Laboratories Quality & Training Manager

NHS Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic leader to join a dedicated laboratory team as a Quality & Training Manager. This role involves overseeing the Quality Management System and Training & Education Programme across various laboratory disciplines. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with UKAS ISO 15189:2022 standards and will lead a team committed to excellence in healthcare services. With a focus on collaboration and quality, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a well-equipped laboratory environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and supports continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent is required.
• Active CPD participation and additional qualifications in Quality or Training are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Quality Management System and Training & Education Programme.
• Lead Quality and Training Teams and support Point of Care services.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Training & Education

Collaboration

Pressure Management

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science

IBMS Fellowship

Higher Specialist Diploma

Tools

Quality Management System

UKAS ISO 15189:2022 Standards

Job description

Laboratories Quality & Training Manager

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified HCPC-registered Healthcare Scientist to join our laboratory team as Quality & Training Manager, based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert.

We seek an enthusiastic, dynamic leader with proven ability to oversee our Quality Management System and Training & Education Programme across all laboratory disciplines, including support for Point of Care services. You will lead the Quality and Training Teams, work well under pressure (e.g., UKAS Inspections), and collaborate effectively within teams.

Requirements include an MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, or IBMS Fellowship / Higher Specialist Diploma. Additional qualifications in Quality or Training, such as IBMS Certificates of Expert Practice, are encouraged. Active CPD participation is expected, with support for further study.

The role involves working Monday to Friday, with occasional out-of-hours commitments as needed. Our laboratories are well-equipped, providing services across Microbiology (including Molecular Diagnostics & Virology), Pathology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology/Transfusion, and Point of Care Services. The position covers accreditation in all laboratory disciplines, with knowledge of UKAS ISO 15189:2022 standards being essential.

Current accreditation status includes Microbiology & Pathology labs (UKAS ISO 15189:2022), with Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Transfusion, and PoCT services working towards accreditation.

For further details or to arrange a lab visit, contact Liz Kilgour, Microbiology Laboratory Manager, at 01324 566686 or via email at [e-mail]. Visits are strongly encouraged.

The successful candidate must be a member of the PVG Scheme. All responses on the application must be your own, with no AI or third-party assistance. NHS Forth Valley is committed to equality, diversity, and supporting disabled applicants.