Deputy Quality Manager

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider is seeking a Deputy Quality Manager for its Diagnostic Laboratories, requiring HCPC registration and significant NHS experience. The role demands leadership in quality management across diverse disciplines including Haematology and Microbiology. Candidates should possess an MSc and post-graduate qualifications in Quality Management or equivalent. The position supports ongoing professional development in a collaborative environment while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Salary range is £50,861 to £59,159 per annum, full time and permanent.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with significant experience in NHS Diagnostic Laboratories.
• Strong understanding of accreditation and regulation requirements (e.g. ISO 15189:2022, MHRA).
• Enthusiastic in personal and professional development and skilled in training others.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of quality management processes in Diagnostic Laboratories.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines including Haematology, Microbiology, and Blood Transfusion.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Team spirit

Initiative

Flexibility

Quality Management

Clinical governance

Laboratory accreditation understanding

Education

MSc or M-Level Equivalent in relevant Diagnostic Laboratory subject

Post-graduate qualifications in Quality Management or Equivalent

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

Deputy Quality Manager (Multidisciplinary) – Band 7

Access and Diagnostics Directorate

NHS Tayside; Diagnostic Laboratories

Salary Scale Band 7: £50,861 to 59,159 per annum

Full Time – Permanent

This is an opportunity for an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to work in a busy department which provides a full range of clinical and diagnostic services to NHS Tayside and North-East Fife and South Grampian.

The Diagnostic Laboratories are based on two sites, at Ninewells Hospital, a large Teaching hospital and Medical School, Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth.

We are looking for a member of staff for an exciting new role as part of the Diagnostic Laboratory Quality Team. This is a multi-disciplinary role that covers Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Biochemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, Point of Care, The Scottish Bowel Screening Centre and Phlebotomy. It is a diverse role that requires someone with excellent personal qualities such as team spirit, initiative, flexibility, a high level of conscientiousness and ability to multi-task and prioritise. The individual must have a passion for Quality Management and Quality Improvement and have excellent understanding of clinical governance and laboratory accreditation.

We are looking for someone who has enthusiasm to personally and professionally develop, as well as being skilled in training and developing others.

Significant experience of working in NHS Diagnostic Laboratories with a good understanding of the requirements of accreditation and regulation (e.g. ISO 15189:2022, MHRA or equivalent) is essential for this role.

The individual must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and hold an MSc or M-Level Equivalent in a relevant Diagnostic Laboratory subject, hold post-graduate qualifications in Quality Management (or Equivalent) or be working towards this.

Hours of work are: 37hrs per week.

Informal enquiries and visits are actively encouraged.

Informal enquiries to:

Sharon Young, Lead Quality Manager, Diagnostics Laboratories. Tel: [phone] Ext 36131. Email: [e-mail]>

or alternatively,

Alisson McPherson, Clinical Laboratory Manager, Diagnostics Laboratories. Tel: [phone] ext 36718. Email: [e-mail]

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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