organisations with whom supply arrangements have been agreed; and to provide such technical advice as these services require.
The Quality manager will ensure that compliance with the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Sterile Services Departments in the NHS and ensuring continued compliance with ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality System, and the Medical Device Directive 93/42.EEC (CE Legislation).
Will ensure the safe decontamination of re-usable medical devices from, Sterile Services/Sterile Scopes (SUHT only) Department and to assist with the management and education of all staff within that department.
Manages Decontamination records in own area of work.
Main duties of the job
- To apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge when reviewing and interpreting technical data and production reports to ensure a safe service is provided.
- The post holder will be required to provide the department with a quality level of care supporting the Senior Clinical management team in their aim to ensure that an efficient and appropriate service is provided to patients. The post holder will have direct influence on the budget attached to their area of responsibility. However, they will be required to consult with the relevant Director and Decontamination Manager before any spend can be made.
- To assist with the development of the Department's Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with Quality Management Systems and ensure staff compliance to them.
- Duties are to be undertaken site wide in accordance with appropriate departmental SOPs. Professional actions are to be governed by current professional, clinical, and legal guidelines and in line with best practice.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest inthe country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve apopulation of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and CarePartnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improvethe health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, andprovide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate andbuild careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best,to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest intheir field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experienceis important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking andenthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible workingopportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career withaccess to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeedand progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and communicate appropriate complex technical/scientific and sensitive advice to users (nursing and clinical) of the service, relating to the service provision.
- To attend specialist meetings and scientific conventions which will contribute to the development of a modern decontamination service and to present findings to the department.
- Maintain input with professional forums / groups relevant to Sterile Services
- To record, interpret, validate and authorise equipment test results according to Standard Operating Procedures.
- To ensure that the arrangements for the security of buildings, equipment and chemicals are carried out in accordance with department policy.
- To manage the workflow of the section including ensuring the optimal usage of other staff assigned to the speciality
For further details, please refer to attached job description/personal specification.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and communicate appropriate complex technical/scientific and sensitive advice to users (nursing and clinical) of the service, relating to the service provision.
- To attend specialist meetings and scientific conventions which will contribute to the development of a modern decontamination service and to present findings to the department.
- Maintain input with professional forums / groups relevant to Sterile Services
- To record, interpret, validate and authorise equipment test results according to Standard Operating Procedures.
- To ensure that the arrangements for the security of buildings, equipment and chemicals are carried out in accordance with department policy.
- To manage the workflow of the section including ensuring the optimal usage of other staff assigned to the speciality
For further details, please refer to attached job description/personal specification.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience of ISO accreditation
Essential
- Certificate/ training
- Experience of Quality systems
Desirable
- Staff management
- Experience working in Sterile services
To record, interpret, validate . To collate/ present data for Management Meetings.
Essential
Maintain department documentation to standards. implement audit of records to measure and evaluate.
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience of ISO accreditation
Essential
- Certificate/ training
- Experience of Quality systems
Desirable
- Staff management
- Experience working in Sterile services
To record, interpret, validate . To collate/ present data for Management Meetings.
Essential
Maintain department documentation to standards. implement audit of records to measure and evaluate.
Essential
Desirable
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).
