Compliance and Resource Programme Manager

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Compliance and Resource Programme Manager to lead the Laboratory Genetics team. This dynamic role involves managing staff and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a state-of-the-art facility. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with senior management to meet the program's objectives, making a significant impact on genomic medicine services. If you are passionate about leadership in healthcare and possess the required qualifications, this role offers a chance to contribute to a vital service for millions in Scotland.

Qualifications

• State registration with HCPC or equivalent is essential.
• Experience in managing and directing staff is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver objectives of the Compliance and Resource Programme.
• Work closely with senior management and the Head of Service.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Knowledge of Quality Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Upper Second or First Class Honours Degree

Higher Qualification (FRCPath Part 1, MSc)

Job description

Job Title: Compliance and Resource Programme Manager

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Compliance and Resource Programme Manager to join Laboratory Genetics at the West of Scotland Centre for Genomic Medicine. The laboratory offers high-quality cytogenetic and molecular diagnostics to the West of Scotland (population 3 million) and Scotland-wide through the Scottish Genetics Laboratories Consortium and the Scottish Molecular Pathology Consortium. It is located in the state-of-the-art Laboratory Medicine building at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

You will be part of a team of over 115 scientific and technical staff, working closely with the Head of Service and senior management to deliver the objectives of the Compliance and Resource Programme. We are looking for a driven scientist with proven knowledge, enthusiasm, and leadership skills to meet the challenges of this role.

Essential qualifications and experience include:

• State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or equivalent
• Upper second or first class honours degree in a relevant scientific discipline
• Higher qualification such as FRCPath Part 1, MSc, or equivalent
• Knowledge of quality management, policies, legislation, and standards such as HSE, UKAS, ISO 15189:2012, COSHH, and risk assessment
• Experience in managing and directing staff

The working hours for this position are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

For informal inquiries, contact Paul Westwood, Head of Laboratory Genetics Service, at [e-mail] or 0141 354 9312.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

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