Pathology Quality Lead

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pathology Quality Lead to enhance quality management systems and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves collaboration with laboratory teams and a commitment to quality and safety in Pathology services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality management, clinical governance, and risk management, along with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Qualified Biomedical Scientist Fellowship or MSc required.
• Knowledge of ISO 15189:2012 and 2022 standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Support quality management systems in Pathology.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Quality management

Clinical governance

Risk management

Education

Qualified Biomedical Scientist Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science

MSc

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job summary

The Pathology Quality lead will support the North Kent pathology Service (NKPS) and aligned Dartford and Gravesham Pathology services such as; Point of Care Testing (PoCT) Services with the development of the Quality Management Systems (QMS), maintenance of quality systems, pathways and quality and risk aspects and functionality of Operational Pathology.

The Quality Lead will work closely with the Laboratory Management Team, and nominated discipline Quality Leads to ensure that NKPS meets existing and future regulatory and accreditation requirements for all accrediting bodes and regulators. Key external bodies include United Kingdom Accreditation Services [UK] Limited (UKAS), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Modern methods of Quality Management, and of quality and process control, are central to effective Pathology services; they are also vital to clinical governance, health and safety and risk management within those services. Quality lies at the heart of the delivery of Pathology services.

Main duties of the job

As part of the quality team which supports the overall Directorate agenda, the Pathology Quality Lead is central to co-maintaining an approach to excellence and quality ethos within Pathology, and will be required to support the development the quality management system and enthuse other laboratory staff in the use of such systems.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Job description
Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Educational

Essential

• oQualified Biomedical Scientist Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science or MSc
• oRegistered with the Health & Care Professions Council
• oEvidence of Quality management training
• oKnowledge of software for quality management systems
• oIn depth knowledge of Pathology quality management system, ISO 15189:2012 and 2022 standards,
• Clinical governance and risk management

Desirable

• oAware of existing, new and potential legislation which could impact upon the quality system.
• oPC software skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Person Specification
Educational

Essential

• oQualified Biomedical Scientist Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science or MSc
• oRegistered with the Health & Care Professions Council
• oEvidence of Quality management training
• oKnowledge of software for quality management systems
• oIn depth knowledge of Pathology quality management system, ISO 15189:2012 and 2022 standards,
• Clinical governance and risk management

Desirable

• oAware of existing, new and potential legislation which could impact upon the quality system.
• oPC software skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

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