Pathology Quality Administrator

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in Bath is seeking a Quality Management Administrator to support the day-to-day functioning of the Quality Management system. The role involves maintaining the Pathology department's QMS, conducting internal audits, and training staff on quality management software. Ideal candidates will have a background in laboratory quality or a desire to build a career in quality management. Join a compassionate team committed to excellence in patient care and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive staff benefits

Support programs for staff wellbeing

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory or laboratory quality experience is beneficial.
• Willingness to develop a career in quality management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Pathology's QMS by undertaking internal quality audits.
• Monitor departmental performance against KPIs and collate performance reports.
• Maintain the Pathology website ensuring controlled updates.
• Induce and train staff regarding the QMS and associated software.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Quality management knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Overview

If you have an eye for detail and enjoy contributing to quality improvement - this could be the role for you.

We are looking for an individual who can support the day-to-day functioning of our Quality Management system (QMS) by providing administrative support to the Quality Manager and departmental leads.

The role requires the post holder to co-ordinate the Pathology department's quality management and governance issues to support the effectiveness of the QMS throughout Pathology. It is not limited to any one Pathology discipline and is completed in conjunction with the Pathology Quality Manager. This is a permanent, full-time post. Working hours between 08:00 and 17:30, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain Pathology's QMS by undertaking internal quality audits.
• Monitor departmental performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and collate QMS performance reports.
• Maintain the Pathology website ensuring updates are controlled and recorded.
• Induce and train staff regarding the functioning of the QMS and associated quality management software.

Qualifications

This post would suit an individual with previous laboratory or laboratory quality experience or someone looking to develop a career in quality management.

Benefits and Working Environment

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients and our community. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment, celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support, and believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We even have a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. Find out more about living and working in the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.