Quality Manager - Genomics (XN07)

Job Summary

Fixed Term Position (6 months)

Genomics

Band 7, 37.5 hours per week, full time

Join us to make a meaningful difference to patients' lives.

If your passion is healthcare and you want to be at the forefront of improving outcomes for patients, then there's no better place to be.

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated individual to join our team in the

genomics central laboratory at St James's University Hospital, for a fixed period of six months, as a Quality Manager. An element of home and/or flexible working would be considered in this role.

We welcome applications from candidates who have the relevant skills and experience to succeed.

Expected Shortlisting Date

28/04/2025

Planned Interview Date

05/05/2025

Main duties of the job

Working closely with colleagues at Leeds and across the wider North East and Yorkshire (NEY) Region. The Role Responsibilities Include:

1. To lead the department's Quality Management System.
2. To contribute towards overall service improvement by participation in and the implementation of departmental policy development and by active participation in a range of people governance procedures consistent with Trust policies.
3. To participate in the training of support, technical, scientific and medical staff as is necessary for the service.

The successful candidate will need to work in a fast-paced environment, completing work at short notice and to tight deadlines. Attention to detail, organisational qualities, personal flexibility and excellent communication skills will be required. Previous experience in a laboratory environment or in healthcare is desirable but not essential.

The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week full-time and contribute to out-of-hours rotas including weekends and bank holidays as required.

About Us

In response to NHS England's recent Strategy and Service Specification for the future of Genomics services in England, Newcastle Teaching Hospitals, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield Children's Trust and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals have formed the North East and Yorkshire Genomics Laboratory Hub; an exciting collaboration to provide services for Genomics across Yorkshire and Humber and the North. The combined size of our geography makes this the largest collaboration in the country with the Trusts offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-PATH-428

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job Description

Job Purpose

Responsible for the implementation and coordination of the Quality Management System within the department.

1. Ensure that enabling quality systems and processes are established, implemented and maintained.
2. Coordinate compliance with Trust and CSU Governance policies and procedures.
3. Work collaboratively with the CSU leadership team to design, implement and review quality management system policies and procedures.
4. To communicate complex information to colleagues and other healthcare staff.
5. To contribute towards the training of support, technical, scientific and medical staff in relation to delivery of the quality management system.

Core Behaviours And Skills

In order to work effectively in the role, the jobholder must be able to demonstrate a number of attributes and abilities:

1. Strong management and leadership skills.
2. Ability to effectively motivate and influence others.
3. Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries.
4. Ability to work flexibly in line with service needs.
5. Provide expertise in terms of risk management to support the department in mitigating risks to staff and delivering safe and effective laboratory services.
6. Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written/electronic format.

This list is not exhaustive, and the changing needs of the service may, from time to time, require the development of other appropriate duties, tasks and skills. These will be fully discussed with the post holder in advance of their implementation.