EPA Network Quality Lead

Integrated Care System; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in the UK is seeking an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist to take on the role of Network Quality Lead. This position involves supporting quality management systems across a network of laboratories, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and overseeing audits. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Sciences, technical experience in laboratory settings, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Free Park & Ride service to site

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible staff bank

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Significant technical experience of working within a laboratory is required.
• Knowledge and ability to use current laboratory software necessary.
• Experience in quality management systems is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Chief BMSs and departmental Quality Leads in quality assurance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 15189 and monitor documentation.
• Provide input into reports and attend quality management meetings.

Skills

Technical experience in laboratory settings

Teamwork in multidisciplinary environments

Knowledge of quality management systems

Effective communication

Education

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Qualification in quality management systems

Tools

Current laboratory software

Q-Pulse quality management software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist to act as a Network Quality Lead for Eastern Pathology Alliance.

Working within the Quality Team the post holder will provide support to Chief BMS's and departmental Quality Leads across Eastern Pathology Alliance (Trusts: JPUH, NNUH and QEH) in maintaining and developing the quality management system.

The department holds accreditation to ISO15189:2022 from UKAS.

An HCPC registered scientist with technical experience of working within a laboratory to work as part of a team overseeing quality management system across the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) network.

Main duties of the job

Key duties of the post include:o To support the laboratory staff with any quality related tasks within the laboratory environment.o To oversee audits and assist in co-ordination of EPA-wide audits, monitor departmental audits to ensure completion within agreed plans and monitor the completion of any corrective actions raised.o To manage corrective actions/preventive actions (CA/PAs), e.g. error logs, audit nonconformities and staff suggestions to ensure that records are sufficiently detailed and completed within appropriate timescales.o To provide data for quality indicators used to monitor and evaluate performance of laboratory processeso To assist in the development and maintenance of standards as necessary for continuing accreditation by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).o To assist in training new staff in the use of Q-Pulse quality management software.o To assist with in-house calibration checks in the laboratory and maintain local asset records on Q-Pulse

Extensive experience of using computerized systems for maintenance of quality management systems is required. Experience of using Q-Pulse would be preferred, but training can be provided. The ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team is required in this role. Previous experience of working across laboratory disciplines would be useful, along with the requirements of ISO15189:2022 and assessment by UKAS.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

• To support the Chief BMSs and departmental Quality Leads in ensuring requirements of the QMS are met on a day to day basis.
• To assist the Chief BMSs and departmental Quality Leads in the administration, control and maintenance of documentation required for compliance with accreditation standard ISO 15189 under the authority of the EPA Network Quality Manager or their deputy.
• To provide Input into reports and to attend QMT meetings and Management Reviews when required.
• To review and respond to staff suggestions in conjunction with the Chief BMSs and Quality Leads.
• To liaise with Network Quality Management with respect to quality issues and preparation of documents to comply with ISO 15189.
• To assist in training new staff in the use of Q-Pulse quality management software.
• To assist with in-house calibration checks in the laboratory.
• To support the laboratory staff with any quality related tasks within the laboratory environment.
• To support the laboratory staff in relation to internal quality control and quality related issues and assist with their resolution
• To maintain local asset records via Q-Pulse inventory, records for maintenance, service, calibration and faults/breakdowns.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• Registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Qualification in quality management systems or significant experience in quality management

Experience

• Significant technical experience of working within a laboratory
• Significant knowledge, understanding and the ability to use current laboratory software

Skills

• Develop comprehensive knowledge, understanding and the ability to use current laboratory software
• Will be able to effectively work within a complex multidisciplinary team
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

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.