Pathology Quality Auditor for Lab Compliance

Bristol Nhs Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Quality Auditor to join the Laboratory Medicine team, supporting the audit programme to keep services compliant with quality standards, accreditation and regulatory expectations. You will coordinate audits, analyse findings, drive corrective actions and support colleagues in strengthening the Quality Management System and patient safety across pathology services.

This role suits a detail‑oriented, proactive professional who can influence improvements

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical sciences or equivalent required.
• Experience auditing in an NHS pathology environment.
• Knowledge of quality standards and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Laboratory Medicine internal audits according to schedules.
• Audit pathology services for compliance with quality standards and accreditation.
• Analyse findings, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain audit records and monitor action completion.
• Support accreditation preparations and promote continuous quality improvement.
• Provide guidance on audit processes and quality standards to staff.

Skills

Auditing experience

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree level qualification related to Biomedical sciences

Has worked in an NHS accredited pathology laboratory

Tools

IQM

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Quality Auditor to join the Laboratory Medicine team, supporting the audit programme to keep services compliant with quality standards, accreditation and regulatory expectations. You will coordinate audits, analyse findings, drive corrective actions and support colleagues in strengthening the Quality Management System and patient safety across pathology services.

This role suits a detail‑oriented, proactive professional who can influence improvements