Haematology Quality Manager

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bath seeks a Quality Manager for the Bone Marrow Transplant Service. The role involves designing a quality management system for JACIE accreditation and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with clinical teams and lead quality initiatives, contributing to the development of educational programs for healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Comprehensive support programs for staff wellbeing

Culture of learning and innovation

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience required.
• Qualification in quality, project management, or business.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a quality management system for accreditation.
• Manage quality system documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate meetings and lead JACIE SCT meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Quality Management

Communication

Education

Degree-level education

Qualification in quality or business

Job description

Job Title: Quality Manager - Bone Marrow Transplant Service

The Quality Manager will be responsible for designing, creating, and implementing a quality management system to achieve JACIE (Joint Accreditation Committee-ISCT & EBMT) accreditation. Post-accreditation, the role involves managing the system to ensure the Bone Marrow Transplant Service becomes increasingly effective in quality, complies with regulatory standards, and maintains accreditation requirements. The Quality Manager will collaborate closely with the Clinical Programme Director and Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists.

The role includes establishing data and information requirements for JACIE standards and accreditation, involving the design and development of models and processes for data management, and promoting the use of knowledge and information throughout the department.

Main duties of the job

1. Write and manage policies and procedures that impact beyond their own area of activity.
2. Maintain and upgrade the quality system documentation (Q-pulse) to ensure it is effective and user-friendly.
3. Maintain accurate records of transplant activity for submission to commissioners, BSBMTCT, and EBMT registries. Report activity, variances, and incidents at monthly meetings.
4. Coordinate and participate in local meetings, decision-making, and policy implementation.
5. Participate in weekly MDT meetings and coordinate the monthly shared care SCT MDT with BHOC.
6. Lead the monthly JACIE SCT meetings.
7. Ensure familiarity with relevant statutory requirements, clinical governance, risk management, and accreditation systems.
8. Contribute to and develop in-house educational programs for healthcare professionals regarding JACIE accreditation, transplant procedures, and patient pathways.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH, we prioritize people, working together as a team to provide exceptional, person-centered care. We are committed to creating a compassionate, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes kindness and civility. We support staff development through a culture of learning and innovation, and prioritize staff wellbeing with comprehensive support programs, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellbeing resources.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further information about this role can be found in the attached person specification and detailed job description.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Qualification in quality, project management, business, or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of haematology patient care and treatment requirements
• Knowledge of JACIE and the accreditation process

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.