Blood Transfusion Quality Manager

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated health board in the UK is seeking a Blood Transfusion Quality Manager. This role involves managing the Blood Transfusion Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supervising the quality team. Candidates must be HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with relevant qualifications and NHS experience. This position offers training and professional development opportunities, contributing to the improvement of community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in the NHS is essential.
• Qualified Biomedical Scientist (HCPC registered).
• Previous management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Blood Transfusion Quality Management System.
• Supervise and support Quality Officers and Leads.
• Ensure compliance with national regulations and accreditation.

Skills

Biomedical Scientist

Training in Quality Management Systems

Knowledge of Blood Safety and Quality Regulation

Clinical Governance

Ability to Speak Welsh

Education

Postgraduate Qualification

IBMS Certificate of Competency

Job description

Blood Transfusion Quality Manager (Band 7)

An opportunity has arisen for the Blood Transfusion Manager to join the dynamic, evolving team within Cardiff and Vale Health Board's Haematology department.

The department is looking for a Biomedical Scientist (Registrar with the HCPC) with an IBMS Certificate of Competency (or pre-2004 equivalent) and an appropriate postgraduate qualification. The laboratory is accredited by UKAS ISO15189:2022 and is an approved training laboratory (by the IBMS). Training and development opportunities are available, and all staff are encouraged to engage in continuing professional development.

Previous NHS experience is essential.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh speakers and/or candidates are welcome.

The Quality Manager will have delegated responsibility for the implementation, maintenance, and development of the Blood Transfusion Quality Management System (QMS). This role includes training, supervising, and supporting the Quality Officer and Quality Leads within the specialist areas of the Blood Transfusion service. They are also vital to effective clinical governance and risk management of that service.

They will facilitate the daily operation of the QMS to ensure compliance with current national legislation, regulations, and accreditation systems. They will provide and promote training in the QMS and quality assurance, as well as offer advice on clinical governance and risk management. The post holder will lead in coordinating BSQR 2005 (Blood Safety and Quality Regulation), SABRE/SHOT (Serious Adverse Blood Reactions and Events/Serious Hazards of Transfusion reports to MHRA). They are responsible for blood transfusion service regulatory and accreditation reports such as the submission of the annual UKAS application, along with other Health Board/Department of Health quality requirements.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we offer a diverse range of career opportunities. Serving over 500,000 residents in Cardiff and the Vale, we are dedicated to improving health outcomes for our community, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is to ensure every person has the opportunity to lead a healthy life. Our 10-year strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, aims to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Sue Lawless
• Job Title: Haematology Blood Transfusion Service Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]