Job summary
Fixed Term (Potential secondment opportunity) | 12 Months | Part Time
The Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is seeking an experienced and motivated HSCT Quality Manager to support our Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) Programme. This is a vital role ensuring our service continues to meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
As an accredited programme under the Joint Accreditation Committee ISCT-Europe & EBMT (JACIE), and licensed by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA), we require a dedicated professional to help us maintain and further strengthen our quality management systems.
In this pivotal position, you will work closely with the JACIE Programme Director (PD) and HTA Designated Individual (DI), acting with delegated responsibility to:
- Lead, develop and maintain the HSCT quality management system
- Drive continuous improvement to support ongoing accreditation and licensing
- Ensure all quality processes meet JACIE and HTA regulatory standard
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail
- Experienced in quality management within a healthcare or laboratory setting
- Confident working with regulatory standards and accreditation frameworks
- Able to build strong working relationships across clinical and laboratory teams
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Deputy Care Group Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Hold responsibility for the establishment,maintenanceand continuous improvement of the HSCT quality management system in compliance with regulatory standards to support continued accreditation and licencing.
- Hold responsibility for the management,organisation and compliance of HSCT Programme accreditation and licencing inspection processes.
- Participation and attendance in meetings relating to HSCT Programme activity.
- Supporting management of written agreements relating to the HSCT Programme.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2482 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2482 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of quality management systems
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of line management
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant post-graduate training in quality management
- Evidence of continued professional development
Skills
Essential
- Can work autonomously
- Can use initiative to implement improvements to working practices of own work and that of others
- Can plan and prioritise work with conflicting deadlines for themselves and others
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong presentation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of JACIE / HTA accreditation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of quality management systems
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of line management
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant post-graduate training in quality management
- Evidence of continued professional development
Skills
Essential
- Can work autonomously
- Can use initiative to implement improvements to working practices of own work and that of others
- Can plan and prioritise work with conflicting deadlines for themselves and others
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong presentation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of JACIE / HTA accreditation
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).
