Advanced Biomedical Scientist- Quality Lead

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as an Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Quality Lead, where you will oversee quality management in a digital lab environment, ensuring compliance with ISO15189:2022 standards while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Lead a dedicated team, promote best practices, and contribute to service development and research projects, all while enjoying personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Personal Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in quality management and leading teams.
• Knowledge of ISO15189:2022 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal quality systems and audits.
• Promote a quality-focused culture and continuous improvement.
• Drive innovation and contribute to service development.

Skills

Quality Management

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Collaboration

Job description

Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Quality Lead

Join us at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust as an Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Quality Lead in our Cellular Pathology Department.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of quality management in a digitally advanced laboratory environment. You will support maintaining ISO15189:2022 accreditation and foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

As the Quality Lead, you will work alongside the Quality Manager, leading internal quality systems, promoting best practices, regulatory compliance, and innovation. You will also lead a team of Biomedical Scientists, oversee SOPs, participate in audits, and contribute to service development and research projects.

We are proud of our achievements, including national publications, awards for laboratory transformation, and being shortlisted for the IBMS Team of the Year 2025.

Key Responsibilities

1. Serve as a departmental leader for quality, collaborating with the Quality Manager to uphold ISO15189:2022 standards.
2. Promote a quality-focused culture through audits, document control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
3. Lead and motivate a team, ensuring professional growth and operational excellence.
4. Support operational performance with planning, troubleshooting, and technical expertise.
5. Review and develop SOPs, quality indicators, and risk assessments.
6. Lead internal audits and assist with external assessments for accreditation.
7. Drive innovation and contribute to service development, including research and technology implementation.
8. Foster collaborative relationships across disciplines and with external partners to ensure excellent patient care.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from those who are Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, contact:

• Name: Daniela Magalhaes
  Job Title: Cellular Pathology Quality Manager
  Email: [e-mail]
• Paul Chenery, Deputy Directorate General Manager - Laboratory Medicine
  Email: [e-mail]

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Research, Analysis, and IT
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

Join our team to enjoy extensive personal development opportunities and contribute to world-class healthcare.