Assistant Quality Assurance Manager

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

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Gesundheitswesen sucht einen engagierten Qualitätssicherungsbeauftragten, um die Qualitätssysteme zu verbessern und sicherzustellen, dass die Produkte und Dienstleistungen sicher sind. Diese Rolle erfordert umfangreiche Erfahrung in regulierten Umgebungen und die Fähigkeit, starke Beziehungen aufzubauen. Sie werden Teil eines dynamischen Teams sein, das sich der Verbesserung der Lebensqualität durch Blut-, Gewebe- und Organtransplantationen widmet. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, die Standards im Gesundheitswesen zu verbessern und einen bedeutenden Einfluss zu haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Extensive Erfahrung in einem regulierten Umfeld wie der pharmazeutischen Herstellung.
• Kenntnisse über UK-Gesetzgebung und Richtlinien wie GMP, HTA, ISO15189.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung des Quality Assurance Managers bei der Aufrechterhaltung der Qualitätsfunktionen.
• Entwicklung von Beziehungen zu externen Organisationen und Aufsichtsbehörden.

Skills

Qualitätsmanagement

Audits

Beziehungsmanagement

LEAN-Prinzipien

Microsoft Office

Education

Master-Abschluss oder gleichwertige Kenntnisse

Managementqualifikation

Job description

Job summary

Whether your background is in pharmaceutical manufacturing or any other medical quality management or auditing field, few organisations offer the impact of NHS Blood and Transplant. You will work with teams across the country to implement best practices, ensuring our blood, tissue, and organ donations save millions of lives. NHSBT aims to save and improve patients' lives, and this role supports that vision by maintaining, developing, and improving the NHSBT Quality Management system to ensure our products and services are safe. You will be a key member of a small local Quality Assurance team, working within a wider regional team and collaborating with various operational departments. A background in pharmaceutical or medical quality management is useful but not essential. It’s important you are a professional capable of building strong relationships, asking the right questions, and maintaining objectivity.

Main duties of the job

1. Support the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) in maintaining and developing the site’s Quality Assurance functions.
2. Engage with colleagues at all levels regarding all elements of the Quality system, including adverse events, audit non-conformities, change control, validation, concessionary issues, recalls, and batch release in Liverpool.
3. Develop relationships with external organisations, including regulators, and incorporate external requirements into the Quality system safely.
4. Ensure compliance with standards regulated by MHRA, HTA, and CQC, within the quality management system.
5. Produce reports and lead quality review meetings with department managers.
6. Facilitate investigations into adverse events to identify root causes and prevent re-occurrence.
7. Participate in operational improvement initiatives using LEAN principles to enhance service quality.

About us

NHS Blood and Transplant employs over 6,000 people dedicated to saving and improving lives through donations of blood, organs, tissues, and stem cells. Our core values are Caring, Expertise, and Quality, guiding us to deliver exceptional service and support our staff's professional growth. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace reflecting the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Date posted: 30 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per year

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 006409

Job locations:

• NHSBT, 14 Estuary Banks, Liverpool, L24 8RB
• NHSBT, Holland Drive off Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4NQ
• NHSBT, Unit D, Capitol Way, Barnsley, S75 3FG

Job description and responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile, which summarizes the detailed Job Description and Person Specification, demonstrating the personal attributes required for this role. You will need to showcase these throughout the recruitment process.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Masters level qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Basic management qualification or relevant management experience.
• Commitment to continued professional development (CPD).

Experience (Essential)

• Extensive experience in a regulated environment such as pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with quality audits and Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of UK legislation and guidelines like GMP, HTA, ISO15189, GDPR, and FOI.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent systems.

Additional information

Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome, and further details can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must also present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence over 12 months in the past 10 years, including adult dependants.

Employer details

• Name: NHS Blood and Transplant
• Addresses: Liverpool, Newcastle, Barnsley
• Website: https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/