Band 7 Cellular Pathology - Quality Lead

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

The post holder will take the lead specialist role in quality and audit, being responsible for the implementation, delivery and maintenance of the quality management system and such quality initiatives as are deemed necessary to achieve and maintain compliance with UKAS, relevant ISO, MHRA Blood Quality and Safety Regulations and/or HTA requirements.

The post holder is expected to provide leadership, advice, and direction to staff and users on matters relating to the quality management system, accreditation, quality assurance and audit.

Pathology Laboratories are situated across the four main sites of UHB i.e. QEHB, BHH, GHH and SH.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously within the remit of the Quality Lead, seeking advice from the Laboratory Manager and Quality Manager as appropriate. Responsibilities include:

1. Provide leadership, advice and direction to staff on matters relating to the QMS, accreditation and quality assurance.
2. Maintain the document control system, including monitoring the production and review of all laboratory documents.
3. Schedule and monitor a programme of internal audits to comply with the self-inspection criteria of the regulating and accrediting bodies.
4. Collate, report, and monitor the Quality and Performance indicators.
5. Monitor quality issues and non-conformances raised and assist the laboratory staff to resolve them in a timely fashion.
6. Log, monitor, report and communicate performance in all Quality Assessment Schemes.
7. Encourage, promote and report on quality improvement ideas from staff.
8. Act as chair to the monthly departmental quality review meeting.
9. Produce quality meeting minutes for distribution within the department in a timely manner.
10. Assist in the preparation for UKAS Accreditation assessments and any other scheduled inspections.
11. Assist in the preparation and writing of the departmental Quality Management Review.

About Us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

1. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can.
2. Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions and thrives in their work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job Details

Date posted: 24 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 11883

Job Locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• State registration with the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
• MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
• Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) guidelines.

Experience Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development and discipline specific proficiency for HCPC registration.
• Demonstrate experience at BMS Band 6 post in a specific discipline.
• A specialised knowledge of:
• Fault finding and trouble shooting.
• Quality control and assurance practices.
• Laboratory health and safety.
• Laboratory accreditation standards.
• HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.

Desirable

• Evidence of supervisory role or experience.
• Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA).
• Evidence of HR and Personnel experience.

Additional Criteria Essential

• Reliable.
• Punctual.
• Ability to work core and noncore hours is an essential element of the role.
• Able to participate in Duty Manager Rota for out of hours service as required.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH

Employer's website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm