Laboratories Quality & Training Manager

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking a qualified Healthcare Scientist to manage Quality and Training programs within their laboratory. The role involves overseeing the Quality Management System, supporting Point of Care services, and ensuring compliance with UKAS standards. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and be committed to continuous professional development. The position offers a collaborative environment and encourages laboratory visits.

Benefits

Support for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Healthcare Scientist required.
• Experience with UKAS ISO 15189:2022 standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory's Quality Management System.
• Support Point of Care services and prepare for UKAS inspections.
• Encourage laboratory visits.

Skills

Quality Management

Training Program Management

CPD Participation

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science

IBMS Fellowship

Higher Specialist Diploma

Job description

Laboratories Quality & Training Manager, Edinburgh

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 342e08d89136

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

The Forth Valley Royal Hospital is seeking a qualified HCPC registered Healthcare Scientist to join as a Quality & Training Manager. This role involves leading our laboratory's Quality Management System and Training Program across all disciplines, supporting Point of Care services, and preparing for UKAS inspections. The candidate should hold an MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, or IBMS Fellowship/Higher Specialist Diploma, with additional qualifications in Quality or Training encouraged. Active CPD participation is expected. The laboratory provides services across Microbiology, Pathology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology/Transfusion, and Point of Care Services, with accreditation in all disciplines and knowledge of UKAS ISO 15189:2022 standards essential. The role requires working Monday-Friday with occasional out-of-hours duties. Laboratory visits are encouraged; contact Liz Kilgour at 01324 566686. The candidate must be a member of the PVG Scheme. All responses in the application should be your own, with AI or third-party assistance discouraged. NHS Forth Valley supports disabled applicants and offers interviews to those meeting minimum criteria.